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 S 3rd St
Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,230 sqft

$142,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $962/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$142,600

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $962/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,230 sqft

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

You can't go wrong with this 3 bedroom and 2 bath home located in the heart of Effingham. This spacious home has had recent updates and is ready for a new owner. The current owner has priced it to sell! Don't let this one get away. Call today for a viewing.
Please note it is a shared garage.

508 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,230 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $90,000 on Feb 11, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $142,600, with a rent estimate of $1,414/month.

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 508 S 3rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price History for 508 S 3rd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/11/2022	$90,000	Sold	CIBR #6217202
Recording Date 02/11/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/08/2022	$92,500	Pending	RE/MAX International #6217202

01/07/2022	$92,500	Contingent	CIBR #6217202

01/07/2022	$92,500	Pending	CIBR #6217202

01/05/2022	$92,500	Listed For Sale	CIBR #6217202

04/26/2012	$69,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

04/11/2012	$69,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $5,100 (-7%)
02/14/2012	$75,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

07/28/2006	$63,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 07/28/2006 Contract Date 07/27/2006 County Transfer Tax $32 Total Transfer Tax $95

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated May 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$2,577
Assessment	$114,420

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 508 S 3rd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
406 S 5th St, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$65,000	10/03/25	3	1.5	2,182
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,405
601 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.33	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/10/25	3	2	1,384
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.26	Single-Family Home	$147,000	11/17/25	2	2	1,556
609 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.05	Single-Family Home	$120,000	09/08/25	2	1	844
307 W Crawford Ave, Effingham, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$171,400	06/05/26	3	1.5	1,568
906 S 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.24	Single-Family Home	$93,000	09/19/25	3	2	1,266
106 W Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL	0.51	Single-Family Home	$103,500	07/31/25	3	1.5	1,188
603 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.26	Single-Family Home	$147,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,160
102 Southeastern Ave, Effingham, IL	0.15	Single-Family Home	$134,000	02/11/26	2	1.5	982

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SOLD
SEP 8, 2025
$120,000
2 bd
1 ba
844 sqft
609 S 2nd St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $128,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,030 sqft
600 S 3rd St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
W National Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $243,400
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,929 sqft
413 S 3rd St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $103,300
2 bd
1 ba
600 sqft
610 S 4th St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $410,900
4 bd
3.5 ba
3,320 sqft
711 S 1st St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $216,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,352 sqft
704 S 4th St,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
0.49 ACRES
$199,999
3 bd
3 ba
2,944 sqft
806 S 4th St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $209,800
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,562 sqft
606 S 5th St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
700 S Willow St,
Effingham, IL 62401
Curtis Thompson, Real Broker, LLC
FORECLOSURE
BANK OWNED
0.32 ACRES
$79,900
4 bd
2 ba
2,268 sqft
405 S 4th St,
Effingham, IL 62401
Four Seasons Realty, Inc., Price Change
OFF MARKET
Est. $80,700
500 S 5th 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Laynetyler18
Prev. Resident
2w 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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