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 705 S Cherry St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 705 S Cherry St in Effingham, IL is $124,400 .

What is the price history for 705 S Cherry St?

705 S Cherry St in Effingham, IL last sold for $55,000 in January 2017.

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.

How big is the lot at 705 S Cherry St?

The lot at 705 S Cherry St in Effingham, IL is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).

Does 705 S Cherry St have a garage?

Yes, 705 S Cherry St in Effingham, IL has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$124,400

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,415 sqft

705 S Cherry St, Effingham, IL 62401

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 27, 2017 for $55,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$124K

Since last month

$3K (-2.4%)

Since last year

$7K (+6.1%)

Since last sale

$70K (+126.4%)

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 +86% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$125K
August 2026	$124K
July 2026	$128K
June 2026	$127K
May 2026	$129K
April 2026	$122K
March 2026	$117K
February 2026	$116K
January 2026	$118K
2025
December 2025	$119K
November 2025	$120K
October 2025	$125K
September 2025	$125K
August 2025	$117K
July 2025	$121K
June 2025	$124K
May 2025	$121K
April 2025	$124K
March 2025	$119K
February 2025	$117K
January 2025	$115K
2024
December 2024	$112K
November 2024	$117K
October 2024	$121K
September 2024	$123K
August 2024	$118K
July 2024	$116K
June 2024	$122K
May 2024	$120K
April 2024	$121K
March 2024	$115K
February 2024	$114K
January 2024	$112K
2023
December 2023	$114K
November 2023	$112K
October 2023	$115K
September 2023	$114K
August 2023	$115K
July 2023	$114K
June 2023	$116K
May 2023	$110K
April 2023	$107K
March 2023	$105K
February 2023	$98K
January 2023	$95K
2022
December 2022	$97K
November 2022	$95K
October 2022	$97K
September 2022	$98K
August 2022	$98K
July 2022	$100K
June 2022	$102K
May 2022	$99K
April 2022	$97K
March 2022	$99K
February 2022	$99K
January 2022	$98K
2021
December 2021	$96K
November 2021	$96K
October 2021	$96K
September 2021	$97K
August 2021	$97K
July 2021	$96K
June 2021	$92K
May 2021	$81K
April 2021	$81K
March 2021	$76K
February 2021	$77K
January 2021	$77K
2020
December 2020	$77K
November 2020	$76K
October 2020	$77K
September 2020	$75K
August 2020	$76K
July 2020	$77K
June 2020	$77K
May 2020	$77K
April 2020	$77K
March 2020	$77K
February 2020	$77K
January 2020	$76K
2019
December 2019	$76K
November 2019	$76K
October 2019	$74K
September 2019	$75K
August 2019	$79K
July 2019	$78K
June 2019	$76K
May 2019	$79K
April 2019	$79K
March 2019	$79K
February 2019	$80K
January 2019	$78K
2018
December 2018	$77K
November 2018	$79K
October 2018	$80K
September 2018	$79K
August 2018	$78K
July 2018	$76K
June 2018	$77K
May 2018	$76K
April 2018	$76K
March 2018	$75K
February 2018	$73K
January 2018	$72K
2017
December 2017	$70K
November 2017	$74K
October 2017	$75K
September 2017	$75K
August 2017	$72K
July 2017	$75K
June 2017	$76K
May 2017	$74K
April 2017	$73K
March 2017	$72K
February 2017	$71K
January 2017	$70K
2016
December 2016	$68K
November 2016	$72K
October 2016	$68K
September 2016	$67K

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
305 W Clark Ave, Effingham, IL	0.41	Single-Family Home	$110,000	06/18/26	4	1	1,606
1006 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$112,500	01/15/26	3	1	876
311 W Kreke Ave, Effingham, IL	0.55	Single-Family Home	$100,000	09/15/25	4	1	1,386
610 S Mulberry St, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$168,000	07/31/26	3	1.5	1,950
601 S Maple St, Effingham, IL	0.22	Single-Family Home	$155,000	01/05/26	3	2	1,464
800 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$160,000	11/04/25	4	1.5	1,827
700 W Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.45	Single-Family Home	$69,000	11/25/25	3	2	1,472
705 W Franklin Ave, Effingham, IL	0.47	Single-Family Home	$50,000	11/05/25	2	1.5	1,458
401 S Walnut St, Effingham, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$160,000	03/13/26	2	1	1,100
909 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$195,000	07/10/26	3	1.5	1,711

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
803 W Clinton Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$159,000	2	1	1,127	Off Market
610 S Mulberry St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$168,000	3	1.5	1,950	Recently Sold
905 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$113,300	3	1	968	Off Market
909 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$195,000	3	1.5	1,711	Recently Sold
711 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$245,600	5	5	3,652	Off Market
602 S Linden St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$166,500	2	2	1,116	Recently Sold
609 W Clinton Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	-	2	2	1,094	Off Market
804 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$178,900	3	1	1,350	Off Market
800 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$161,400	4	1.5	1,827	Off Market
616 W Lawrence Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.21	$83,200	3	1	1,026	Off Market
914 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$114,000	3	2	1,620	Off Market
608 W Clinton Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.20	$91,000	2	1	1,067	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1933

1,415 sqft

$88/sqft

Garage

About this House

Outstanding Buy!!! This home has a WIDE OPEN floor plan including Living Room, dining and kitchen with ceramic floors. Nice bath and large laundry. Two bedrooms are on the main level. Upstairs includes 2 bedrooms and a large walk-in closet. Oak kitchen cabinets. Nice ceramic flooring and newer carpets. Big back yard. Newer windows. Plumbing was recently re-done throughout.

705 S Cherry St, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,415 sqft single-family home built in 1933. It last sold for $55,000 on Jan 27, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $124,400, with a rent estimate of $1,520/month.

Home Details for 705 S Cherry St

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1933
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 27, 2017 Source: N/A	Sold	$55,000
Apr 18, 2013 Source: CIBR #4217628	Sold	$53,500
Feb 6, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$59,000
Jan 9, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$33,000
Oct 22, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$18,016
May 16, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$51,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,792	$79,560

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.
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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 705 S Cherry St

What is 705 S Cherry St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 705 S Cherry St in Effingham, IL is $124,400.
What is the price history for 705 S Cherry St?
705 S Cherry St in Effingham, IL last sold for $55,000 in January 2017.
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.
How big is the lot at 705 S Cherry St?
The lot at 705 S Cherry St in Effingham, IL is about 0.16 acres (6,969 sq ft).
Does 705 S Cherry St have a garage?
Yes, 705 S Cherry St in Effingham, IL has a garage.