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 708 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 708 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $128,300 .

What is the price history for 708 E Grove Ave?

708 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $86,000 in August 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 708 E Grove Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 708 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 708 E Grove Ave?

The lot at 708 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$128,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
932 sqft

708 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 3, 2020 for $86,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$128K

Since last month

$2K (-1.7%)

Since last year

$4K (+3%)

Since last sale

$43K (+49.4%)

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 +114% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$129K
August 2026	$128K
July 2026	$131K
June 2026	$128K
May 2026	$129K
April 2026	$120K
March 2026	$121K
February 2026	$118K
January 2026	$118K
2025
December 2025	$123K
November 2025	$123K
October 2025	$125K
September 2025	$125K
August 2025	$125K
July 2025	$126K
June 2025	$124K
May 2025	$125K
April 2025	$125K
March 2025	$121K
February 2025	$119K
January 2025	$118K
2024
December 2024	$120K
November 2024	$121K
October 2024	$121K
September 2024	$120K
August 2024	$124K
July 2024	$123K
June 2024	$124K
May 2024	$122K
April 2024	$120K
March 2024	$116K
February 2024	$114K
January 2024	$114K
2023
December 2023	$115K
November 2023	$115K
October 2023	$117K
September 2023	$115K
August 2023	$117K
July 2023	$117K
June 2023	$117K
May 2023	$112K
April 2023	$110K
March 2023	$110K
February 2023	$110K
January 2023	$112K
2022
December 2022	$112K
November 2022	$112K
October 2022	$113K
September 2022	$113K
August 2022	$113K
July 2022	$114K
June 2022	$114K
May 2022	$112K
April 2022	$112K
March 2022	$105K
February 2022	$101K
January 2022	$98K
2021
December 2021	$98K
November 2021	$95K
October 2021	$95K
September 2021	$95K
August 2021	$90K
July 2021	$89K
June 2021	$89K
May 2021	$89K
April 2021	$89K
March 2021	$88K
February 2021	$88K
January 2021	$88K
2020
December 2020	$87K
November 2020	$87K
October 2020	$87K
September 2020	$86K
August 2020	$86K
July 2020	$84K
June 2020	$83K
May 2020	$85K
April 2020	$86K
March 2020	$85K
February 2020	$84K
January 2020	$84K
2019
December 2019	$82K
November 2019	$81K
October 2019	$81K
September 2019	$79K
August 2019	$79K
July 2019	$79K
June 2019	$78K
May 2019	$77K
April 2019	$81K
March 2019	$79K
February 2019	$79K
January 2019	$80K
2018
December 2018	$86K
November 2018	$78K
October 2018	$78K
September 2018	$82K
August 2018	$84K
July 2018	$78K
June 2018	$77K
May 2018	$76K
April 2018	$76K
March 2018	$77K
February 2018	$75K
January 2018	$74K
2017
December 2017	$73K
November 2017	$75K
October 2017	$76K
September 2017	$74K
August 2017	$74K
July 2017	$71K
June 2017	$76K
May 2017	$73K
April 2017	$77K
March 2017	$75K
February 2017	$70K
January 2017	$72K
2016
December 2016	$65K
November 2016	$64K
October 2016	$60K
September 2016	$60K

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
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$122,175	08/05/26	2	1	864
609 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.33	Single-Family Home	$120,000	09/08/25	2	1	844
921 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$50,000	04/10/26	3	1	1,033
1003 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$189,000	12/02/25	3	1	1,185
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.15	Single-Family Home	$147,000	11/17/25	2	2	1,556
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.38	Single-Family Home	$107,500	03/05/26	2	1	1,495
304 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.58	Single-Family Home	$70,000	10/02/25	2	1	1,230
1011 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$185,000	10/21/25	3	1	1,309
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.44	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,405
800 S Pembroke St, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$220,000	01/22/26	3	2	1,209

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
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$215,000	4	2	1,800	Recently Sold
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$170,200	3	2	1,824	Recently Sold
706 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$181,800	3	1	1,272	Off Market
516 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$167,400	2	1	1,728	Off Market
707 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$126,600	3	1	1,248	Off Market
803 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$189,300	3	1	1,140	Off Market
Lots 39 #&-40PEMBROKE, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	-	-	-	-	Off Market
512 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$163,400	3	1	1,292	Off Market
603 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.10	$151,100	3	1	1,160	Off Market
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$200,000	3	2	1,888	Recently Sold
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$122,175	2	1	864	Recently Sold
807 S Oakwood St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$208,000	3	2	1,328	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 708 E Grove Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1955

Living Area

932 sqft

Price/Sqft

$138

Parking

Garage

About this House

Nicely maintained with many updates! Convenient location, close to shopping and walking distance to parks and downtown businesses. Ready to move into condition!

708 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 932 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $86,000 on Aug 3, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $128,300, with a rent estimate of $1,170/month.

Home Details for 708 E Grove Ave

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

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: OtherExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 3, 2020 Source: CIBR #6202165	Sold	$86,000
Jun 16, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$87,000
Jun 15, 2020 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$87,000
Nov 2, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$36,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$1,152	$84,150

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.
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
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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 708 E Grove Ave

What is 708 E Grove Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 708 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is $128,300.
What is the price history for 708 E Grove Ave?
708 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $86,000 in August 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 708 E Grove Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 708 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 708 E Grove Ave?
The lot at 708 E Grove Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.22 acres (9,583 sq ft).