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

511 S Cherry St
Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,048 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$127,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 9, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $720/mo*

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$127,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 9, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $720/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,048 sqft

(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 511 S Cherry St.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Description

Great location close to Effingham Junior High and High School! Here is your chance to own an affordable 3 bed 1 bath home. Original hardwood under all carpet. Newer roof. Water Heater 2018. Newer sewer line. Full appliance package including washer and dryer included. Some windows have been replaced. Home has basement and attached carport with storage. Large backyard. Check out this home before it is gone!

511 S Cherry St, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,048 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $79,900 on Dec 22, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $127,200, with a rent estimate of $1,348/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

Porch, Patio

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 511 S Cherry St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedPatioPorch
Parking & Garage Parking Space: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10890 sqft

Price History for 511 S Cherry St

Date	Price	Event	Source
12/22/2021	$79,900	Sold	CIBR #6216157
Recording Date 12/22/2021 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/19/2021	$84,900	Pending	CIBR #6216157

11/08/2021	$84,900	Contingent	CIBR #6216157

10/15/2021	$84,900	Listed For Sale	CIBR #6216157

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated May 2026

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Available listings

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$1,784
Assessment	$97,230

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 511 S Cherry St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
905 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL	0.04	Single-Family Home	$72,500	07/25/25	3	1	968
1006 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$112,500	01/15/26	3	1	876
710 S Oak St, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$63,000	08/08/25	1	1	804
904 W Franklin Ave, Effingham, IL	0.40	Single-Family Home	$115,000	11/06/25	2	1	1,260
707 W Shelby Ave, Effingham, IL	0.26	Single-Family Home	$105,000	04/24/26	2	1	1,107
911 W Saint Anthony Ave, Effingham, IL	0.43	Single-Family Home	$155,000	08/29/25	3	1	1,232
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.65	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,405
401 S Walnut St, Effingham, IL	0.30	Single-Family Home	$160,000	03/13/26	2	1	1,100
800 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$160,000	11/04/25	4	1.5	1,827
601 S Maple St, Effingham, IL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$155,000	01/05/26	3	2	1,464

Nearby homes

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OFF MARKET
Est. $113,700
3 bd
1 ba
968 sqft
905 W Richland Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $179,400
3 bd
1 ba
1,350 sqft
804 W Richland Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $159,300
2 bd
1 ba
1,127 sqft
803 W Clinton Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
NOV 4, 2025
$160,000
4 bd
1.5 ba
1,827 sqft
800 W Richland Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $116,300
3 bd
2 ba
1,620 sqft
914 W Richland Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $245,100
5 bd
5 ba
3,652 sqft
711 W Richland Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $133,800
2 bd
1 ba
744 sqft
1001 W Edgar Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
$40,000
710 W Richland Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,500
2 bd
1 ba
969 sqft
702 W Richland Ave #A,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $125,500
2 bd
1 ba
969 sqft
702 W Richland Ave #B,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
OCT 29, 2025
$165,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,094 sqft
609 W Clinton Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $86,100
2 bd
1 ba
1,067 sqft
608 W Clinton Ave,
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
4w 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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