Are yards well-kept in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 86% of users say parking is easy

Is Effingham, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say car is needed

Does Effingham, IL show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say there's holiday spirit

Would people walk alone at night in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do residents of Effingham, IL plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Effingham, IL have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say kids play outside

Are the streets well-lit in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Effingham, IL quiet?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say it's quiet

Is Effingham, IL walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Effingham, IL walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are neighbors friendly in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Effingham, IL?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say there are community events

What is 1009 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1009 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $200,700 .

What is the price history for 1009 E Grove Ave?

1009 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $190,000 in July 2025.

Is Effingham a buyer's or seller's market?

Effingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Effingham?

Residents describe Effingham, IL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Effingham, IL .

Does 1009 E Grove Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 1009 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1009 E Grove Ave?

The lot at 1009 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$200,700

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,685 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

1009 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,405/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 8, 2025 for $190,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$201K

Since last month

$200 (+0.1%)

Since last year

$9K (+4.9%)

Since last sale

$11K (+5.6%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +101% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$201K
August 2026	$201K
July 2026	$201K
June 2026	$199K
May 2026	$198K
April 2026	$198K
March 2026	$196K
February 2026	$192K
January 2026	$194K
2025
December 2025	$192K
November 2025	$192K
October 2025	$191K
September 2025	$191K
August 2025	$191K
July 2025	$191K
June 2025	$185K
May 2025	$185K
April 2025	$194K
March 2025	$189K
February 2025	$186K
January 2025	$184K
2024
December 2024	$187K
November 2024	$188K
October 2024	$192K
September 2024	$193K
August 2024	$194K
July 2024	$192K
June 2024	$194K
May 2024	$192K
April 2024	$190K
March 2024	$188K
February 2024	$182K
January 2024	$180K
2023
December 2023	$184K
November 2023	$184K
October 2023	$185K
September 2023	$183K
August 2023	$184K
July 2023	$185K
June 2023	$185K
May 2023	$179K
April 2023	$177K
March 2023	$175K
February 2023	$171K
January 2023	$171K
2022
December 2022	$171K
November 2022	$170K
October 2022	$163K
September 2022	$165K
August 2022	$167K
July 2022	$161K
June 2022	$159K
May 2022	$160K
April 2022	$158K
March 2022	$157K
February 2022	$161K
January 2022	$159K
2021
December 2021	$162K
November 2021	$160K
October 2021	$159K
September 2021	$159K
August 2021	$150K
July 2021	$150K
June 2021	$149K
May 2021	$149K
April 2021	$148K
March 2021	$148K
February 2021	$148K
January 2021	$147K
2020
December 2020	$146K
November 2020	$146K
October 2020	$145K
September 2020	$144K
August 2020	$144K
July 2020	$121K
June 2020	$121K
May 2020	$120K
April 2020	$118K
March 2020	$117K
February 2020	$116K
January 2020	$117K
2019
December 2019	$118K
November 2019	$117K
October 2019	$115K
September 2019	$114K
August 2019	$110K
July 2019	$110K
June 2019	$107K
May 2019	$108K
April 2019	$106K
March 2019	$106K
February 2019	$105K
January 2019	$105K
2018
December 2018	$104K
November 2018	$106K
October 2018	$105K
September 2018	$109K
August 2018	$106K
July 2018	$105K
June 2018	$106K
May 2018	$104K
April 2018	$104K
March 2018	$101K
February 2018	$103K
January 2018	$104K
2017
December 2017	$105K
November 2017	$105K
October 2017	$102K
September 2017	$102K
August 2017	$102K
July 2017	$99K
June 2017	$98K
May 2017	$95K
April 2017	$96K
March 2017	$95K
February 2017	$93K
January 2017	$91K
2016
December 2016	$104K
November 2016	$104K
October 2016	$105K
September 2016	$100K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1001 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$249,900	12/10/25	3	2	1,827
1011 Oakridge St, Effingham, IL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$190,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,408
1008 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.04	Single-Family Home	$200,000	09/18/26	5	2	1,976
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$170,200	12/08/25	3	2	1,824
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/20/26	4	2	1,693
1011 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$185,000	10/21/25	3	1	1,309
1003 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$189,000	12/02/25	3	1	1,185
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$200,000	07/27/26	3	2	1,888

