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 E Wernsing Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 204 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL is $163,300 .

What is the price history for 204 E Wernsing Ave?

204 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $70,500 in June 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.

Does 204 E Wernsing Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 204 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

Does 204 E Wernsing Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 204 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$163,300

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,273 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

204 E Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,123/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 9, 2014 for $70,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$163K

Since last month

$2K (-1%)

Since last year

$3K (-1.9%)

Since last sale

$91K (+129.6%)

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 +111% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$162K
July 2026	$164K
June 2026	$157K
May 2026	$160K
April 2026	$153K
March 2026	$154K
February 2026	$135K
January 2026	$143K
2025
December 2025	$144K
November 2025	$153K
October 2025	$153K
September 2025	$162K
August 2025	$165K
July 2025	$173K
June 2025	$171K
May 2025	$171K
April 2025	$165K
March 2025	$163K
February 2025	$157K
January 2025	$157K
2024
December 2024	$167K
November 2024	$169K
October 2024	$165K
September 2024	$163K
August 2024	$167K
July 2024	$169K
June 2024	$172K
April 2024	$130K
March 2024	$127K
February 2024	$123K
January 2024	$123K
2023
December 2023	$126K
November 2023	$118K
October 2023	$123K
September 2023	$120K
August 2023	$124K
July 2023	$123K
June 2023	$123K
May 2023	$150K
April 2023	$146K
March 2023	$144K
February 2023	$140K
January 2023	$142K
2022
December 2022	$144K
November 2022	$144K
October 2022	$147K
September 2022	$151K
August 2022	$151K
July 2022	$155K
June 2022	$154K
May 2022	$152K
April 2022	$147K
March 2022	$145K
February 2022	$140K
January 2022	$140K
2021
December 2021	$139K
November 2021	$138K
October 2021	$137K
September 2021	$137K
August 2021	$136K
July 2021	$137K
June 2021	$132K
May 2021	$125K
April 2021	$121K
March 2021	$107K
February 2021	$129K
January 2021	$129K
2020
December 2020	$134K
November 2020	$125K
October 2020	$132K
September 2020	$126K
August 2020	$116K
July 2020	$116K
June 2020	$114K
May 2020	$114K
April 2020	$113K
March 2020	$114K
February 2020	$111K
January 2020	$114K
2019
December 2019	$113K
November 2019	$113K
October 2019	$111K
September 2019	$109K
August 2019	$110K
July 2019	$108K
June 2019	$108K
May 2019	$108K
April 2019	$107K
March 2019	$103K
February 2019	$110K
January 2019	$105K
2018
December 2018	$102K
November 2018	$105K
October 2018	$106K
September 2018	$102K
August 2018	$106K
July 2018	$104K
June 2018	$102K
May 2018	$98K
April 2018	$99K
March 2018	$99K
February 2018	$99K
January 2018	$101K
2017
December 2017	$100K
November 2017	$98K
October 2017	$95K
September 2017	$95K
August 2017	$95K
July 2017	$94K
June 2017	$89K
May 2017	$91K
April 2017	$93K
March 2017	$91K
February 2017	$92K
January 2017	$90K
2016
December 2016	$76K
November 2016	$76K
October 2016	$77K
September 2016	$76K
August 2016	$77K

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
211 E Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL	0.05	Single-Family Home	$237,000	05/19/26	4	2	1,902
202 E Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$169,900	03/17/26	3	2	1,352
1108 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$240,000	07/31/26	3	1.5	1,964
1500 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$160,000	10/31/25	3	1.5	1,340
1206 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$240,000	11/25/25	3	2	3,112
1307 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.05	Single-Family Home	$122,000	03/05/26	3	1.5	1,040
1005 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$165,000	04/03/26	3	2.5	1,868
210 W Wabash Ave, Effingham, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$155,000	07/22/26	3	2	1,725
205 W Kagay Ave, Effingham, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$160,000	03/16/26	3	2	1,240
107 W Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$132,500	01/13/26	3	3	1,400

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
1307 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$122,000	3	1.5	1,040	Recently Sold
1400 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$261,500	4	3	3,037	Off Market
107 E Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$150,200	2	1	1,103	Off Market
202 E Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$169,900	3	2	1,352	Recently Sold
206 E Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$166,000	3	1	1,100	Off Market
210 E Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$171,800	3	2	2,344	Off Market
1401 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$99,000	2	1	848	Recently Sold
1500 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$160,000	3	1.5	1,340	Recently Sold
1303 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$89,800	2	1	768	Off Market
1208 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$171,600	2	1	1,040	Off Market
106 W Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$108,500	3	1.5	1,188	Off Market
1501 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$198,000	3	1	1,280	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 204 E Wernsing Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1960

Lot Size

0.27 acres

Living Area

2,273 sqft

Price/Sqft

$72

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 204 E Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL. 204 E Wernsing Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 2,273 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.27 acres and was built in 1960.

204 E Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,273 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $70,500 on Jun 9, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $163,300, with a rent estimate of $2,200/month.

Home Details for 204 E Wernsing Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Baseboard, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Details AtticIn-law unitNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Pantry, Sun RoomCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalExterior: Other, Vinyl, BrickFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedLawnPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 5Parking: Garage Attached, Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 9, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$865	$101,220

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
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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
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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 E Wernsing Ave

What is 204 E Wernsing Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 204 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL is $163,300.
What is the price history for 204 E Wernsing Ave?
204 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $70,500 in June 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.
Does 204 E Wernsing Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 204 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
Does 204 E Wernsing Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 204 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL has in-unit laundry.