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 Wernsing Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 206 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL is $132,800 .

What is the price history for 206 E Wernsing Ave?

206 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $80,000 in May 2006.

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.

How big is the lot at 206 E Wernsing Ave?

The lot at 206 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.27 acres (11,761 sq ft).

Does 206 E Wernsing Ave have a garage?

Yes, 206 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.

OFF MARKET

206 E Wernsing Ave
Effingham, IL 62401

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,545 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$132,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $921/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$132,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $921/mo*

Refinance Your Home

1 Bed

1 Bath

1,545 sqft

(on 0.27 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$133K

Since last month

$2K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$7K (-5.2%)

Since last sale

$54K (+67.1%)

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 +55% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$134K
July 2026	$136K
June 2026	$133K
May 2026	$132K
April 2026	$130K
March 2026	$130K
February 2026	$124K
January 2026	$130K
2025
December 2025	$131K
November 2025	$137K
October 2025	$138K
September 2025	$139K
August 2025	$141K
July 2025	$146K
June 2025	$142K
May 2025	$140K
April 2025	$140K
March 2025	$135K
February 2025	$136K
January 2025	$135K
2024
December 2024	$141K
November 2024	$142K
October 2024	$139K
September 2024	$139K
August 2024	$140K
July 2024	$138K
June 2024	$141K
May 2024	$138K
April 2024	$135K
March 2024	$134K
February 2024	$131K
January 2024	$128K
2023
December 2023	$131K
November 2023	$125K
October 2023	$132K
September 2023	$131K
August 2023	$131K
July 2023	$135K
June 2023	$131K
May 2023	$147K
April 2023	$143K
March 2023	$141K
February 2023	$138K
January 2023	$137K
2022
December 2022	$138K
November 2022	$137K
October 2022	$140K
September 2022	$143K
August 2022	$144K
July 2022	$142K
June 2022	$139K
May 2022	$136K
April 2022	$135K
March 2022	$135K
February 2022	$134K
January 2022	$134K
2021
December 2021	$132K
November 2021	$131K
October 2021	$130K
September 2021	$129K
August 2021	$128K
July 2021	$129K
June 2021	$131K
May 2021	$134K
April 2021	$132K
March 2021	$123K
February 2021	$124K
January 2021	$125K
2020
December 2020	$124K
November 2020	$124K
October 2020	$121K
September 2020	$121K
August 2020	$116K
July 2020	$114K
June 2020	$113K
May 2020	$115K
April 2020	$115K
March 2020	$115K
February 2020	$116K
January 2020	$115K
2019
December 2019	$118K
November 2019	$118K
October 2019	$124K
September 2019	$127K
August 2019	$128K
July 2019	$122K
June 2019	$119K
May 2019	$120K
April 2019	$121K
March 2019	$125K
February 2019	$122K
January 2019	$119K
2018
December 2018	$119K
November 2018	$116K
October 2018	$115K
September 2018	$116K
August 2018	$117K
July 2018	$119K
June 2018	$118K
May 2018	$119K
April 2018	$115K
March 2018	$114K
February 2018	$115K
January 2018	$114K
2017
December 2017	$113K
November 2017	$113K
October 2017	$112K
September 2017	$111K
August 2017	$101K
July 2017	$100K
June 2017	$98K
May 2017	$93K
April 2017	$94K
March 2017	$93K
February 2017	$95K
January 2017	$93K
2016
December 2016	$89K
November 2016	$87K
October 2016	$87K
September 2016	$90K
August 2016	$86K

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
1214 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$81,500	12/31/25	1	1	892
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,405
1401 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$99,000	07/17/26	2	1	848
1601 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$179,000	05/29/26	3	1	1,384
202 E Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$169,900	03/17/26	3	2	1,352
315 W Kagay Ave, Effingham, IL	0.38	Single-Family Home	$115,000	07/09/26	3	1	1,189
308 E Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL	0.10	Single-Family Home	$122,500	05/26/26	2	2	765
311 W Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL	0.29	Single-Family Home	$100,000	09/15/25	4	1	1,386
1500 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$160,000	10/31/25	3	1.5	1,340
310 W Kagay Ave, Effingham, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$125,000	04/03/26	3	1	1,072

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
1400 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$262,500	4	3	3,037	Off Market
210 E Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$172,100	3	2	2,344	Off Market
304 E Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$103,600	2	1	1,168	Off Market
206 E Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$166,000	3	1	1,100	Off Market
202 E Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$169,900	3	2	1,352	Recently Sold
1307 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$122,000	3	1.5	1,040	Recently Sold
107 E Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$151,800	2	1	1,103	Off Market
308 E Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$122,500	2	2	765	Recently Sold
1500 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$160,000	3	1.5	1,340	Recently Sold
1208 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$172,900	2	1	1,040	Off Market
1110 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$350,000	3	2.5	3,402	Recently Sold
1401 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$99,000	2	1	848	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 206 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

1955

Lot Size

0.27 acres

Living Area

1,545 sqft

Price/Sqft

$86

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 206 E Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL. 206 E Wernsing Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,545 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.27 acres and was built in 1955.

206 E Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,545 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $80,000 on May 12, 2006. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $132,800, with a rent estimate of $1,013/month.

Home Details for 206 E Wernsing Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Foundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 12, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$80,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$2,789	$141,870

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
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
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 Wernsing Ave

What is 206 E Wernsing Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 206 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL is $132,800.
What is the price history for 206 E Wernsing Ave?
206 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $80,000 in May 2006.
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.
How big is the lot at 206 E Wernsing Ave?
The lot at 206 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.27 acres (11,761 sq ft).
Does 206 E Wernsing Ave have a garage?
Yes, 206 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.