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 7 S Lakewood Dr?

The closest schools to 7 S Lakewood Dr 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 7 S Lakewood Dr?

The lot at 7 S Lakewood Dr in Effingham, IL is about 0.13 acres (5,662 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$8,850

Tax assessed value

Studio

7 S Lakewood Dr, 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
13 S Lakewood Dr, Effingham, IL	0.05	Single-Family Home	$195,300	10/10/25	3	1.5	1,882
910 W Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.23	Single-Family Home	$189,000	10/16/25		-	-
22 S Lakewood Dr, Effingham, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$196,000	01/29/26	4	2.5	2,624
20 Rollin Hills Blvd, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$185,000	07/16/26	3	1	1,300
1101 W Saint Anthony Ave, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$175,000	01/29/26	3	2	1,232
21 N Lakewood Dr, Effingham, IL	0.24	Single-Family Home	$131,000	02/26/26	3	1.5	1,384
901 & 903 W Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.30	Single-Family Home	$170,000	04/15/26	2	1	1,568
19 N Lakewood Dr, Effingham, IL	0.23	Single-Family Home	$174,688	08/06/26	3	1.5	1,793
805 W Saint Anthony Ave, Effingham, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$189,900	05/21/26	2	2	1,918
1006 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL	0.33	Single-Family Home	$112,500	01/15/26	3	1	876

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
13 S Lakewood Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$203,400	3	1.5	1,882	Off Market
19 Rollin Hills Blvd, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$188,600	3	1.5	1,724	Off Market
20 Rollin Hills Blvd, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$185,000	3	1	1,300	Recently Sold
18 S Lakewood Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$198,300	3	1	1,884	Off Market
1101 W Saint Anthony Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$175,000	3	2	1,232	Recently Sold
22 S Lakewood Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$196,000	4	2.5	2,624	Recently Sold
102 Illini Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$230,000	6	3	512	Recently Sold
1004 W Franklin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.19	$211,400	3	2	2,472	Off Market
1108 W Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.21	$208,500	3	2	2,352	Off Market
1005 W Saint Anthony Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.20	$235,500	3	2	2,184	Recently Sold
407 N Henrietta St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.22	$151,600	3	1.5	1,430	Off Market
1002 W Franklin Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.20	$181,600	2	1	2,464	Off Market

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About this House

This single-family home is located at 7 S Lakewood Dr, Effingham, IL. 7 S Lakewood Dr is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has a lot size of 5662 sqft.

7 S Lakewood Dr, 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 $1,103/month.

Home Details for 7 S Lakewood Dr

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

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$199	$8,850

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 7 S Lakewood Dr

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 7 S Lakewood Dr?
The closest schools to 7 S Lakewood Dr 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 7 S Lakewood Dr?
The lot at 7 S Lakewood Dr in Effingham, IL is about 0.13 acres (5,662 sq ft).