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 521 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 521 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $174,500 .

What is the price history for 521 E Grove Ave?

521 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $89,500 in December 2014.

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 521 E Grove Ave?

The lot at 521 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.13 acres (5,663 sq ft).

Does 521 E Grove Ave have a garage?

Yes, 521 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$174,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,248 sqft

521 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,230/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 5, 2014 for $89,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$175K

Since last month

$5K (-2.5%)

Since last year

$4K (+2.3%)

Since last sale

$85K (+95%)

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 +84% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$175K
August 2026	$177K
July 2026	$179K
June 2026	$178K
May 2026	$177K
April 2026	$172K
March 2026	$168K
February 2026	$166K
January 2026	$164K
2025
December 2025	$166K
November 2025	$167K
October 2025	$168K
September 2025	$172K
August 2025	$171K
July 2025	$171K
June 2025	$172K
May 2025	$175K
April 2025	$175K
March 2025	$169K
February 2025	$164K
January 2025	$162K
2024
December 2024	$164K
November 2024	$168K
October 2024	$167K
September 2024	$169K
August 2024	$167K
July 2024	$166K
June 2024	$167K
May 2024	$166K
April 2024	$166K
March 2024	$161K
February 2024	$158K
January 2024	$156K
2023
December 2023	$157K
November 2023	$158K
October 2023	$159K
September 2023	$159K
August 2023	$157K
July 2023	$159K
June 2023	$155K
May 2023	$139K
April 2023	$137K
March 2023	$138K
February 2023	$141K
January 2023	$141K
2022
December 2022	$141K
November 2022	$141K
October 2022	$143K
September 2022	$145K
August 2022	$145K
July 2022	$146K
June 2022	$145K
May 2022	$143K
April 2022	$141K
March 2022	$138K
February 2022	$135K
January 2022	$133K
2021
December 2021	$132K
November 2021	$131K
October 2021	$131K
September 2021	$131K
August 2021	$130K
July 2021	$130K
June 2021	$130K
May 2021	$131K
April 2021	$129K
March 2021	$128K
February 2021	$128K
January 2021	$125K
2020
December 2020	$117K
November 2020	$126K
October 2020	$115K
September 2020	$116K
August 2020	$123K
July 2020	$124K
June 2020	$125K
May 2020	$125K
April 2020	$124K
March 2020	$124K
February 2020	$123K
January 2020	$124K
2019
December 2019	$124K
November 2019	$124K
October 2019	$124K
September 2019	$124K
August 2019	$125K
July 2019	$127K
June 2019	$125K
May 2019	$126K
April 2019	$123K
March 2019	$124K
February 2019	$122K
January 2019	$122K
2018
December 2018	$121K
November 2018	$119K
October 2018	$120K
September 2018	$121K
August 2018	$121K
July 2018	$118K
June 2018	$120K
May 2018	$117K
April 2018	$116K
March 2018	$116K
February 2018	$115K
January 2018	$111K
2017
December 2017	$103K
November 2017	$98K
October 2017	$98K
September 2017	$98K
August 2017	$98K
July 2017	$97K
June 2017	$97K
May 2017	$97K
April 2017	$96K
March 2017	$96K
February 2017	$96K
January 2017	$96K
2016
December 2016	$95K
November 2016	$95K
October 2016	$95K
September 2016	$95K

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
601 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.10	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/10/25	3	2	1,384
516 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.03	Single-Family Home	$200,000	09/11/26	3	2	1,108
807 S Oakwood St, Effingham, IL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$208,000	05/22/26	3	2	1,328
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$147,000	11/17/25	2	2	1,556
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.03	Single-Family Home	$200,000	07/27/26	3	2	1,888
800 S Pembroke St, Effingham, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$220,000	01/22/26	3	2	1,209
915 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.47	Single-Family Home	$106,023	02/25/26	2	2	1,345
902 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.37	Single-Family Home	$160,000	08/07/26	3	2	1,504
912 S Glenwood St, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$186,000	12/01/25	3	2	1,680
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$122,175	08/05/26	2	1	864

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	0.03	$200,000	3	2	1,108	Recently Sold
516 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.02	$171,200	2	1	1,728	Off Market
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	$200,000	3	2	1,888	Recently Sold
512 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$164,100	3	1	1,292	Off Market
603 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$147,400	3	1	1,160	Off Market
706 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$183,200	3	1	1,272	Off Market
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$154,800	2	2	1,556	Off Market
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$122,175	2	1	864	Recently Sold
509 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$161,100	2	1	1,040	Off Market
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$215,000	4	2	1,800	Recently Sold
707 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$127,000	3	1	1,248	Off Market
601 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$145,000	3	2	1,384	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 521 E Grove Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1955

1,248 sqft

$140/sqft

Garage

About this House

Lots of updates in this adorable 2/3 BR Homewood Ranch!!! Inerior features include hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light!!!! Kitchen island and stove replaced ('13); interior repainted ('13); bath remodeled ('13). There is also a 12 X 24 sunroom(windows 2011) Roof was replaced in 2011 and the furnace in 2008. Back yard has a patio; is very private and fun for gatherings. Appliances include stove, refrigerator and dishwasher.Room that is currently being used as art studio could be used as a bedroom. To convert back to a garage would be approximately $2000.Seller will buy auto car start for buyer -- as there is currently no garage.

521 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,248 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $89,500 on Dec 5, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $174,500, with a rent estimate of $1,303/month.

Home Details for 521 E Grove Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

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

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 5, 2014 Source: CIBR #6133439	Sold	$89,500
Oct 8, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$92,500 Price decreased by 0%
Oct 1, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$92,900 Price decreased by 4%
Jun 17, 2014 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$96,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$2,229	$117,000

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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 521 E Grove Ave

What is 521 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 521 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $174,500.
What is the price history for 521 E Grove Ave?
521 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $89,500 in December 2014.
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 521 E Grove Ave?
The lot at 521 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.13 acres (5,663 sq ft).
Does 521 E Grove Ave have a garage?
Yes, 521 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.