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

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.

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 .

What are the closest schools to 609 E Washington Ave?

The closest schools to 609 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL are Central Grade School (Elementary, rated 5/10), Early Learning Center (Elementary), Effingham High School (rated 8/10).

How big is the lot at 609 E Washington Ave?

The lot at 609 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).

609 E Washington Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

OFF MARKET

$25,950

Tax assessed value

Studio

609 E Washington Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Home Value

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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	0.06	Single-Family Home	$227,000	08/24/26	3	2	3,356
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$107,500	03/05/26	2	1	1,495
508 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$229,900	04/20/26	3	2	1,336
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$123,000	08/28/26	3	1	1,995
109 S 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.22	Single-Family Home	$376,500	02/06/26		-	-
304 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$70,000	10/02/25	2	1	1,230
303 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$178,000	12/01/25	4	2	1,647
719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$192,000	05/14/26	5	2	1,862
915 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$106,023	02/25/26	2	2	1,345
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$279,000	12/08/25	3	2.5	2,359

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	0.05	$336,900	4	2.5	3,600	Off Market
702 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$227,000	3	2	3,356	Recently Sold
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$279,000	3	2.5	2,359	Recently Sold
604 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$221,400	3	2	1,664	Off Market
214 N Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$249,900	3	3	5,028	Off Market
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$250,000	3	2	1,701	Recently Sold
609 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$326,600	4	3	2,311	Off Market
508 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$229,900	3	2	1,336	Recently Sold
607 E Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$263,800	5	3	2,748	Off Market
717 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$211,600	3	1.5	1,434	Off Market
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$107,500	2	1	1,495	Recently Sold
719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$192,000	5	2	1,862	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

About this House

This single-family home is located at 609 E Washington Ave, Effingham, IL. 609 E Washington Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has a lot size of 6969 sqft.

609 E Washington Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a studio single-family home. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,132/month.

Home Details for 609 E Washington Ave

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$584	$25,950

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$223K

$6.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

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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
Prev. Resident
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
Resident
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 609 E Washington Ave

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.
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.
What are the closest schools to 609 E Washington Ave?
The closest schools to 609 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL are Central Grade School (Elementary, rated 5/10), Early Learning Center (Elementary), Effingham High School (rated 8/10).
How big is the lot at 609 E Washington Ave?
The lot at 609 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).