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 Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 304 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $290,300 .

What is the price history for 304 E Jefferson Ave?

304 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $367,000 in March 2018.

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 304 E Jefferson Ave?

The lot at 304 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

304 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

OFF MARKET

$290,300

Trulia Estimate

Studio

304 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 1, 2018 for $367,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$290K

Since last month

$11K (-3.8%)

Since last year

$10K (-3.4%)

Since last sale

$76K (-20.7%)

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 +83% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$291K
August 2026	$290K
July 2026	$303K
June 2026	$286K
May 2026	$279K
April 2026	$285K
March 2026	$257K
February 2026	$276K
January 2026	$279K
2025
December 2025	$261K
November 2025	$248K
October 2025	$282K
September 2025	$284K
August 2025	$302K
July 2025	$287K
June 2025	$317K
May 2025	$282K
April 2025	$321K
March 2025	$293K
February 2025	$282K
January 2025	$278K
2024
December 2024	$291K
November 2024	$282K
October 2024	$304K
September 2024	$327K
August 2024	$313K
July 2024	$288K
June 2024	$307K
May 2024	$308K
April 2024	$317K
March 2024	$300K
February 2024	$269K
January 2024	$261K
2023
December 2023	$290K
November 2023	$294K
October 2023	$287K
September 2023	$292K
August 2023	$285K
July 2023	$275K
June 2023	$271K
2016
December 2016	$165K
November 2016	$164K
October 2016	$162K
September 2016	$159K

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
109 S 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$376,500	02/06/26		-	-
702 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.22	Single-Family Home	$227,000	08/24/26	3	2	3,356
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$123,000	08/28/26	3	1	1,995
200 N Willow St, Effingham, IL	0.10	Single-Family Home	$337,500	07/23/26	3	2.5	2,280
109 W Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$370,000	05/04/26		-	-
508 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.24	Single-Family Home	$229,900	04/20/26	3	2	1,336
303 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$178,000	12/01/25	4	2	1,647
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.22	Single-Family Home	$279,000	12/08/25	3	2.5	2,359
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$107,500	03/05/26	2	1	1,495
719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$192,000	05/14/26	5	2	1,862

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
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$123,000	3	1	1,995	Recently Sold
109 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$174,400	3	1	1,512	Off Market
214 N Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$249,900	3	3	5,028	Off Market
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$107,500	2	1	1,495	Recently Sold
303 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$178,000	4	2	1,647	Recently Sold
505 E Section Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$93,700	1	1	768	Off Market
306 N 1st St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$225,100	3	2	1,692	Off Market
609 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$326,600	4	3	2,311	Off Market
605 E Market Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.21	$336,900	4	2.5	3,600	Off Market
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.22	$279,000	3	2.5	2,359	Recently Sold
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.20	$250,000	3	2	1,701	Recently Sold
508 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.24	$229,900	3	2	1,336	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1968

About this House

This single-family home is located at 304 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL. 304 E Jefferson Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has a lot size of 8712 sqft and was built in 1968.

304 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a studio single-family home built in 1968. It last sold for $367,000 on Mar 1, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $290,300, with a rent estimate of $1,090/month.

Home Details for 304 E Jefferson Ave

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1968
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Office

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 1, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$367,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$5,973	$265,230

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 304 E Jefferson Ave

What is 304 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 304 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $290,300.
What is the price history for 304 E Jefferson Ave?
304 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $367,000 in March 2018.
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 304 E Jefferson Ave?
The lot at 304 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).