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

OFF MARKET

208 E Grove Ave
Effingham, IL 62401

1 Bed
1 Bath
788 sqft

$146,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,012/mo*

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$146,400

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 31, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,012/mo*

Refinance Your Home

1 Bed

1 Bath

788 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 208 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

788 sqft

Price/Sqft

$186

Parking

Garage

About this House

This charming home is already updated making it move-in ready and simple to maintain. This home features newer windows, siding and roof, updated electric and plumbing lines, refinished original hardwood floors, a matching appliance package, an updated bathroom, beautiful landscaping, stamped concrete patio, fenced in yard, large hot tub, doggie door, fireplace, large laundry room and a large storage area. Basement is partially finished with ceramic tile, carpeting and a linoleum laundry area. Attic storage and built in linen closet provide additional storage.

208 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 788 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $90,000 on Aug 28, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $146,400, with a rent estimate of $912/month.

Home Details for 208 E Grove Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa Hot Tub or Spa

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: OtherLawnPatio
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4791 sqft

Price History for 208 E Grove Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/24/2021		ListingRemoved	N/A

08/28/2015	$90,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/28/2015 Contract Date 08/27/2015 County Transfer Tax $45 Total Transfer Tax $135
07/19/2015	$97,900	Listed For Sale	N/A

03/14/2012	$82,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/14/2012 Contract Date 03/13/2012 County Transfer Tax $41 Total Transfer Tax $124

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated June 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$2,390
Assessment	$106,140

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 208 E Grove Ave

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
1214 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.40	Single-Family Home	$81,500	12/31/25	1	1	892
1401 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.48	Single-Family Home	$99,000	07/17/26	2	1	848
102 Southeastern Ave, Effingham, IL	0.15	Single-Family Home	$134,000	02/11/26	2	1.5	982
509 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$153,000	08/06/25	2	1	1,040
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.37	Single-Family Home	$107,500	03/05/26	2	1	1,495
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,405
710 S Oak St, Effingham, IL	0.75	Single-Family Home	$63,000	08/08/25	1	1	804
603 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.23	Single-Family Home	$147,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,160
401 S Walnut St, Effingham, IL	0.47	Single-Family Home	$160,000	03/13/26	2	1	1,100

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $125,600
2 bd
1 ba
844 sqft
609 S 2nd St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $411,600
4 bd
3.5 ba
3,320 sqft
711 S 1st St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $127,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,030 sqft
600 S 3rd St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $215,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,352 sqft
704 S 4th St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $111,300
2 bd
1 ba
600 sqft
610 S 4th St,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
0.49 ACRES
$199,999
3 bd
3 ba
2,944 sqft
806 S 4th St,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
DEC 16, 2025
$100,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,405 sqft
812 S 4th St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $123,400
2 bd
1 ba
2,072 sqft
107 E Clark Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $124,100
3 bd
2 ba
1,266 sqft
906 S 3rd St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $237,600
3 bd
1.5 ba
2,760 sqft
903 S 1st St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
W National Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
700 S Willow St,
Effingham, IL 62401
Curtis Thompson, Real Broker, LLC

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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
1mo 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.
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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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