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 204 Austin Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 204 Austin Ave in Effingham, IL is $134,000 .

What is the price history for 204 Austin Ave?

204 Austin Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $89,500 in November 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 204 Austin Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 204 Austin Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 204 Austin Ave?

The lot at 204 Austin Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$134,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 sqft

204 Austin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $963/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 3, 2020 for $89,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$134K

Since last month

$1K (+0.8%)

Since last year

$200 (-0.2%)

Since last sale

$41K (+46.3%)

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 +79% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$131K
August 2026	$130K
July 2026	$133K
June 2026	$133K
May 2026	$134K
April 2026	$130K
March 2026	$128K
February 2026	$122K
January 2026	$125K
2025
December 2025	$126K
November 2025	$129K
October 2025	$131K
September 2025	$131K
August 2025	$132K
July 2025	$133K
June 2025	$133K
May 2025	$133K
April 2025	$133K
March 2025	$128K
February 2025	$126K
January 2025	$125K
2024
December 2024	$128K
November 2024	$130K
October 2024	$129K
September 2024	$128K
August 2024	$133K
July 2024	$132K
June 2024	$132K
May 2024	$130K
April 2024	$128K
March 2024	$124K
February 2024	$122K
January 2024	$121K
2023
December 2023	$121K
November 2023	$119K
October 2023	$123K
September 2023	$121K
August 2023	$122K
July 2023	$121K
June 2023	$123K
May 2023	$120K
April 2023	$118K
March 2023	$117K
February 2023	$118K
January 2023	$119K
2022
December 2022	$119K
November 2022	$119K
October 2022	$120K
September 2022	$120K
August 2022	$121K
July 2022	$121K
June 2022	$121K
May 2022	$121K
April 2022	$124K
March 2022	$123K
February 2022	$120K
January 2022	$119K
2021
December 2021	$116K
November 2021	$114K
October 2021	$114K
September 2021	$112K
August 2021	$110K
July 2021	$108K
June 2021	$81K
May 2021	$32K
April 2021	$32K
March 2021	$32K
February 2021	$32K
January 2021	$31K
2020
December 2020	$90K
November 2020	$91K
October 2020	$91K
September 2020	$91K
August 2020	$91K
July 2020	$92K
June 2020	$90K
May 2020	$93K
April 2020	$92K
March 2020	$92K
February 2020	$31K
January 2020	$30K
2019
December 2019	$30K
November 2019	$30K
October 2019	$30K
September 2019	$30K
August 2019	$87K
July 2019	$85K
June 2019	$85K
May 2019	$84K
April 2019	$86K
March 2019	$88K
February 2019	$85K
January 2019	$85K
2018
December 2018	$86K
November 2018	$89K
October 2018	$87K
September 2018	$85K
August 2018	$84K
July 2018	$84K
June 2018	$82K
May 2018	$84K
April 2018	$85K
March 2018	$82K
February 2018	$83K
January 2018	$83K
2017
December 2017	$85K
November 2017	$83K
October 2017	$84K
September 2017	$82K
August 2017	$82K
July 2017	$84K
June 2017	$85K
May 2017	$78K
April 2017	$78K
March 2017	$78K
February 2017	$77K
January 2017	$80K
2016
December 2016	$74K
November 2016	$73K
October 2016	$73K
September 2016	$73K

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
302 Austin Ave, Effingham, IL	0.05	Single-Family Home	$105,000	08/18/26	2	1	888
1601 S Park St, Effingham, IL	0.08	Single-Family Home	$138,000	12/11/25	3	1	1,120
1401 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$99,000	07/17/26	2	1	848
315 W Kagay Ave, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$115,000	07/09/26	3	1	1,189
310 W Kagay Ave, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$125,000	04/03/26	3	1	1,072
1601 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.08	Single-Family Home	$179,000	05/29/26	3	1	1,384
1307 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$122,000	03/05/26	3	1.5	1,040
309 W Lawrence Ave, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$92,000	07/29/26	2	1	1,008
303 W Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$159,000	11/06/25	3	2	1,272
1214 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$81,500	12/31/25	1	1	892

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
210 W Austin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.02	$174,600	3	1.5	1,452	Off Market
204 W Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$190,800	3	1.5	1,122	Off Market
107 W Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$199,300	3	1.5	1,652	Off Market
302 W Austin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$94,400	2	1	888	Off Market
303 W Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$165,200	3	2	1,272	Off Market
304 Austin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$161,100	3	2	2,080	Off Market
108 W Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$131,500	2	1	868	Off Market
207 W Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$228,400	4	3	2,870	Off Market
213 Austin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$178,100	3	1	1,312	Off Market
213 W Austin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$154,100	3	1	1,312	Off Market
109 Austin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$159,500	2	1	1,404	Off Market
1501 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$200,800	3	1	1,280	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 1959

1,056 sqft

$127/sqft

Garage

About this House

Updated 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Home. This move in ready property is located on Effingham's south side. Some of the updates include: New - Roof, Replacement Windows, Furnace, Kitchen, Bathroom, Flooring, Paint, Plumbing, Gas lines, Light Fixtures, Water Heater and most Doors. The large utility room could also double as a home office. If you are in the market for a nice home at an affordable price then this could be the one for you. Make an appointment to see this home today!

204 Austin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,056 sqft single-family home built in 1959. It last sold for $89,500 on Nov 3, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $134,000, with a rent estimate of $1,311/month.

Home Details for 204 Austin Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 3, 2020 Source: CIBR #6200823	Sold	$89,500
Sep 21, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$95,000
Aug 17, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PendingToActive	$95,000
Aug 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$95,000
Jun 5, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$95,000 Price decreased by 3%
Mar 16, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$98,000
Aug 23, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$30,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$2,030	$108,150

Additional Cost

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

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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
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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 204 Austin Ave

What is 204 Austin Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 204 Austin Ave in Effingham, IL is $134,000.
What is the price history for 204 Austin Ave?
204 Austin Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $89,500 in November 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 204 Austin Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 204 Austin Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 204 Austin Ave?
The lot at 204 Austin Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft).