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 120 E Section Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 120 E Section Ave in Effingham, IL is $135,300 .

What is the price history for 120 E Section Ave?

120 E Section Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $90,000 in July 2013.

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 .

How big is the lot at 120 E Section Ave?

The lot at 120 E Section Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.07 acres (3,049 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$135,300

Trulia Estimate

Studio

120 E Section Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $991/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 2, 2013 for $90,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$135K

Since last month

$5K (-3.5%)

Since last year

$3K (-2.5%)

Since last sale

$45K (+50.3%)

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 +34% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$135K
August 2026	$140K
July 2026	$148K
June 2026	$146K
May 2026	$141K
April 2026	$151K
March 2026	$132K
February 2026	$144K
January 2026	$131K
2025
December 2025	$135K
November 2025	$133K
October 2025	$138K
September 2025	$139K
August 2025	$136K
July 2025	$138K
June 2025	$143K
May 2025	$139K
April 2025	$149K
March 2025	$142K
February 2025	$134K
January 2025	$125K
2024
December 2024	$136K
November 2024	$138K
October 2024	$130K
September 2024	$131K
August 2024	$135K
July 2024	$130K
June 2024	$136K
May 2024	$132K
April 2024	$124K
March 2024	$126K
February 2024	$122K
January 2024	$120K
2023
December 2023	$115K
November 2023	$130K
October 2023	$126K
September 2023	$123K
August 2023	$124K
July 2023	$125K
June 2023	$130K
May 2023	$108K
April 2023	$103K
March 2023	$101K
February 2023	$101K
2022
December 2022	$108K
November 2022	$108K
October 2022	$110K
September 2022	$109K
August 2022	$108K
July 2022	$108K
June 2022	$106K
May 2022	$103K
April 2022	$100K
March 2022	$102K
February 2022	$103K
January 2022	$105K
2021
December 2021	$103K
November 2021	$105K
October 2021	$105K
September 2021	$101K

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	0.07	Single-Family Home	$370,000	05/04/26		-	-
406 S 5th St, Effingham, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$65,000	10/03/25	3	1.5	2,182
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	0.31	Single-Family Home	$134,000	02/11/26	2	1.5	982
121 S Banker St, Effingham, IL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$250,000	04/07/26		-	-
511 S 5th St, Effingham, IL	0.24	Single-Family Home	$175,000	07/28/26	3	1.5	1,938
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL	0.22	Single-Family Home	$123,000	08/28/26	3	1	1,995
707 W Shelby Ave, Effingham, IL	0.51	Single-Family Home	$105,000	04/24/26	2	1	1,107
303 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.24	Single-Family Home	$178,000	12/01/25	4	2	1,647
511 N 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.41	Single-Family Home	$92,500	02/06/26	4	2	1,587

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	0.19	$174,300	3	1	1,512	Off Market
405 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$55,000	4	2	2,268	Recently Sold
404 S 5th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$226,900	3	3	-	Off Market
W National Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	-	-	-	-	Off Market
413 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$229,600	2	2.5	1,929	Off Market
406 S 5th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$68,400	3	1.5	2,182	Off Market
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.22	$123,000	3	1	1,995	Recently Sold
303 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.24	$178,000	4	2	1,647	Recently Sold
505 E Section Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.23	$91,300	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	0.20	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
214 N Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.29	$249,600	3	3	5,028	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1940

About this House

This single-family home is located at 120 E Section Ave, Effingham, IL. 120 E Section Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has a lot size of 3049 sqft and was built in 1940.

120 E Section Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a studio single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for $90,000 on Jul 2, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $135,300, with a rent estimate of $1,182/month.

Home Details for 120 E Section Ave

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Office

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3049 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 2, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$90,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$2,290	$101,670

Additional Cost

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated August 2026

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Available listings

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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
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
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 120 E Section Ave

What is 120 E Section Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 120 E Section Ave in Effingham, IL is $135,300.
What is the price history for 120 E Section Ave?
120 E Section Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $90,000 in July 2013.
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.
How big is the lot at 120 E Section Ave?
The lot at 120 E Section Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.07 acres (3,049 sq ft).