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 the price history for 5 E Chinquapin Ave?

5 E Chinquapin Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $170,000 in June 2021.

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.

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 .

OFF MARKET

$170,000

Last sold price

5 E Chinquapin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 18, 2021 for $170,000

Home Value

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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	Bath	Sqft
9079 E South Circle Dr, Effingham, IL	0.53	Lot/Land	$175,000	09/30/25	-	-
N South Shore Dr, Effingham, IL	0.18	Lot/Land	$111,462	01/23/26	-	-
18 Spyglass Ct, Effingham, IL	1.69	Lot/Land	$60,000	09/30/25	-	-
13411 Augusta National Dr, Effingham, IL	1.82	Lot/Land	$85,000	09/30/25	-	-
13219 Turnberry Dr, Effingham, IL	1.83	Lot/Land	$39,000	04/15/26	-	-
24 N Country Club Rd, Effingham, IL	1.79	Lot/Land	$39,000	06/05/26	-	-
Augusta National Dr, Effingham, IL	1.91	Lot/Land	$88,000	02/04/26	-	-
38 N Country Club Rd, Effingham, IL	1.95	Lot/Land	$39,000	10/17/25	-	-
N Country club Rd, Effingham, IL	1.55	Lot/Land	$700,000	02/13/26	-	2,191,068
9 N Country Club Rd, Effingham, IL	2.02	Lot/Land	$35,000	08/03/26	-	-

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
8838 E Chinquapin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.02	$890,000	5	3	2,956	For Sale
14 N South Shore Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	-	-	-	-	Off Market
8774 E Chinquapin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$370,000	2	1	1,000	Recently Sold
14076 N South Shore Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.20	$497,900	3	2.5	4,320	Off Market
14408 N South Shore Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$111,500	3	2.5	2,010	Recently Sold
N South Shore Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$111,462	-	-	-	Recently Sold
8960 E South Circle Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.23	$559,900	4	3	1,832	For Sale
9151 E Park Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.31	$398,600	3	2	2,852	Off Market
13969 N 850th St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.48	$275,600	3	2	1,520	Off Market
9342 E South Circle Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.46	$110,000	3	1	1,895	Recently Sold
9320 E South Circle Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.49	$189,900	3	2	1,168	For Sale
14660 N 7th Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.50	$596,900	5	2	2,283	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type

Lot/Land

Lot Size

0.64 acres

About this House

Great building location on this gently slopping lot with a wonderful view up Gypsy cove. Located in a no wake area of the Lake , with 100ft + or - of steel sea wall! Build your own dock this year on a deep water location surrounded by nice homes. One of very few lots remaining on Lake Sara with deep water an fantastic view looking down Gypsy cove. Peaceful water as the no wake zone starts several 100 ft north of the small cove to the west of the lot. Drive by and take a look of the view down Gypsy cove from the south end.

5 E Chinquapin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a lot/land. It last sold for $170,000 on Jun 18, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $901/month.

Home Details for 5 E Chinquapin Ave

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Lot Land

Interior Features
Appliances & Utilities Cable Ready

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Wood

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.64 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 18, 2021 Source: CIBR #6205772	Sold	$170,000
May 5, 2021 Source: CIBR #6205772	Pending	$179,900
Mar 8, 2021 Source: CIBR #6205772	Listed For Sale	$179,900
Mar 1, 2021 Source: CIBR #6205772	ListingRemoved
Sep 8, 2020 Source: CIBR #6205772	Listed For Sale	$179,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,387	$76,080

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 5 E Chinquapin Ave

What is the price history for 5 E Chinquapin Ave?
5 E Chinquapin Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $170,000 in June 2021.
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.
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.