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 1203 S 3rd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1203 S 3rd St in Effingham, IL is $173,300 .

What is the price history for 1203 S 3rd St?

1203 S 3rd St in Effingham, IL last sold for $115,000 in August 2020.

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 1203 S 3rd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 1203 S 3rd St in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 1203 S 3rd St?

The lot at 1203 S 3rd St in Effingham, IL is about 0.21 acres (9,148 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$173,300

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,723 sqft

1203 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,198/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 28, 2020 for $115,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$173K

Since last month

$2K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last sale

$58K (+50.6%)

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 +103% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$173K
August 2026	$173K
July 2026	$175K
June 2026	$175K
May 2026	$177K
April 2026	$173K
March 2026	$172K
February 2026	$167K
January 2026	$166K
2025
December 2025	$166K
November 2025	$169K
October 2025	$170K
September 2025	$172K
August 2025	$174K
July 2025	$177K
June 2025	$176K
May 2025	$176K
April 2025	$176K
March 2025	$169K
February 2025	$166K
January 2025	$165K
2024
December 2024	$169K
November 2024	$170K
October 2024	$173K
September 2024	$172K
August 2024	$173K
July 2024	$171K
June 2024	$172K
May 2024	$171K
April 2024	$169K
March 2024	$166K
February 2024	$164K
January 2024	$160K
2023
December 2023	$163K
November 2023	$162K
October 2023	$164K
September 2023	$163K
August 2023	$162K
July 2023	$167K
June 2023	$167K
May 2023	$162K
April 2023	$160K
March 2023	$158K
February 2023	$155K
January 2023	$152K
2022
December 2022	$153K
November 2022	$153K
October 2022	$155K
September 2022	$157K
August 2022	$159K
July 2022	$159K
June 2022	$158K
May 2022	$159K
April 2022	$150K
March 2022	$139K
February 2022	$132K
January 2022	$131K
2021
December 2021	$130K
November 2021	$127K
October 2021	$127K
September 2021	$127K
August 2021	$120K
July 2021	$119K
June 2021	$119K
May 2021	$119K
April 2021	$118K
March 2021	$118K
February 2021	$117K
January 2021	$117K
2020
December 2020	$116K
November 2020	$116K
October 2020	$116K
September 2020	$115K
August 2020	$115K
July 2020	$120K
June 2020	$120K
May 2020	$119K
April 2020	$107K
March 2020	$111K
February 2020	$114K
January 2020	$115K
2019
December 2019	$115K
November 2019	$115K
October 2019	$115K
September 2019	$115K
August 2019	$114K
July 2019	$114K
June 2019	$114K
May 2019	$113K
April 2019	$113K
March 2019	$112K
February 2019	$112K
January 2019	$112K
2018
December 2018	$111K
November 2018	$111K
October 2018	$111K
September 2018	$110K
August 2018	$110K
July 2018	$110K
June 2018	$110K
May 2018	$109K
April 2018	$109K
March 2018	$109K
February 2018	$108K
January 2018	$108K
2017
December 2017	$108K
November 2017	$108K
October 2017	$107K
September 2017	$107K
August 2017	$107K
July 2017	$106K
June 2017	$106K
May 2017	$106K
April 2017	$106K
March 2017	$105K
February 2017	$105K
January 2017	$105K
2016
December 2016	$91K
November 2016	$89K
October 2016	$85K
September 2016	$85K

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
210 W Wabash Ave, Effingham, IL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$155,000	07/22/26	3	2	1,725
1307 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$122,000	03/05/26	3	1.5	1,040
1500 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$160,000	10/31/25	3	1.5	1,340
202 E Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$169,900	03/17/26	3	2	1,352
902 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$160,000	08/07/26	3	2	1,504
1005 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$165,000	04/03/26	3	2.5	1,868
1108 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.05	Single-Family Home	$240,000	07/31/26	3	1.5	1,964
107 W Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$132,500	01/13/26	3	3	1,400
1206 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.03	Single-Family Home	$240,000	11/25/25	3	2	3,112
307 W Crawford Ave, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$171,400	06/05/26	3	1.5	1,568

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
1108 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$240,000	3	1.5	1,964	Recently Sold
1206 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	$240,000	3	2	3,112	Recently Sold
201 W Lawrence Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$179,900	5	1	2,220	Recently Sold
1208 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$171,400	2	1	1,040	Off Market
1109 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$225,900	4	3	3,186	Off Market
1005 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$165,000	3	2.5	1,868	Recently Sold
1105 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$178,900	3	1	1,989	Off Market
206 E Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$165,700	3	1	1,100	Off Market
104 W Douglas Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$171,800	3	1	1,308	Off Market
105 W Wabash Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$118,500	3	2	1,057	Off Market
1211 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$197,500	3	2.5	1,547	Off Market
107 E Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$150,000	2	1	1,103	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1960

1,723 sqft

$101/sqft

Garage

About this House

Over 1700 sq ft of living space in this 3 bed, 2 bath home with beautiful hardwood floors! This home features a large kitchen and dining area with kitchen appliances staying, good size living room, large laundry room, and an extra bonus room. The yard is fenced in and there is a 1 car attached garage and a detached 2 1/2 car garage. Call a realtor today to view this great family home!

1203 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,723 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $115,000 on Aug 28, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $173,300, with a rent estimate of $1,931/month.

Home Details for 1203 S 3rd St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Foundation Type: Crawl RaisedPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 28, 2020 Source: CIBR #6201495	Sold	$115,000
Aug 4, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$124,900
Jul 17, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$124,900
Jul 14, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$124,900
May 5, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$124,900
Jan 20, 2017 Source: CIBR #6163360	Sold	$104,500
Jul 12, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$80,000
Jun 23, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$89,000
Jun 3, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$89,000 Price decreased by 3%
May 20, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$91,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,471	$119,040

Additional Cost

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
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 1203 S 3rd St

What is 1203 S 3rd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1203 S 3rd St in Effingham, IL is $173,300.
What is the price history for 1203 S 3rd St?
1203 S 3rd St in Effingham, IL last sold for $115,000 in August 2020.
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 1203 S 3rd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 1203 S 3rd St in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 1203 S 3rd St?
The lot at 1203 S 3rd St in Effingham, IL is about 0.21 acres (9,148 sq ft).