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 305 E Wernsing Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 305 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL is $150,500 .

What is the price history for 305 E Wernsing Ave?

305 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $115,000 in August 2019.

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.

Does 305 E Wernsing Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 305 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 305 E Wernsing Ave?

The lot at 305 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$150,500

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
918 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

305 E Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,041/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 16, 2019 for $115,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$151K

Since last month

$2K (-1.1%)

Since last year

$500 (+0.3%)

Since last sale

$35K (+30.5%)

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 +108% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$150K
August 2026	$149K
July 2026	$152K
June 2026	$150K
May 2026	$151K
April 2026	$146K
March 2026	$144K
February 2026	$140K
January 2026	$141K
2025
December 2025	$145K
November 2025	$147K
October 2025	$150K
September 2025	$150K
August 2025	$150K
July 2025	$154K
June 2025	$153K
May 2025	$153K
April 2025	$152K
March 2025	$148K
February 2025	$148K
January 2025	$147K
2024
December 2024	$150K
November 2024	$150K
October 2024	$149K
September 2024	$148K
August 2024	$151K
July 2024	$147K
June 2024	$149K
May 2024	$147K
April 2024	$146K
March 2024	$144K
February 2024	$142K
January 2024	$141K
2023
December 2023	$143K
November 2023	$141K
October 2023	$144K
September 2023	$142K
August 2023	$143K
July 2023	$144K
June 2023	$140K
May 2023	$127K
April 2023	$123K
March 2023	$120K
February 2023	$109K
January 2023	$80K
2022
December 2022	$80K
November 2022	$77K
September 2022	$82K
August 2022	$82K
July 2022	$84K
June 2022	$86K
May 2022	$83K
April 2022	$82K
March 2022	$80K
February 2022	$73K
January 2022	$76K
2021
December 2021	$75K
November 2021	$78K
October 2021	$77K
September 2021	$71K
August 2021	$70K
July 2021	$75K
June 2021	$81K
May 2021	$96K
April 2021	$95K
March 2021	$90K
February 2021	$88K
January 2021	$88K
2020
December 2020	$87K
November 2020	$87K
October 2020	$87K
September 2020	$88K
August 2020	$88K
July 2020	$87K
June 2020	$86K
May 2020	$87K
April 2020	$85K
March 2020	$86K
February 2020	$84K
January 2020	$84K
2019
December 2019	$84K
November 2019	$84K
October 2019	$83K
September 2019	$82K
August 2019	$81K
July 2019	$80K
June 2019	$80K
May 2019	$79K
April 2019	$79K
March 2019	$78K
February 2019	$79K
January 2019	$77K
2018
December 2018	$77K
November 2018	$77K
October 2018	$78K
September 2018	$78K
August 2018	$77K
July 2018	$77K
June 2018	$77K
May 2018	$76K
April 2018	$75K
March 2018	$76K
February 2018	$76K
January 2018	$74K
2017
December 2017	$73K
November 2017	$74K
October 2017	$75K
September 2017	$73K
August 2017	$72K
July 2017	$72K
June 2017	$73K
May 2017	$72K
April 2017	$72K
March 2017	$72K
February 2017	$72K
January 2017	$71K
2016
December 2016	$74K
November 2016	$73K
October 2016	$73K
September 2016	$72K

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	0.18	Single-Family Home	$81,500	12/31/25	1	1	892
1401 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$99,000	07/17/26	2	1	848
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.40	Single-Family Home	$122,175	08/05/26	2	1	864
1307 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$122,000	03/05/26	3	1.5	1,040
609 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.49	Single-Family Home	$120,000	09/08/25	2	1	844
308 E Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL	0.08	Single-Family Home	$122,500	05/26/26	2	2	765
1601 S Park St, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$138,000	12/11/25	3	1	1,120
1601 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.22	Single-Family Home	$179,000	05/29/26	3	1	1,384
311 W Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL	0.37	Single-Family Home	$100,000	09/15/25	4	1	1,386
315 W Kagay Ave, Effingham, IL	0.43	Single-Family Home	$115,000	07/09/26	3	1	1,189

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
304 E Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$108,300	2	1	1,168	Off Market
308 E Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$122,500	2	2	765	Recently Sold
1208 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$98,000	2	1	736	For Sale
210 E Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$171,800	3	2	2,344	Off Market
206 E Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$166,500	3	1	1,100	Off Market
1400 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$261,500	4	3	3,037	Off Market
202 E Eiche Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$169,900	3	2	1,352	Recently Sold
1110 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$350,000	3	2.5	3,402	Recently Sold
1307 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$122,000	3	1.5	1,040	Recently Sold
107 E Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$150,800	2	1	1,103	Off Market
1108 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.20	$240,000	3	1.5	1,964	Recently Sold
1500 S 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$166,200	3	1.5	1,340	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 305 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

1948

Lot Size

0.3 acres

Living Area

918 sqft

Price/Sqft

$164

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 305 E Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL. 305 E Wernsing Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 918 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 6534 sqft and was built in 1948.

305 E Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 918 sqft single-family home built in 1948. It last sold for $115,000 on Aug 16, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $150,500, with a rent estimate of $1,014/month.

Home Details for 305 E Wernsing Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Heating & Cooling Cooling System: Central

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 16, 2019 Source: CIBR #6194199	Sold	$115,000
Jan 9, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$7,658

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$788	$111,300

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 305 E Wernsing Ave

What is 305 E Wernsing Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 305 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL is $150,500.
What is the price history for 305 E Wernsing Ave?
305 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $115,000 in August 2019.
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.
Does 305 E Wernsing Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 305 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 305 E Wernsing Ave?
The lot at 305 E Wernsing Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).