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1011 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.02	$229,900	3	2.5	3,130	For Sale
1014 E Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$210,800	3	2	1,365	Off Market
1008 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$200,000	5	2	1,976	Recently Sold
1004 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$248,200	3	2	1,824	Off Market
1003 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$189,000	3	1	1,185	Recently Sold
1011 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$193,000	3	1	1,309	Off Market
1005 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$223,100	3	2	1,880	Off Market
921 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$50,000	3	1	1,033	Recently Sold
1001 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$249,900	3	2	1,827	Recently Sold
1102 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$235,400	3	1	1,682	Off Market
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$235,000	4	2	1,693	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1009 E Grove Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1970

0.25 acre lot

1,685 sqft

$119/sqft

1 Car Garage

About this House

What's unique:Great neighborsShort driveHardwood floorsTiled floorsGranite countertops

Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom home near Homewood Subdivision in Effingham. Hardwood floors span the main floor with updated kitchen cabinets, countertops, and appliances. Sliding glass door off the kitchen opens you up to a deck and private backyard. Lower level with a walkout features an additional bathroom, bar, and sitting area with access to the garage straight from the home. Come take a look today and make this home yours!

1009 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,685 sqft single-family home built in 1970. It last sold for $190,000 on Jul 8, 2025 (1% above the $187,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2022 with an asking price of $1,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 21, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $200,700, with a rent estimate of $1,469/month.

Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago

Listed by Brian Meyers, (217) 663-5885

The Meyers Agency

Bought with: Justin Ruholl, (217) 663-0563, RE/MAX Key Advantage

Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

Source: CIBR, MLS#6251998

Home Details for 1009 E Grove Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access,PartialNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Full Bath, Kitchen
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, RefrigeratorRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Number of Stories: 1Levels: One and One Half, Two

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShingleFoundation: Basement
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,Garage
Frontage Road Frontage: Private RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 953 Square Feet

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 57

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bi-Level
Building Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
Property Information Parcel Number: 0316054049

Price & Status
Price List Price: $187,900
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Jul 08 2025Possession Timing: Closing

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Location
Direction & Address City: EffinghamCommunity: Johns Court
School Information Elementary School District: Effingham Dist. 40Jr High / Middle School District: Effingham Dist. 40High School District: Effingham Dist. 40

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1685 Square Feet

HOA
Association for this Listing: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: None

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 6251998Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 953

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 8, 2025 Source: CIBR #6251998	Sold	$190,000
May 22, 2025 Source: CIBR #6251998	Contingent	$187,900
May 14, 2025 Source: CIBR #6251998	Listed For Sale	$187,900
Jan 21, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Dec 26, 2022 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$1,700 Price decreased by 6%
Nov 29, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$1,800
Jun 9, 2020 Source: N/A	Sold	$143,000
Jun 23, 2015 Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09424212	Sold	$35,829

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$2,729	$139,200

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Market trends in Effingham

Last updated August 2026

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What Locals Say about Effingham

At least 38 Trulia users voted on each feature.

92 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say it's dog friendly
80 % Say car is needed
78 % Say there's holiday spirit
77 % Say people would walk alone at night
73 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
72 % Say there are sidewalks
67 % Say kids play outside
64 % Say streets are well-lit
60 % Say it's quiet
55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
45 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
40 % Say neighbors are friendly
40 % Say there's wildlife
27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Laynetyler18
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3mo ago
"It’s been about 10 years since I lived here but I remember everybody was real nice and neighborly. And the city employees do a great job maintaining the community "
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Kathy V. D.
Resident
6y ago
"Christ church, AMCTheater, schools, park, skate park, edge of town, shopping, minutes from down town."
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Kathleen T.
Resident
6y ago
"Farmers market! And just so many alcohol in the courtyard events. I mean, there’s the artisan fair with the craft beer, craft wine, and craft whiskey as the big event. Then there’s the food events featuring spirits as the main event. And also, of course, the craft beer and craft liquor events."
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Kathleen W.
Resident
7y ago
"Public and private schools are excellent. There’s a surprising amount of predators in such a small town."
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Lee.querubin
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7y ago
"Area has limited public transportation. Mostly residents use private vehicles but roads are not crowded."
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Frequently asked questions about 1009 E Grove Ave

What is 1009 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1009 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $200,700.
What is the price history for 1009 E Grove Ave?
1009 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $190,000 in July 2025.
Is Effingham a buyer's or seller's market?
Effingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Effingham?
Residents describe Effingham, IL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Effingham, IL.
Does 1009 E Grove Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 1009 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1009 E Grove Ave?
The lot at 1009 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft).