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 505 E Virginia Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 505 E Virginia Ave in Effingham, IL is $254,800 .

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 .

How big is the lot at 505 E Virginia Ave?

The lot at 505 E Virginia Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

Does 505 E Virginia Ave have a garage?

Yes, 505 E Virginia Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$254,800

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
2 Baths
1,812 sqft

505 E Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,726/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$255K

Since last month

$2K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$20K (+8.6%)

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 +55% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$255K
August 2026	$254K
July 2026	$257K
June 2026	$253K
May 2026	$246K
April 2026	$244K
March 2026	$233K
February 2026	$234K
January 2026	$234K
2025
December 2025	$231K
November 2025	$233K
October 2025	$232K
September 2025	$238K
August 2025	$235K
July 2025	$240K
June 2025	$239K
May 2025	$241K
April 2025	$242K
March 2025	$226K
February 2025	$223K
January 2025	$218K
2024
December 2024	$218K
November 2024	$220K
October 2024	$231K
September 2024	$238K
August 2024	$233K
July 2024	$226K
June 2024	$230K
May 2024	$228K
April 2024	$230K
March 2024	$229K
February 2024	$222K
January 2024	$217K
2023
December 2023	$215K
November 2023	$217K
October 2023	$225K
September 2023	$230K
August 2023	$229K
July 2023	$230K
June 2023	$212K
May 2023	$210K
April 2023	$207K
March 2023	$207K
February 2023	$204K
January 2023	$206K
2022
December 2022	$206K
November 2022	$207K
October 2022	$210K
September 2022	$209K
August 2022	$206K
July 2022	$204K
June 2022	$202K
May 2022	$199K
April 2022	$195K
March 2022	$196K
February 2022	$192K
January 2022	$195K
2021
December 2021	$189K
November 2021	$190K
October 2021	$189K
September 2021	$184K
August 2021	$177K
July 2021	$182K
June 2021	$189K
May 2021	$201K
April 2021	$198K
March 2021	$191K
February 2021	$189K
January 2021	$189K
2020
December 2020	$188K
November 2020	$186K
October 2020	$185K
September 2020	$186K
August 2020	$187K
July 2020	$186K
June 2020	$185K
May 2020	$187K
April 2020	$187K
March 2020	$188K
February 2020	$188K
January 2020	$188K
2019
December 2019	$187K
November 2019	$188K
October 2019	$187K
September 2019	$187K
August 2019	$186K
July 2019	$185K
June 2019	$182K
May 2019	$182K
April 2019	$180K
March 2019	$174K
February 2019	$172K
January 2019	$175K
2018
December 2018	$171K
November 2018	$168K
October 2018	$166K
September 2018	$169K
August 2018	$168K
July 2018	$168K
June 2018	$168K
May 2018	$168K
April 2018	$168K
March 2018	$168K
February 2018	$168K
January 2018	$167K
2017
December 2017	$167K
November 2017	$165K
October 2017	$165K
September 2017	$166K
August 2017	$170K
July 2017	$171K
June 2017	$163K
May 2017	$163K
April 2017	$168K
March 2017	$162K
February 2017	$163K
January 2017	$160K
2016
December 2016	$165K
November 2016	$165K
October 2016	$164K
September 2016	$164K

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
509 N 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.24	Single-Family Home	$197,500	05/27/26	1	2	1,260
508 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.03	Single-Family Home	$229,900	04/20/26	3	2	1,336
707 N 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.29	Single-Family Home	$215,000	05/28/26	2	2	1,510
600 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$208,000	10/24/25	1	1	1,260
600 E Temple Ave, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$160,000	12/17/25	1	2	1,431
804 N Glenwood St, Louisville, IL	0.31	Single-Family Home	$325,000	03/03/26	1	2	1,558
303 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$178,000	12/01/25	4	2	1,647
608 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.15	Single-Family Home	$192,500	06/04/26	3	1.5	1,668
511 N 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$92,500	02/06/26	4	2	1,587
304 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$70,000	10/02/25	2	1	1,230

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
202 N Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	$314,800	3	2	2,502	Off Market
508 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	$229,900	3	2	1,336	Recently Sold
504 E Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$158,800	2	1.5	1,008	Off Market
607 E Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$263,800	5	3	2,748	Off Market
602 E Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$310,400	3	3	2,124	Off Market
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$279,000	3	2.5	2,359	Recently Sold
306 N 1st St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$225,100	3	2	1,692	Off Market
604 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$221,400	3	2	1,664	Off Market
214 N Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$249,900	3	3	5,028	Off Market
605 E Market Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$336,900	4	2.5	3,600	Off Market
303 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$178,000	4	2	1,647	Recently Sold
707 N Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$331,200	5	3	2,368	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1995

1,812 sqft

$141/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 505 E Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL. 505 E Virginia Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,812 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7405 sqft and was built in 1995.

505 E Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,812 sqft single-family home built in 1995. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $254,800, with a rent estimate of $1,375/month.

Home Details for 505 E Virginia Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1995
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

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

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,990	$238,860

Home facts updated by county records

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
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
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 505 E Virginia Ave

What is 505 E Virginia Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 505 E Virginia Ave in Effingham, IL is $254,800.
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.
How big is the lot at 505 E Virginia Ave?
The lot at 505 E Virginia Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).
Does 505 E Virginia Ave have a garage?
Yes, 505 E Virginia Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.