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 304 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 304 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $203,600 .

What is the price history for 304 E Grove Ave?

304 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $146,900 in July 2021.

Is Effingham a buyer's or seller's market?

Effingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Effingham?

Residents describe Effingham, IL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Effingham, IL .

Does 304 E Grove Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 304 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 304 E Grove Ave?

The lot at 304 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.51 acres (22,216 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$203,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,230 sqft (on 0.51 acres)

304 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,481/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 30, 2021 for $146,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$204K

Since last month

$6K (-2.9%)

Since last year

$2K (-1.2%)

Since last sale

$57K (+38.8%)

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 +92% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$204K
September 2026	$204K
August 2026	$210K
July 2026	$214K
June 2026	$214K
May 2026	$212K
April 2026	$208K
March 2026	$202K
February 2026	$199K
January 2026	$196K
2025
December 2025	$198K
November 2025	$200K
October 2025	$200K
September 2025	$206K
August 2025	$206K
July 2025	$205K
June 2025	$207K
May 2025	$211K
April 2025	$211K
March 2025	$204K
February 2025	$198K
January 2025	$195K
2024
December 2024	$198K
November 2024	$204K
October 2024	$200K
September 2024	$201K
August 2024	$205K
July 2024	$204K
June 2024	$206K
May 2024	$201K
April 2024	$197K
March 2024	$192K
February 2024	$187K
January 2024	$185K
2023
December 2023	$187K
November 2023	$187K
October 2023	$189K
September 2023	$190K
August 2023	$189K
July 2023	$187K
June 2023	$189K
May 2023	$184K
April 2023	$180K
March 2023	$176K
February 2023	$170K
January 2023	$169K
2022
December 2022	$168K
November 2022	$168K
October 2022	$171K
September 2022	$171K
August 2022	$169K
July 2022	$158K
June 2022	$158K
May 2022	$155K
April 2022	$154K
March 2022	$153K
February 2022	$153K
January 2022	$152K
2021
December 2021	$151K
November 2021	$150K
October 2021	$149K
September 2021	$149K
August 2021	$147K
July 2021	$147K
June 2021	$140K
May 2021	$145K
April 2021	$144K
March 2021	$136K
February 2021	$135K
January 2021	$134K
2020
December 2020	$133K
November 2020	$134K
October 2020	$136K
September 2020	$136K
August 2020	$130K
July 2020	$129K
June 2020	$128K
May 2020	$129K
April 2020	$129K
March 2020	$129K
February 2020	$128K
January 2020	$129K
2019
December 2019	$129K
November 2019	$130K
October 2019	$131K
September 2019	$131K
August 2019	$130K
July 2019	$131K
June 2019	$129K
May 2019	$126K
April 2019	$128K
March 2019	$126K
February 2019	$126K
January 2019	$125K
2018
December 2018	$124K
November 2018	$125K
October 2018	$125K
September 2018	$122K
August 2018	$123K
July 2018	$123K
June 2018	$123K
May 2018	$123K
April 2018	$123K
March 2018	$123K
February 2018	$122K
January 2018	$121K
2017
December 2017	$119K
November 2017	$119K
October 2017	$119K
September 2017	$119K
August 2017	$118K
July 2017	$118K
June 2017	$115K
May 2017	$117K
April 2017	$117K
March 2017	$116K
February 2017	$115K
January 2017	$115K
2016
December 2016	$107K
November 2016	$109K
October 2016	$106K

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
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.15	Single-Family Home	$200,000	07/27/26	3	2	1,888
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.31	Single-Family Home	$170,200	12/08/25	3	2	1,824
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.36	Single-Family Home	$250,000	05/29/26	3	2	1,701
912 S Glenwood St, Effingham, IL	0.29	Single-Family Home	$186,000	12/01/25	3	2	1,680
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$147,000	11/17/25	2	2	1,556
1108 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$240,000	07/31/26	3	1.5	1,964
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/24/26	4	2	1,800
601 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/10/25	3	2	1,384
902 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.23	Single-Family Home	$160,000	08/07/26	3	2	1,504
1005 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$165,000	04/03/26	3	2.5	1,868

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
302 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
610 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	$124,500	1	1	1,602	Off Market
607 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	$579,500	Studio	-	-	Off Market
608 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	-	2	1	-	Off Market
300 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$297,300	4	3	1,889	Off Market
701 S 1st St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$235,200	1	3	2,311	Off Market
606 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$98,300	1	1	905	Off Market
701 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$215,300	1	2	1,617	Off Market
509 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$665,900	Studio	-	-	Off Market
301 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$303,300	3	4	3,376	Off Market
604 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$1,000	Studio	-	-	Recently Sold
703 S 1st St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$247,800	4	3	2,110	Off Market
703 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$166,100	3	1.5	1,699	Off Market
602 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$125,800	2	1	1,014	Off Market
208 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$140,800	1	1	788	Off Market
600 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$5,000	3	1	1,176	Recently Sold
609 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$126,600	2	1	844	Off Market
206 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$158,100	3	1	1,170	Off Market
711 S 1st St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$406,800	4	3.5	3,320	Off Market
605 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$96,700	1	1	844	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 304 E Grove Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1957

0.51 acre lot

2,230 sqft

$91/sqft

Garage

About this House

This red brick beauty has more to offer than curb appeal! Located on a semi private tree lined lot, you will see the value when you step inside. The living room has hardwood and gas fireplace, kitchen would please any chef with lots of storage, pantry and counter space. Three sky tubes add extra light to the home. There is a jetted tub in the main bath! Master bedroom has a double plus a single closet. Cozy family room, additional bedroom and bath are downstairs in the walk out basement. Outside there is a great patio with water feature. A creek surrounds the property on two sides.

304 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,230 sqft single-family home built in 1957. It last sold for $146,900 on Jul 30, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $203,600, with a rent estimate of $1,880/month.

Home Details for 304 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
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa FireplaceJetted Bath Tub

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features PatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.51 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 30, 2021 Source: CIBR #6212705	Sold	$146,900
Jun 24, 2021 Source: CIBR #6212705	Pending	$144,900
Jun 21, 2021 Source: CIBR #6212705	PriceChange	$144,900 Price decreased by 3%
Jun 3, 2021 Source: CIBR #6212705	Listed For Sale	$149,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$3,360	$167,220

Additional Cost

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated August 2026

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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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3mo 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
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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 304 E Grove Ave

What is 304 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 304 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $203,600.
What is the price history for 304 E Grove Ave?
304 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $146,900 in July 2021.
Is Effingham a buyer's or seller's market?
Effingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Effingham?
Residents describe Effingham, IL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Effingham, IL.
Does 304 E Grove Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 304 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 304 E Grove Ave?
The lot at 304 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.51 acres (22,216 sq ft).