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 508 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 508 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $141,900 .

What is the price history for 508 E Grove Ave?

508 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $115,000 in April 2022.

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 508 E Grove Ave?

The lot at 508 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).

Does 508 E Grove Ave have a garage?

Yes, 508 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$141,900

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,250 sqft

508 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $987/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 6, 2022 for $115,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$142K

Since last month

$100 (+0.1%)

Since last year

$3K (+2.1%)

Since last sale

$25K (+22.1%)

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 +134% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$140K
July 2026	$140K
June 2026	$140K
May 2026	$140K
April 2026	$136K
March 2026	$132K
February 2026	$132K
January 2026	$132K
2025
December 2025	$133K
November 2025	$133K
October 2025	$133K
September 2025	$138K
August 2025	$138K
July 2025	$137K
June 2025	$137K
May 2025	$139K
April 2025	$138K
March 2025	$134K
February 2025	$133K
January 2025	$131K
2024
December 2024	$133K
November 2024	$137K
October 2024	$137K
September 2024	$136K
August 2024	$138K
July 2024	$137K
June 2024	$138K
May 2024	$137K
April 2024	$135K
March 2024	$133K
February 2024	$132K
January 2024	$131K
2023
December 2023	$132K
November 2023	$131K
October 2023	$129K
September 2023	$127K
August 2023	$127K
July 2023	$120K
June 2023	$120K
May 2023	$119K
April 2023	$117K
March 2023	$117K
February 2023	$121K
January 2023	$121K
2022
December 2022	$121K
November 2022	$120K
October 2022	$121K
September 2022	$120K
August 2022	$121K
July 2022	$117K
June 2022	$116K
May 2022	$111K
April 2022	$108K
March 2022	$108K
February 2022	$106K
January 2022	$104K
2021
December 2021	$104K
November 2021	$104K
October 2021	$104K
September 2021	$105K
August 2021	$103K
July 2021	$105K
June 2021	$101K
May 2021	$97K
April 2021	$94K
March 2021	$88K
February 2021	$90K
January 2021	$92K
2020
December 2020	$89K
November 2020	$90K
October 2020	$88K
September 2020	$88K
August 2020	$81K
July 2020	$81K
June 2020	$80K
May 2020	$81K
April 2020	$81K
March 2020	$80K
February 2020	$81K
January 2020	$80K
2019
December 2019	$79K
November 2019	$77K
October 2019	$77K
September 2019	$75K
August 2019	$78K
July 2019	$78K
June 2019	$75K
May 2019	$74K
April 2019	$78K
March 2019	$77K
February 2019	$75K
January 2019	$76K
2018
December 2018	$73K
November 2018	$72K
October 2018	$71K
September 2018	$76K
August 2018	$75K
July 2018	$71K
June 2018	$68K
May 2018	$73K
April 2018	$75K
March 2018	$74K
February 2018	$73K
January 2018	$72K
2017
December 2017	$72K
November 2017	$74K
October 2017	$72K
September 2017	$69K
August 2017	$69K
July 2017	$68K
June 2017	$73K
May 2017	$71K
April 2017	$72K
March 2017	$69K
February 2017	$66K
January 2017	$62K
2016
December 2016	$60K
November 2016	$61K
October 2016	$63K
September 2016	$65K
August 2016	$60K

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	0.11	Single-Family Home	$122,175	08/05/26	2	1	864
609 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$120,000	09/08/25	2	1	844
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$147,000	11/17/25	2	2	1,556
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	0.32	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,405
1214 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.49	Single-Family Home	$81,500	12/31/25	1	1	892
601 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/10/25	3	2	1,384
1003 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$189,000	12/02/25	3	1	1,185
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.04	Single-Family Home	$200,000	07/27/26	3	2	1,888
1011 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.37	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	0.04	$200,000	3	2	1,888	Recently Sold
512 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	$164,400	3	1	1,292	Off Market
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$147,000	2	2	1,556	Recently Sold
516 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$167,400	2	1	1,728	Off Market
603 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$151,000	3	1	1,160	Off Market
700 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
509 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	$160,300	2	1	1,040	Off Market
706 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$156,400	3	1	1,267	Off Market
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$122,175	2	1	864	Recently Sold
706 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$181,800	3	1	1,272	Off Market
601 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$145,000	3	2	1,384	Recently Sold
802 S Rosewood St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$170,300	4	2	1,280	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 508 E Grove Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1955

Living Area

1,250 sqft

Price/Sqft

$114

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 508 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL. 508 E Grove Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,250 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9583 sqft and was built in 1955.

508 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,250 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $115,000 on Apr 6, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $141,900, with a rent estimate of $787/month.

Home Details for 508 E Grove Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Apr 6, 2022 Source: N/A	Sold	$115,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,228	$72,510

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
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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
6y 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 508 E Grove Ave

What is 508 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 508 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $141,900.
What is the price history for 508 E Grove Ave?
508 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $115,000 in April 2022.
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 508 E Grove Ave?
The lot at 508 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).
Does 508 E Grove Ave have a garage?
Yes, 508 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.