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 506 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 506 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $143,200 .

What is the price history for 506 E Grove Ave?

506 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $124,900 in June 2023.

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 506 E Grove Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 506 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 506 E Grove Ave?

The lot at 506 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$143,200

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
900 sqft

506 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,023/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 12, 2023 for $124,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$143K

Since last month

$1K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$700 (+0.5%)

Since last sale

$18K (+14.7%)

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 +104% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$143K
August 2026	$144K
July 2026	$146K
June 2026	$146K
May 2026	$145K
April 2026	$141K
March 2026	$138K
February 2026	$138K
January 2026	$137K
2025
December 2025	$139K
November 2025	$139K
October 2025	$139K
September 2025	$143K
August 2025	$142K
July 2025	$141K
June 2025	$141K
May 2025	$142K
April 2025	$142K
March 2025	$138K
February 2025	$138K
January 2025	$137K
2024
December 2024	$137K
November 2024	$137K
October 2024	$136K
September 2024	$134K
August 2024	$136K
July 2024	$132K
June 2024	$132K
May 2024	$131K
April 2024	$128K
March 2024	$128K
February 2024	$128K
January 2024	$130K
2023
December 2023	$129K
November 2023	$129K
October 2023	$128K
September 2023	$127K
August 2023	$127K
July 2023	$126K
June 2023	$125K
May 2023	$121K
April 2023	$114K
March 2023	$113K
February 2023	$110K
January 2023	$111K
2022
December 2022	$113K
November 2022	$113K
October 2022	$114K
September 2022	$114K
August 2022	$113K
July 2022	$115K
June 2022	$114K
May 2022	$112K
April 2022	$110K
March 2022	$110K
February 2022	$110K
January 2022	$108K
2021
December 2021	$108K
November 2021	$108K
October 2021	$108K
September 2021	$108K
August 2021	$108K
July 2021	$109K
June 2021	$101K
May 2021	$87K
April 2021	$86K
March 2021	$83K
February 2021	$83K
January 2021	$83K
2020
December 2020	$84K
November 2020	$84K
October 2020	$83K
September 2020	$83K
August 2020	$83K
July 2020	$82K
June 2020	$81K
May 2020	$81K
April 2020	$81K
March 2020	$81K
February 2020	$80K
January 2020	$80K
2019
December 2019	$80K
November 2019	$80K
October 2019	$80K
September 2019	$80K
August 2019	$77K
July 2019	$78K
June 2019	$78K
May 2019	$77K
April 2019	$76K
March 2019	$75K
February 2019	$74K
January 2019	$77K
2018
December 2018	$78K
November 2018	$77K
October 2018	$77K
September 2018	$77K
August 2018	$76K
July 2018	$76K
June 2018	$75K
May 2018	$75K
April 2018	$74K
March 2018	$75K
February 2018	$74K
January 2018	$73K
2017
December 2017	$73K
November 2017	$73K
October 2017	$74K
September 2017	$72K
August 2017	$74K
July 2017	$72K
June 2017	$72K
May 2017	$71K
April 2017	$71K
March 2017	$69K
February 2017	$70K
January 2017	$70K
2016
December 2016	$67K
November 2016	$70K
October 2016	$71K
September 2016	$70K

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
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$122,175	08/05/26	2	1	864
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$147,000	11/17/25	2	2	1,556
516 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$200,000	09/11/26	3	2	1,108
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$107,500	03/05/26	2	1	1,495
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.31	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,405
1003 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$189,000	12/02/25	3	1	1,185
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL	0.33	Single-Family Home	$123,000	08/28/26	3	1	1,995
601 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.15	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/10/25	3	2	1,384
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.05	Single-Family Home	$200,000	07/27/26	3	2	1,888
1011 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.39	Single-Family Home	$185,000	10/21/25	3	1	1,309

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
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$200,000	3	2	1,888	Recently Sold
512 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$162,300	3	1	1,292	Off Market
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$154,800	2	2	1,556	Off Market
516 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$168,800	2	1	1,728	Off Market
516 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$200,000	3	2	1,108	Recently Sold
603 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$148,600	3	1	1,160	Off Market
700 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
509 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$161,100	2	1	1,040	Off Market
706 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$154,300	3	1	1,267	Off Market
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$122,175	2	1	864	Recently Sold
706 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$181,700	3	1	1,272	Off Market
601 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$145,000	3	2	1,384	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 506 E Grove Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1952

900 sqft

$159/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Yard shedNice deck

Tenant Pays all Utilities and garbage pickup

506 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 900 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $124,900 on Jun 12, 2023. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2018 with an asking price of $700 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $143,200, with a rent estimate of $1,119/month.

Home Details for 506 E Grove Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952
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: 9583 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 12, 2023 Source: CIBR #6227131	Sold	$124,900
May 20, 2023 Source: CIBR #6227131	Pending	$124,900
May 6, 2023 Source: CIBR #6227131	Contingent	$124,900
May 5, 2023 Source: CIBR #6227131	Listed For Sale	$124,900
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Oct 1, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$85,000
Aug 13, 2018 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$700
Aug 11, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$700

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,508	$84,960

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 506 E Grove Ave

What is 506 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 506 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $143,200.
What is the price history for 506 E Grove Ave?
506 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $124,900 in June 2023.
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 506 E Grove Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 506 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 506 E Grove Ave?
The lot at 506 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).