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 701 Bent Tree Dr estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 701 Bent Tree Dr in Effingham, IL is $893,200 .

What is the price history for 701 Bent Tree Dr?

701 Bent Tree Dr in Effingham, IL last sold for $784,000 in June 2026.

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 .

Does 701 Bent Tree Dr have air conditioning?

Yes, 701 Bent Tree Dr in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

Does 701 Bent Tree Dr have laundry facilities?

Yes, 701 Bent Tree Dr in Effingham, IL has laundry facilities.

SOLD

JUN 16, 2026

$893,200

Trulia Estimate

6 Beds
5 Baths
8,820 sqft (on 0.78 acres)

701 Bent Tree Dr, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $6,045/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 16, 2026 for $784,000 (21% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$893K

Since last month

$2K (+0.2%)

Since last year

$213K (+31.4%)

Since last sale

$110K (+14%)

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 +143% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$894K
August 2026	$892K
July 2026	$791K
June 2026	$786K
May 2026	$899K
April 2026	$899K
March 2026	$910K
February 2026	$909K
January 2026	$911K
2025
December 2025	$918K
October 2025	$693K
September 2025	$680K
August 2025	$677K
June 2025	$692K
May 2025	$696K
April 2025	$688K
March 2025	$674K
February 2025	$668K
January 2025	$669K
2024
December 2024	$667K
October 2024	$938K
September 2024	$947K
August 2024	$949K
July 2024	$952K
June 2024	$959K
May 2024	$973K
April 2024	$971K
March 2024	$972K
February 2024	$972K
January 2024	$970K
2023
December 2023	$981K
November 2023	$978K
October 2023	$992K
September 2023	$993K
August 2023	$995K
January 2023	$726K
2022
December 2022	$738K
November 2022	$751K
October 2022	$748K
September 2022	$750K
August 2022	$741K
July 2022	$721K
June 2022	$722K
May 2022	$719K
April 2022	$710K
March 2022	$693K
2021
November 2021	$694K
October 2021	$686K
September 2021	$661K
August 2021	$838K
July 2021	$838K
April 2021	$876K
March 2021	$860K
February 2021	$856K
January 2021	$857K
2020
December 2020	$853K
November 2020	$856K
October 2020	$860K
September 2020	$864K
August 2020	$867K
July 2020	$857K
June 2020	$856K
May 2020	$871K
2016
December 2016	$368K
November 2016	$369K
October 2016	$368K
September 2016	$368K

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
1025 Cardinal Dr, Effingham, IL	0.22	Single-Family Home	$390,000	11/18/25	4	4.5	4,477
506 Park Hills Dr, Effingham, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$520,000	06/01/26	4	3	3,955
1010 Cardinal Dr, Effingham, IL	0.13	Single-Family Home	$485,000	09/24/26	5	3	3,740
805 N Glenwood St, Effingham, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$315,000	01/05/26	4	3.5	3,276
506 Bent Tree Dr, Effingham, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$310,000	05/26/26	3	2.5	4,089
1006 Cardinal Dr, Effingham, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$319,900	05/15/26	4	3	2,126
1003 Fairway Dr, Effingham, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$220,000	02/12/26	3	3	2,060
801 N Cleveland St, Effingham, IL	0.37	Single-Family Home	$249,900	05/19/26	4	2.5	2,186

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
1008 Pembroke Ct, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$255,100	4	2	2,160	Off Market
1005 N Pembroke Ct, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$377,400	3	3	4,445	Off Market
1004 N Fairway Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$381,900	4	3.5	3,526	Off Market
606 Bent Tree Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$691,900	5	3.5	6,122	Off Market
1010 Cardinal Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$485,000	5	3	3,740	Recently Sold
1006 Cardinal Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$319,900	4	3	2,126	Recently Sold
700 Park Hills Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$515,000	5	3.5	3,542	For Sale
1003 Fairway Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$220,000	3	3	2,060	Recently Sold
705 Park Hills Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$299,100	3	2.5	2,414	Off Market
1001 Crestwood Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$396,500	5	3.5	3,433	Off Market
709 Cardinal St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$212,400	3	2	1,681	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1997

