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

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.

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 .

What are the closest schools to 202 E Grove Ave?

The closest schools to 202 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL are Central Grade School (Elementary, rated 5/10), Early Learning Center (Elementary), Effingham High School (rated 8/10).

Does 202 E Grove Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 202 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$118,890

Tax assessed value

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 sqft

202 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Home Value

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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
609 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.03	Single-Family Home	$120,000	09/08/25	2	1	844
102 Southeastern Ave, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$134,000	02/11/26	2	1.5	982
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.29	Single-Family Home	$122,175	08/05/26	2	1	864
401 S Walnut St, Effingham, IL	0.44	Single-Family Home	$160,000	03/13/26	2	1	1,100
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.38	Single-Family Home	$107,500	03/05/26	2	1	1,495
1401 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.47	Single-Family Home	$99,000	07/17/26	2	1	848
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.15	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,405
511 S 5th St, Effingham, IL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$175,000	07/28/26	3	1.5	1,938
707 W Shelby Ave, Effingham, IL	0.64	Single-Family Home	$105,000	04/24/26	2	1	1,107
600 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.10	Single-Family Home	$5,000	02/19/26	3	1	1,176

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
609 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	$125,200	2	1	844	Off Market
711 S 1st St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$411,300	4	3.5	3,320	Off Market
600 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$127,500	3	1	1,030	Off Market
704 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$214,800	3	1	1,352	Off Market
610 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$115,800	2	1	600	Off Market
806 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$199,999	3	3	2,944	For Sale
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$100,000	3	1	1,405	Recently Sold
107 E Clark Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$123,200	2	1	2,072	Off Market
906 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$123,700	3	2	1,266	Off Market
903 S 1st St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.19	$235,100	3	1.5	2,760	Off Market
W National Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	-	-	-	-	Off Market
700 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	-	-	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Year Built

1946

Living Area

1,100 sqft

Parking

Garage

About this House

202 E Grove Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,100 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4791 sqft and was built in 1946.

202 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,100 sqft unknown built in 1946. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $784/month.

Home Details for 202 E Grove Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAttic
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: VinylPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style Property Type: UnknownArchitecture: Cape Cod

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,490	$118,890

Home facts updated by county records

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
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 202 E Grove Ave

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.
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.
What are the closest schools to 202 E Grove Ave?
The closest schools to 202 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL are Central Grade School (Elementary, rated 5/10), Early Learning Center (Elementary), Effingham High School (rated 8/10).
Does 202 E Grove Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 202 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has in-unit laundry.