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 119 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 119 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $169,300 .

What is the price history for 119 E Jefferson Ave?

119 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $105,000 in March 2014.

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

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

What's the median sale price in Effingham?

The median sale price in Effingham is $223K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 119 E Jefferson Ave?

The lot at 119 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.06 acres (2,613 sq ft).

119 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

OFF MARKET

$169,300

Trulia Estimate

Studio

119 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,162/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 5, 2014 for $105,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$169K

Since last month

$6K (-3.3%)

Since last year

$7K (+4.6%)

Since last sale

$64K (+61.2%)

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 +36% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$169K
July 2026	$175K
June 2026	$175K
May 2026	$168K
April 2026	$170K
March 2026	$159K
February 2026	$169K
January 2026	$161K
2025
December 2025	$161K
November 2025	$160K
October 2025	$165K
September 2025	$162K
August 2025	$162K
July 2025	$163K
June 2025	$165K
May 2025	$161K
April 2025	$167K
March 2025	$163K
February 2025	$155K
January 2025	$149K
2024
December 2024	$157K
November 2024	$156K
October 2024	$156K
September 2024	$157K
August 2024	$160K
July 2024	$154K
June 2024	$158K
May 2024	$155K
April 2024	$150K
March 2024	$150K
February 2024	$145K
January 2024	$143K
2023
December 2023	$144K
November 2023	$153K
October 2023	$152K
September 2023	$150K
August 2023	$149K
July 2023	$149K
June 2023	$153K
May 2023	$143K
April 2023	$140K
March 2023	$139K
February 2023	$140K
January 2023	$145K
2022
December 2022	$144K
November 2022	$144K
October 2022	$145K
September 2022	$145K
August 2022	$146K
July 2022	$145K
June 2022	$144K
May 2022	$141K
April 2022	$138K
March 2022	$138K
February 2022	$138K
January 2022	$138K
2021
December 2021	$135K
November 2021	$135K
October 2021	$133K
September 2021	$124K

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
109 W Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.05	Single-Family Home	$370,000	05/04/26		-	-
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$107,500	03/05/26	2	1	1,495
102 Southeastern Ave, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$134,000	02/11/26	2	1.5	982
121 S Banker St, Effingham, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$250,000	04/07/26		-	-
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL	0.23	Single-Family Home	$123,000	08/28/26	3	1	1,995
511 S 5th St, Effingham, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$175,000	07/28/26	3	1.5	1,938
406 S 5th St, Effingham, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$65,000	10/03/25	3	1.5	2,182
303 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$178,000	12/01/25	4	2	1,647
707 W Shelby Ave, Effingham, IL	0.51	Single-Family Home	$105,000	04/24/26	2	1	1,107
609 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$120,000	09/08/25	2	1	844

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
109 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.20	$175,600	3	1	1,512	Off Market
404 S 5th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.19	$230,400	3	3	-	Off Market
W National Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.21	-	-	-	-	Off Market
413 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.21	$239,500	2	2.5	1,929	Off Market
406 S 5th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.20	$67,900	3	1.5	2,182	Off Market
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.23	$123,000	3	1	1,995	Recently Sold
303 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.21	$178,000	4	2	1,647	Recently Sold
505 E Section Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.24	$93,700	1	1	768	Off Market
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.25	$107,500	2	1	1,495	Recently Sold
500 S 5th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.23	$87,000	Studio	-	-	Off Market
214 N Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.27	$252,300	3	3	5,028	Off Market
W Saint Anthony Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.24	-	-	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1900

About this House

This single-family home is located at 119 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL. 119 E Jefferson Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has a lot size of 2613 sqft and was built in 1900.

119 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a studio single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $105,000 on Mar 5, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $169,300, with a rent estimate of $1,158/month.

Home Details for 119 E Jefferson Ave

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2613 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 5, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$105,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$3,163	$140,460

Additional Cost

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$223K

$6.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

—

Price per sq ft

$138

$6MoM

Available listings

3MoM

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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
Prev. Resident
2mo 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
6y 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
Resident
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 119 E Jefferson Ave

What is 119 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 119 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $169,300.
What is the price history for 119 E Jefferson Ave?
119 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $105,000 in March 2014.
Is Effingham a buyer's or seller's market?
Effingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Effingham?
The median sale price in Effingham is $223K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 119 E Jefferson Ave?
The lot at 119 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.06 acres (2,613 sq ft).