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

SOLD

FEB 6, 2026

511 N 3rd St
Effingham, IL 62401

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,587 sqft

$92,500

Last Sold: Feb 6, 2026

$58/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $669/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$92,500

Last Sold: Feb 6, 2026

$58/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $669/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,587 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 511 N 3rd St.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1930

Living Area

1,587 sqft

Price/Sqft

$58/sqft

Parking

Garage

About this House

Check out this cute Bungalow in the middle of town! This home features a large yard, a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 bath, as well as an unfinished basement for storage! Owner has stated that there is hardwood underneath carpet in home! Remove the carpet, refinish the floors and it is a brand new property! Detached 1 car garage has both front and back garage doors for easy access to the alleyway. Come check out this home today before it's too late!

511 N 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,587 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $92,500 on Feb 6, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $139,300, with a rent estimate of $1,540/month.

Home Details for 511 N 3rd St

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Price & Status
Price Price Per Sqft: $58/sqft

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price History for 511 N 3rd St

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/06/2026	$92,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/06/2026 Contract Date 02/05/2026 County Transfer Tax $0 Total Transfer Tax $1
05/29/2020	$98,500	Sold	CIBR #6201221
Recording Date 05/29/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
05/07/2020	$115,000	Pending	Agent Provided

04/10/2020	$115,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated June 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$2,792
Assessment	$123,960

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 511 N 3rd St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
303 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$178,000	12/01/25	4	2	1,647
108 W Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL	0.10	Single-Family Home	$148,000	04/24/26	4	1	1,502
707 N 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.08	Single-Family Home	$215,000	05/28/26	2	2	1,510
302 W Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$129,500	07/02/26	3	1	1,624
608 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$192,500	06/04/26	3	1.5	1,668
508 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$229,900	04/20/26	3	2	1,336
510 N Merchant St, Effingham, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$170,000	07/31/26	3	1	2,028
607 W Saint Anthony Ave, Effingham, IL	0.50	Single-Family Home	$170,000	06/25/26	4	1.5	1,664
509 N 3rd St, Effingham, IL	0.01	Single-Family Home	$197,500	05/27/26	1	2	1,260

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $195,200
4 bd
1.5 ba
2,242 sqft
601 N 3rd St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $242,600
4 bd
2 ba
1,988 sqft
513 N 3rd St,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
$200,000
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,228 sqft
514 N 4th St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
2 bd
1.5 ba
1,503 sqft
104 E Temple Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $211,200
4 bd
2 ba
2,052 sqft
704 N 3rd St,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
DEC 5, 2025
$135,500
2 bd
2 ba
1,031 sqft
100 E Temple Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
MAY 6, 2026
$230,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,502 sqft
102 E Virginia Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $176,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,848 sqft
106 W Virginia Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $281,400
6 bd
3 ba
3,986 sqft
712 N 2nd St,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
APR 24, 2026
$148,000
4 bd
1 ba
1,502 sqft
108 W Virginia Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $369,600
3 bd
3 ba
2,732 sqft
703 N 1st St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $226,300
3 bd
2 ba
2,354 sqft
813 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Laynetyler18
Prev. Resident
1mo 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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