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 E Gordon Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 701 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is $185,200 .

What is the price history for 701 E Gordon Ave?

701 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $124,000 in June 2020.

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 701 E Gordon Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 701 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

Does 701 E Gordon Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 701 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$185,200

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,368 sqft

701 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,264/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 26, 2020 for $124,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$185K

Since last month

$2K (-1.2%)

Since last year

$9K (+5.4%)

Since last sale

$61K (+49.3%)

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 +87% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$185K
July 2026	$187K
June 2026	$186K
May 2026	$186K
April 2026	$178K
March 2026	$179K
February 2026	$174K
January 2026	$172K
2025
December 2025	$175K
November 2025	$175K
October 2025	$177K
September 2025	$177K
August 2025	$176K
July 2025	$178K
June 2025	$177K
May 2025	$177K
April 2025	$176K
March 2025	$171K
February 2025	$168K
January 2025	$166K
2024
December 2024	$169K
November 2024	$170K
October 2024	$175K
September 2024	$175K
August 2024	$174K
July 2024	$172K
June 2024	$176K
May 2024	$176K
April 2024	$174K
March 2024	$170K
February 2024	$167K
January 2024	$164K
2023
December 2023	$167K
November 2023	$167K
October 2023	$166K
September 2023	$165K
August 2023	$165K
July 2023	$166K
June 2023	$166K
May 2023	$163K
April 2023	$160K
March 2023	$158K
February 2023	$155K
January 2023	$155K
2022
December 2022	$156K
November 2022	$156K
October 2022	$158K
September 2022	$159K
August 2022	$160K
July 2022	$162K
June 2022	$162K
May 2022	$161K
April 2022	$159K
March 2022	$157K
February 2022	$148K
January 2022	$145K
2021
December 2021	$142K
November 2021	$138K
October 2021	$138K
September 2021	$138K
August 2021	$130K
July 2021	$130K
June 2021	$129K
May 2021	$129K
April 2021	$128K
March 2021	$128K
February 2021	$128K
January 2021	$127K
2020
December 2020	$126K
November 2020	$126K
October 2020	$125K
September 2020	$125K
August 2020	$125K
July 2020	$124K
June 2020	$124K
May 2020	$123K
April 2020	$123K
March 2020	$130K
February 2020	$132K
January 2020	$133K
2019
December 2019	$135K
November 2019	$136K
October 2019	$119K
September 2019	$119K
August 2019	$119K
July 2019	$118K
June 2019	$117K
May 2019	$112K
April 2019	$110K
March 2019	$108K
February 2019	$111K
January 2019	$111K
2018
December 2018	$106K
November 2018	$111K
October 2018	$115K
September 2018	$112K
August 2018	$114K
July 2018	$113K
June 2018	$110K
May 2018	$109K
April 2018	$106K
March 2018	$106K
February 2018	$105K
January 2018	$106K
2017
December 2017	$109K
November 2017	$109K
October 2017	$108K
September 2017	$106K
August 2017	$108K
July 2017	$104K
June 2017	$101K
May 2017	$100K
April 2017	$98K
March 2017	$98K
February 2017	$96K
January 2017	$93K
2016
December 2016	$92K
November 2016	$91K
October 2016	$97K
September 2016	$99K
August 2016	$99K

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	0.17	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/10/25	3	2	1,384
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$200,000	07/27/26	3	2	1,888
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$147,000	11/17/25	2	2	1,556
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/24/26	4	2	1,800
807 S Oakwood St, Effingham, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$208,000	05/22/26	3	2	1,328
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.10	Single-Family Home	$170,200	12/08/25	3	2	1,824
800 S Pembroke St, Effingham, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$220,000	01/22/26	3	2	1,209
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/20/26	4	2	1,693
912 S Glenwood St, Effingham, IL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$186,000	12/01/25	3	2	1,680
1011 Oakridge St, Effingham, IL	0.31	Single-Family Home	$190,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,408

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
603 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$151,800	3	1	1,160	Off Market
512 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$164,500	3	1	1,292	Off Market
509 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$160,300	2	1	1,040	Off Market
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$200,000	3	2	1,888	Recently Sold
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$215,000	4	2	1,800	Recently Sold
516 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$167,400	2	1	1,728	Off Market
Lots 39 #&-40PEMBROKE, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	-	-	-	-	Off Market
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$147,000	2	2	1,556	Recently Sold
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$170,200	3	2	1,824	Recently Sold
700 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	-	-	-	-	Off Market
706 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$181,800	3	1	1,272	Off Market
706 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$156,500	3	1	1,267	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 701 E Gordon Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1952

Living Area

1,368 sqft

Price/Sqft

$135

Parking

Garage

About this House

This home is perfect for a family that needs a little extra space, with 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an over sized fenced-in yard, and 2.5 car detached garage. A full appliance package is included with the home including a new stainless steel gas range with hood, new stainless steel dishwasher, refrigerator, garbage disposal, and washer/dryer. The home features many recent updates including a new roof on the home and garage, newer windows, vinyl siding, furnace and A/C, counter tops and kitchen flooring, new water heater, fresh paint and more!

701 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,368 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $124,000 on Jun 26, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $185,200, with a rent estimate of $1,525/month.

Home Details for 701 E Gordon Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Foundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 26, 2020 Source: CIBR #6198216	Sold	$124,000
Apr 17, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$129,000 Price decreased by 4%
Mar 30, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$134,500 Price decreased by 1%
Mar 4, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$135,500 Price decreased by 1%
Jan 1, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$136,500 Price decreased by 2%
Nov 8, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$139,000
May 15, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$101,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$2,366	$123,060

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
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 701 E Gordon Ave

What is 701 E Gordon Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 701 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is $185,200.
What is the price history for 701 E Gordon Ave?
701 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $124,000 in June 2020.
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 701 E Gordon Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 701 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
Does 701 E Gordon Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 701 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL has in-unit laundry.