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 206 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 206 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $159,000 .

What is the price history for 206 E Grove Ave?

206 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $132,000 in September 2022.

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 206 E Grove Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 206 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

Does 206 E Grove Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 206 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$159,000

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,170 sqft

206 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 1, 2022 for $132,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$159K

Since last month

$2K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$6K (+3.9%)

Since last sale

$27K (+20.5%)

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 +67% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$159K
July 2026	$161K
June 2026	$162K
May 2026	$159K
April 2026	$155K
March 2026	$152K
February 2026	$151K
January 2026	$149K
2025
December 2025	$151K
November 2025	$151K
October 2025	$152K
September 2025	$154K
August 2025	$153K
July 2025	$152K
June 2025	$153K
May 2025	$154K
April 2025	$153K
March 2025	$150K
February 2025	$148K
January 2025	$147K
2024
December 2024	$148K
November 2024	$151K
October 2024	$153K
September 2024	$153K
August 2024	$153K
July 2024	$152K
June 2024	$153K
May 2024	$151K
April 2024	$147K
March 2024	$144K
February 2024	$143K
January 2024	$146K
2023
December 2023	$145K
November 2023	$145K
October 2023	$143K
September 2023	$143K
August 2023	$142K
July 2023	$135K
June 2023	$135K
May 2023	$135K
April 2023	$133K
March 2023	$133K
February 2023	$135K
January 2023	$135K
2022
December 2022	$134K
November 2022	$134K
October 2022	$133K
September 2022	$133K
August 2022	$131K
July 2022	$133K
June 2022	$149K
May 2022	$149K
April 2022	$128K
March 2022	$127K
February 2022	$127K
January 2022	$126K
2021
December 2021	$126K
November 2021	$126K
October 2021	$125K
September 2021	$126K
August 2021	$126K
July 2021	$126K
June 2021	$121K
May 2021	$111K
April 2021	$113K
March 2021	$114K
February 2021	$117K
January 2021	$117K
2020
December 2020	$116K
November 2020	$116K
October 2020	$115K
September 2020	$114K
August 2020	$114K
July 2020	$115K
June 2020	$114K
May 2020	$114K
April 2020	$115K
March 2020	$115K
February 2020	$115K
January 2020	$114K
2019
December 2019	$114K
November 2019	$114K
October 2019	$114K
September 2019	$114K
August 2019	$113K
July 2019	$113K
June 2019	$113K
May 2019	$112K
April 2019	$112K
March 2019	$111K
February 2019	$111K
January 2019	$111K
2018
December 2018	$110K
November 2018	$110K
October 2018	$110K
September 2018	$109K
August 2018	$109K
July 2018	$109K
June 2018	$109K
May 2018	$108K
April 2018	$108K
March 2018	$108K
February 2018	$108K
January 2018	$107K
2017
December 2017	$103K
November 2017	$103K
October 2017	$103K
September 2017	$103K
August 2017	$102K
July 2017	$102K
June 2017	$101K
May 2017	$101K
April 2017	$101K
March 2017	$101K
February 2017	$100K
January 2017	$100K
2016
December 2016	$96K
November 2016	$96K
October 2016	$96K
September 2016	$95K

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	0.02	Single-Family Home	$120,000	09/08/25	2	1	844
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,405
102 Southeastern Ave, Effingham, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$134,000	02/11/26	2	1.5	982
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$122,175	08/05/26	2	1	864
511 S 5th St, Effingham, IL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$175,000	07/28/26	3	1.5	1,938
902 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$160,000	08/07/26	3	2	1,504
1601 S Park St, Effingham, IL	0.65	Single-Family Home	$138,000	12/11/25	3	1	1,120
601 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/10/25	3	2	1,384
305 W Clark Ave, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$110,000	06/18/26	4	1	1,606
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$123,000	08/28/26	3	1	1,995

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	0.02	$125,200	2	1	844	Off Market
711 S 1st St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$409,800	4	3.5	3,320	Off Market
600 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$127,500	3	1	1,030	Off Market
704 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$213,800	3	1	1,352	Off Market
610 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$115,900	2	1	600	Off Market
806 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$199,999	3	3	2,944	For Sale
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$100,000	3	1	1,405	Recently Sold
107 E Clark Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$123,100	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	0.18	$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	0.16	-	-	-	-	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 206 E Grove Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1930

Living Area

1,170 sqft

Price/Sqft

$136

Parking

Garage

About this House

Fantastic 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1.5 story home with a detached single car garage. This house features 1,170 sq ft. above grade, and a full unfinished 780 sq ft. basement. Upstairs has been remodeled with a new closet, new paint throughout, new luxury vinyl plank throughout, there is a Nest Thermostat and updated windows. Outside has a cozy back yard with a concrete stone patio, a shed, and new siding on garage in 2022.

206 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,170 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $132,000 on Sep 1, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $159,000, with a rent estimate of $1,252/month.

Home Details for 206 E Grove Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Hardwood

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 1, 2022 Source: CIBR #6221075	Sold	$132,000
Jul 26, 2022 Source: CIBR #6221075	Pending	$135,000
Jul 19, 2022 Source: CIBR #6221075	PriceChange	$135,000 Price decreased by 7%
Jun 29, 2022 Source: CIBR #6221075	PriceChange	$145,000 Price decreased by 3%
May 25, 2022 Source: CIBR #6221075	Listed For Sale	$149,000
Feb 16, 2018 Source: CIBR #6180009	Sold	$107,500
Jan 12, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$112,500
Jan 2, 2018 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$112,500 Price decreased by 2%
Dec 31, 2017 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$114,900
Jan 18, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$100,000
Nov 16, 2016 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$110,000
Jan 27, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$87,000
Dec 22, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$73,000
Nov 18, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$79,950 Price decreased by 2%
Oct 13, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$81,500
Nov 29, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$53,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,866	$100,860

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 206 E Grove Ave

What is 206 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 206 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $159,000.
What is the price history for 206 E Grove Ave?
206 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $132,000 in September 2022.
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 206 E Grove Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 206 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
Does 206 E Grove Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 206 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has in-unit laundry.