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

215 E Wernsing Ave
Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,066 sqft

$154,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 9, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,047/mo*

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$154,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 9, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,047/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,066 sqft

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

The remodeling is finished you can move right in. All new in 2017/2018 flooring, kitchen cabinets and appliances, all interior and exterior doors, bathtub and stools, ceiling fans and lights, freshly painted throughout. Large backyard with alley access plus a 10' x 10' storage shed with concrete floor and vinyl siding. Call a Realtor today and take a look.

215 E Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,066 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $105,000 on Jul 27, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $154,600, with a rent estimate of $1,578/month.

Home Highlights

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 215 E Wernsing Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

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

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10454 sqft

Price History for 215 E Wernsing Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/27/2018	$105,000	Sold	CIBR #6182234
Recording Date 07/27/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/22/2018	$117,000	Pending	Agent Provided

05/29/2018	$117,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

11/16/2017	$50,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 11/16/2017 Contract Date 11/16/2017 County Transfer Tax $25 Total Transfer Tax $75

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated May 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$1,157
Assessment	$112,620

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 215 E Wernsing Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1601 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$179,000	05/29/26	3	1	1,384
1307 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$122,000	03/05/26	3	1.5	1,040
202 E Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$169,900	03/17/26	3	2	1,352
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.36	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,405
310 W Kagay Ave, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$125,000	04/03/26	3	1	1,072
1500 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$160,000	10/31/25	3	1.5	1,340
106 W Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$103,500	07/31/25	3	1.5	1,188
1601 S Park St, Effingham, IL	0.31	Single-Family Home	$138,000	12/11/25	3	1	1,120
311 W Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL	0.33	Single-Family Home	$100,000	09/15/25	4	1	1,386
205 W Kagay Ave, Effingham, IL	0.29	Single-Family Home	$160,000	03/16/26	3	2	1,240

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OFF MARKET
Est. $260,100
4 bd
3 ba
3,037 sqft
1400 S 3rd St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $172,400
3 bd
2 ba
2,344 sqft
210 E Eiche Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $98,400
2 bd
1 ba
1,168 sqft
304 E Wernsing Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $164,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,100 sqft
206 E Kreke Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
MAR 17, 2026
$169,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,352 sqft
202 E Eiche Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
MAR 5, 2026
$122,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,040 sqft
1307 S 3rd St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $151,300
2 bd
1 ba
1,103 sqft
107 E Kreke Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
MAY 26, 2026
$122,500
2 bd
2 ba
765 sqft
308 E Kreke Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
OCT 31, 2025
$160,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,340 sqft
1500 S 4th St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $172,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,040 sqft
1208 S 4th St,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
MAY 11, 2026
$350,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
3,402 sqft
1110 S 2nd St,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
NOV 25, 2025
$240,000
3 bd
2 ba
3,112 sqft
1206 S 4th St,
Effingham, IL 62401

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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
4w 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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