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

OFF MARKET

508 E Virginia Ave
Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,432 sqft

$209,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,392/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$209,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,392/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,432 sqft

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

All of the updates have been done while keeping the original charm of this family home. One of the most sought after neighborhoods in Effingham has an opening! Pack your bags and move right into this 3 bedroom 2 full bath home. Beautiful hardwood floors with the original doors and trim all in pristine condition. Lots of updates throughout including AC and furnace 2012, water heater 2015, garage doors 2014, kitchen flooring 2013, kitchen counter tops and hardware 2015, Stainless steel kitchen appliances 2014 the list goes on! Enjoy the charming front porch or the private fenced in yard. The attic and crawl space have extra lighting. With the park just down the street you will find all kinds of activities to keep the kids entertained.

508 E Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,432 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $132,000 on Jan 31, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $209,500, with a rent estimate of $1,517/month.

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 508 E Virginia Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities MicrowaveRefrigerator

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price History for 508 E Virginia Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
01/31/2018	$132,000	Sold	CIBR #6173954
Recording Date 01/31/2018 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/01/2017	$134,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (-1%)
10/19/2017	$135,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,000 (-1%)
09/11/2017	$137,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $2,000 (-1%)
08/15/2017	$139,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/21/2015	$126,000	Sold	CIBR #6152685
Recording Date 08/21/2015 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/01/2015	$126,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/05/2011	$98,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/05/2011 Contract Date 04/04/2011 County Transfer Tax $49 Total Transfer Tax $147

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated May 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$2,781
Assessment	$141,510

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 508 E Virginia Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
508 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$229,900	04/20/26	3	2	1,336
303 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$178,000	12/01/25	4	2	1,647
511 N 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$92,500	02/06/26	4	2	1,587
704 S Pembroke St, Effingham, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$214,000	12/22/25	3	1.5	1,535
108 W Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$148,000	04/24/26	4	1	1,502
915 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.48	Single-Family Home	$106,023	02/25/26	2	2	1,345
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.29	Single-Family Home	$107,500	03/05/26	2	1	1,495
302 W Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL	0.45	Single-Family Home	$129,500	07/02/26	3	1	1,624
711 N Cleveland St, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$139,000	10/31/25	3	1	1,820
304 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$70,000	10/02/25	2	1	1,230

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OFF MARKET
Est. $187,200
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,008 sqft
504 E Virginia Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $318,900
3 bd
3 ba
2,124 sqft
602 E Virginia Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $314,100
3 bd
2 ba
2,502 sqft
202 N Willow St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $261,700
5 bd
3 ba
2,748 sqft
607 E Virginia Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
APR 20, 2026
$229,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,336 sqft
508 E Saint Louis Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $328,400
5 bd
3 ba
2,368 sqft
707 N Willow St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $223,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,664 sqft
604 E Saint Louis Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
0.33 ACRES
$204,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,820 sqft
711 N Cleveland St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $378,300
3 bd
3 ba
2,732 sqft
703 N 1st St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $225,800
3 bd
2 ba
1,692 sqft
306 N 1st St,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
DEC 8, 2025
$279,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,359 sqft
603 E Saint Louis Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
$164,900
5 bd
3 ba
2,836 sqft
702 N 2nd St,
Effingham, IL 62401

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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

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Laynetyler18
Prev. Resident
3w 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
Resident
7y ago
"Area has limited public transportation. Mostly residents use private vehicles but roads are not crowded."
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