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 604 E Washington Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 604 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL is $225,200 .

What is the price history for 604 E Washington Ave?

604 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $160,000 in September 2021.

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

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

What's the median sale price in Effingham?

The median sale price in Effingham is $223K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.

Does 604 E Washington Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 604 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 604 E Washington Ave?

The lot at 604 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$225,200

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,658 sqft

604 E Washington Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,521/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 10, 2021 for $160,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$225K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$6K (+2.9%)

Since last sale

$64K (+40.3%)

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 +111% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$224K
July 2026	$226K
June 2026	$227K
May 2026	$224K
April 2026	$220K
March 2026	$215K
February 2026	$212K
January 2026	$210K
2025
December 2025	$209K
November 2025	$212K
October 2025	$212K
September 2025	$219K
August 2025	$218K
July 2025	$218K
June 2025	$219K
May 2025	$222K
April 2025	$222K
March 2025	$215K
February 2025	$210K
January 2025	$208K
2024
December 2024	$210K
November 2024	$214K
October 2024	$215K
September 2024	$216K
August 2024	$216K
July 2024	$213K
June 2024	$216K
May 2024	$214K
April 2024	$214K
March 2024	$209K
February 2024	$205K
January 2024	$202K
2023
December 2023	$203K
November 2023	$206K
October 2023	$207K
September 2023	$210K
August 2023	$208K
July 2023	$207K
June 2023	$209K
May 2023	$195K
April 2023	$184K
March 2023	$179K
February 2023	$181K
January 2023	$181K
2022
December 2022	$180K
November 2022	$180K
October 2022	$184K
September 2022	$183K
August 2022	$182K
July 2022	$170K
June 2022	$169K
May 2022	$167K
April 2022	$166K
March 2022	$165K
February 2022	$165K
January 2022	$164K
2021
December 2021	$163K
November 2021	$162K
October 2021	$161K
September 2021	$160K
August 2021	$165K
July 2021	$167K
June 2021	$167K
May 2021	$149K
April 2021	$146K
March 2021	$138K
February 2021	$139K
January 2021	$141K
2020
December 2020	$141K
November 2020	$138K
October 2020	$141K
September 2020	$140K
August 2020	$134K
July 2020	$133K
June 2020	$130K
May 2020	$132K
April 2020	$136K
March 2020	$135K
February 2020	$133K
January 2020	$133K
2019
December 2019	$133K
November 2019	$134K
October 2019	$137K
September 2019	$137K
August 2019	$137K
July 2019	$136K
June 2019	$133K
May 2019	$133K
April 2019	$135K
March 2019	$136K
February 2019	$131K
January 2019	$131K
2018
December 2018	$133K
November 2018	$131K
October 2018	$132K
September 2018	$131K
August 2018	$129K
July 2018	$131K
June 2018	$131K
May 2018	$130K
April 2018	$129K
March 2018	$130K
February 2018	$128K
January 2018	$129K
2017
December 2017	$129K
November 2017	$128K
October 2017	$127K
September 2017	$125K
August 2017	$126K
July 2017	$127K
June 2017	$128K
May 2017	$124K
April 2017	$126K
March 2017	$126K
February 2017	$124K
January 2017	$125K
2016
December 2016	$110K
November 2016	$112K
October 2016	$109K
September 2016	$110K
August 2016	$107K

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
702 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.10	Single-Family Home	$227,000	08/24/26	3	2	3,356
508 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$229,900	04/20/26	3	2	1,336
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL	0.15	Single-Family Home	$123,000	08/28/26	3	1	1,995
303 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.23	Single-Family Home	$178,000	12/01/25	4	2	1,647
719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$192,000	05/14/26	5	2	1,862
608 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.30	Single-Family Home	$192,500	06/04/26	3	1.5	1,668
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$279,000	12/08/25	3	2.5	2,359
706 N Oceola St, Effingham, IL	0.45	Single-Family Home	$252,000	02/02/26	3	2	2,632
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$250,000	05/29/26	3	2	1,701
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.49	Single-Family Home	$200,000	07/27/26	3	2	1,888

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
605 E Market Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.02	$339,300	4	2.5	3,600	Off Market
214 N Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$252,300	3	3	5,028	Off Market
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$279,000	3	2.5	2,359	Recently Sold
702 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$227,000	3	2	3,356	Recently Sold
604 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$223,500	3	2	1,664	Off Market
508 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$229,900	3	2	1,336	Recently Sold
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$107,500	2	1	1,495	Recently Sold
306 N 1st St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$226,100	3	2	1,692	Off Market
607 E Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$263,800	5	3	2,748	Off Market
609 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$328,800	4	3	2,311	Off Market
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$250,000	3	2	1,701	Recently Sold
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$123,000	3	1	1,995	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 604 E Washington Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1955

Living Area

2,658 sqft

Price/Sqft

$85

Parking

Garage

About this House

A great place to call home! Located in a most sought after north side area, close to Community Park on a private dead end street! You're going to love everything that this all brick 3 bedroom home has home has to offer! Featuring: beautiful hardwood floors and original woodwork throughout the main floor living areas; a living room/ dining combo that creates a stylish and comfortable space that's ideal for a family get-together or for entertaining; a screened-in porch just off the dining room, that's perfect for dining alfresco or for serving an after dinner drink and to enjoy a pleasant evening. The spacious kitchen includes 35' of custom made cabinets with pull out drawers, appliances and a large pantry. Each bedroom offers plenty of closet storage. The finished lower level includes a large family gathering area, an office, laundry, a full bath and a 24' x 10' storage area. A nice safety feature is the ability to turn on all the main floor lights from a single location. The light switch in the master bedroom & by the porch door, both have the ability by simply holding the light switch down and turning a knob. The roof was replaced in June of 2020! What's not to love - Call your realtor today for a private tour, this is a great place to call home.

604 E Washington Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,658 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $160,000 on Sep 10, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $225,200, with a rent estimate of $1,807/month.

Home Details for 604 E Washington Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalRefrigerator

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Porch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 10, 2021 Source: CIBR #6212786	Sold	$160,000
Aug 16, 2021 Source: CIBR #6212786	Pending	$164,900
Aug 3, 2021 Source: CIBR #6212786	Contingent	$164,900
Jul 2, 2021 Source: CIBR #6212786	PriceChange	$164,900 Price decreased by 3%
Jun 16, 2021 Source: CIBR #6212786	PriceChange	$169,900 Price decreased by 3%
Jun 10, 2021 Source: CIBR #6212786	Listed For Sale	$174,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$3,585	$177,210

Additional Cost

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$223K

$6.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

—

Price per sq ft

$138

$6MoM

Available listings

3MoM

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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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2mo 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
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 604 E Washington Ave

What is 604 E Washington Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 604 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL is $225,200.
What is the price history for 604 E Washington Ave?
604 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $160,000 in September 2021.
Is Effingham a buyer's or seller's market?
Effingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Effingham?
The median sale price in Effingham is $223K. That is up $6.67K from the prior month.
Does 604 E Washington Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 604 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 604 E Washington Ave?
The lot at 604 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).