0.78 acre lot

8,820 sqft

$89/sqft

3 Car Garage

About this House

What's unique:Full finished walk-outRounded drywall corners

A Home for the ages! This 5000+ sq. ft. custom built (Don Bloemer) home is a 2 Story Brick with full finished walk-out... North Side location in Park Hills Subd...Built with every upgrade imagineable (marble flooring in lower level, entry and in the bathrooms; 2"x 6" wall construction, rounded drywall corners, 3 piece crown molding; 9' entry doors, 18' bay windows in great room; 10' basement ceilings, 9' ceilings on upper level and 10' ceilings on main level. Main floor master and bath + 4 bedrooms and 2 baths up (**2 of the bedrooms have on suites); Lower level consists of bedroom, bath, wet bar, wine room, theater room, game room, plant room and hot tub room....with still plenty of space for storage. Main level boast a gourmet kitchen with all top level appliances, hot water dispenser and trash compactor + over $100,000 in crystal chandeliers. There are 3 HVAC units and 2 tankless water heaters. It cannot be built for double this price so schedule your showing appointment today!

701 Bent Tree Dr, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 8,820 sqft single-family home built in 1997. It last sold for $784,000 on Jun 16, 2026 (21% below the $989,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $893,200.

Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago

Listed by Jeffrey Speer, (217) 821-8144

RE/MAX Key Advantage

Alexis Speer, (217) 821-2904

RE/MAX Key Advantage

Bought with: Kelly Butts, (217) 343-8468, KB Appraisals & Realty

Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

Source: CIBR, MLS#6256371

Home Details for 701 Bent Tree Dr

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Walk-Out Access,FullNumber of Rooms: 17Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Breakfast Room Nook, Dining Room, Foyer, Full Bath, Game Room, Great Room, Half Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Media Room, Other, SunroomWet Bar
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Trash Compactor, Tankless Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Main LevelRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Attic Fan,Whole House FanHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: GasSpa: Hot TubHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: Two

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShingleExterior: Circular DrivewayFoundation: Basement
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Attached,Garage
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 5091 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 3729 Square Feet

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 170

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1997
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information Parcel Number: 0311215042

Price & Status
Price List Price: $989,000Price Per Sqft: $89/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu May 21 2026Possession Timing: Closing

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Location
Direction & Address City: EffinghamCommunity: Park Hills Sub Add
School Information Elementary School District: Effingham Dist. 40Jr High / Middle School District: Effingham Dist. 40High School District: Effingham Dist. 40

Building
Building Area Building Area: 8820 Square Feet

HOA
Association for this Listing: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.78 acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: None

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 6256371Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 5091

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 16, 2026 Source: CIBR #6256371	Sold	$784,000
May 21, 2026 Source: CIBR #6256371	Pending	$989,000
Apr 2, 2026 Source: CIBR #6256371	Contingent	$989,000
Apr 2, 2026 Source: CIBR #6256371	PendingToActive	$989,000
Feb 2, 2026 Source: CIBR #6256371	Contingent	$989,000
Dec 2, 2025 Source: CIBR #6256371	Listed For Sale	$989,000
Feb 17, 2025 Source: CIBR #6228838	ListingRemoved	$999,999
Aug 17, 2023 Source: CIBR #6228838	Listed For Sale	$999,999
Jul 20, 2021 Source: RE/MAX International	ListingRemoved
Apr 8, 2021 Source: CIBR #6201843	PendingToActive	$899,000
Apr 8, 2021 Source: CIBR #6201843	Pending	$899,000
May 22, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$899,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$15,413	$717,450

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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 701 Bent Tree Dr

What is 701 Bent Tree Dr estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 701 Bent Tree Dr in Effingham, IL is $893,200.
What is the price history for 701 Bent Tree Dr?
701 Bent Tree Dr in Effingham, IL last sold for $784,000 in June 2026.
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.
Does 701 Bent Tree Dr have air conditioning?
Yes, 701 Bent Tree Dr in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
Does 701 Bent Tree Dr have laundry facilities?
Yes, 701 Bent Tree Dr in Effingham, IL has laundry facilities.