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 518 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 518 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $148,700 .

What is the price history for 518 E Grove Ave?

518 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $101,000 in May 2016.

Is Effingham a buyer's or seller's market?

Effingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Effingham?

Residents describe Effingham, IL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Effingham, IL .

How big is the lot at 518 E Grove Ave?

The lot at 518 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).

Does 518 E Grove Ave have a garage?

Yes, 518 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$148,700

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,036 sqft

518 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,060/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 23, 2016 for $101,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$149K

Since last month

$5K (-3.3%)

Since last year

$4K (-2.6%)

Since last sale

$47K (+46.8%)

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 +45% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$148K
August 2026	$153K
July 2026	$155K
June 2026	$155K
May 2026	$153K
April 2026	$149K
March 2026	$145K
February 2026	$145K
January 2026	$143K
2025
December 2025	$147K
November 2025	$147K
October 2025	$148K
September 2025	$152K
August 2025	$151K
July 2025	$152K
June 2025	$152K
May 2025	$154K
April 2025	$154K
March 2025	$148K
February 2025	$146K
January 2025	$144K
2024
December 2024	$147K
November 2024	$148K
October 2024	$147K
September 2024	$148K
August 2024	$148K
July 2024	$146K
June 2024	$147K
May 2024	$146K
April 2024	$144K
March 2024	$142K
February 2024	$139K
January 2024	$138K
2023
December 2023	$140K
November 2023	$143K
October 2023	$141K
September 2023	$141K
August 2023	$142K
July 2023	$148K
June 2023	$138K
May 2023	$139K
April 2023	$137K
March 2023	$135K
February 2023	$132K
January 2023	$133K
2022
December 2022	$133K
November 2022	$133K
October 2022	$134K
September 2022	$135K
August 2022	$136K
July 2022	$135K
June 2022	$134K
May 2022	$133K
April 2022	$131K
March 2022	$130K
February 2022	$129K
January 2022	$127K
2021
December 2021	$127K
November 2021	$127K
October 2021	$127K
September 2021	$126K
August 2021	$127K
July 2021	$127K
June 2021	$121K
May 2021	$110K
April 2021	$108K
March 2021	$103K
February 2021	$105K
January 2021	$104K
2020
December 2020	$103K
November 2020	$104K
October 2020	$104K
September 2020	$103K
August 2020	$100K
July 2020	$100K
June 2020	$100K
May 2020	$101K
April 2020	$100K
March 2020	$101K
February 2020	$101K
January 2020	$99K
2019
December 2019	$99K
November 2019	$100K
October 2019	$99K
September 2019	$100K
August 2019	$100K
July 2019	$101K
June 2019	$106K
May 2019	$111K
April 2019	$111K
March 2019	$111K
February 2019	$110K
January 2019	$110K
2018
December 2018	$110K
November 2018	$109K
October 2018	$109K
September 2018	$109K
August 2018	$108K
July 2018	$108K
June 2018	$108K
May 2018	$108K
April 2018	$108K
March 2018	$107K
February 2018	$107K
January 2018	$107K
2017
December 2017	$107K
November 2017	$106K
October 2017	$106K
September 2017	$106K
August 2017	$105K
July 2017	$105K
June 2017	$105K
May 2017	$105K
April 2017	$104K
March 2017	$104K
February 2017	$103K
January 2017	$103K
2016
December 2016	$103K
November 2016	$102K
October 2016	$103K
September 2016	$102K

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
1214 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.53	Single-Family Home	$81,500	12/31/25	1	1	892
516 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.01	Single-Family Home	$200,000	09/11/26	3	2	1,108
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$147,000	11/17/25	2	2	1,556
921 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$50,000	04/10/26	3	1	1,033
300 E Wernsing Ave, Effingham, IL	0.48	Single-Family Home	$40,000	08/10/26	1	1	804
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$107,500	03/05/26	2	1	1,495
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.38	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,405
1003 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$189,000	12/02/25	3	1	1,185
1011 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.31	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
516 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.01	$200,000	3	2	1,108	Recently Sold
516 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$168,800	2	1	1,728	Off Market
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$200,000	3	2	1,888	Recently Sold
512 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$162,300	3	1	1,292	Off Market
603 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$148,600	3	1	1,160	Off Market
706 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$181,700	3	1	1,272	Off Market
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$154,800	2	2	1,556	Off Market
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$122,175	2	1	864	Recently Sold
509 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$161,100	2	1	1,040	Off Market
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$215,000	4	2	1,800	Recently Sold
707 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$127,000	3	1	1,248	Off Market
601 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$145,000	3	2	1,384	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1952

1,036 sqft

$144/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 518 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL. 518 E Grove Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,036 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9583 sqft and was built in 1952.

518 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,036 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $101,000 on May 23, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $148,700, with a rent estimate of $917/month.

Home Details for 518 E Grove Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Foundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 23, 2016 Source: N/A	Sold	$101,000
Oct 29, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$79,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,085	$108,420

Additional Cost

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated August 2026

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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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3mo 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.
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7y 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 518 E Grove Ave

What is 518 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 518 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $148,700.
What is the price history for 518 E Grove Ave?
518 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $101,000 in May 2016.
Is Effingham a buyer's or seller's market?
Effingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Effingham?
Residents describe Effingham, IL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Effingham, IL.
How big is the lot at 518 E Grove Ave?
The lot at 518 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).
Does 518 E Grove Ave have a garage?
Yes, 518 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.