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 709 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 709 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $285,300 .

What is the price history for 709 E Jefferson Ave?

709 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $235,000 in August 2022.

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 709 E Jefferson Ave?

The lot at 709 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.53 acres (23,087 sq ft).

Does 709 E Jefferson Ave have a garage?

Yes, 709 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$285,300

Trulia Estimate

6 Beds
3 Baths
4,476 sqft (on 0.53 acres)

709 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,907/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 24, 2022 for $235,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$285K

Since last month

$5K (-1.6%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.5%)

Since last sale

$50K (+21.4%)

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 +78% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$285K
July 2026	$290K
June 2026	$287K
May 2026	$286K
April 2026	$274K
March 2026	$273K
February 2026	$272K
January 2026	$273K
2025
December 2025	$275K
November 2025	$278K
October 2025	$282K
September 2025	$282K
August 2025	$281K
July 2025	$282K
June 2025	$282K
May 2025	$280K
April 2025	$280K
March 2025	$273K
February 2025	$270K
January 2025	$269K
2024
December 2024	$270K
November 2024	$273K
October 2024	$286K
September 2024	$287K
August 2024	$287K
July 2024	$286K
June 2024	$291K
May 2024	$285K
April 2024	$273K
March 2024	$263K
February 2024	$255K
January 2024	$260K
2023
December 2023	$259K
November 2023	$259K
October 2023	$255K
September 2023	$255K
August 2023	$253K
July 2023	$240K
June 2023	$240K
May 2023	$240K
April 2023	$237K
March 2023	$237K
February 2023	$241K
January 2023	$240K
2022
December 2022	$239K
November 2022	$238K
October 2022	$238K
September 2022	$237K
August 2022	$235K
July 2022	$250K
June 2022	$250K
May 2022	$244K
April 2022	$251K
February 2022	$184K
January 2022	$185K
2021
December 2021	$182K
November 2021	$182K
October 2021	$174K
September 2021	$160K
August 2021	$149K
July 2021	$160K
June 2021	$186K
May 2021	$221K
April 2021	$210K
March 2021	$201K
February 2021	$209K
January 2021	$207K
2020
December 2020	$207K
November 2020	$206K
October 2020	$204K
September 2020	$202K
August 2020	$201K
July 2020	$200K
June 2020	$201K
May 2020	$203K
April 2020	$203K
March 2020	$202K
February 2020	$201K
January 2020	$200K
2019
December 2019	$200K
November 2019	$202K
October 2019	$202K
September 2019	$204K
August 2019	$204K
July 2019	$201K
June 2019	$200K
May 2019	$196K
April 2019	$198K
March 2019	$196K
February 2019	$195K
January 2019	$194K
2018
December 2018	$193K
November 2018	$189K
October 2018	$184K
September 2018	$183K
August 2018	$184K
July 2018	$190K
June 2018	$186K
May 2018	$185K
April 2018	$183K
March 2018	$179K
February 2018	$176K
January 2018	$186K
2017
December 2017	$182K
November 2017	$176K
October 2017	$178K
September 2017	$182K
August 2017	$181K
July 2017	$181K
June 2017	$176K
May 2017	$166K
April 2017	$175K
March 2017	$173K
February 2017	$170K
January 2017	$168K
2016
December 2016	$145K
November 2016	$139K
October 2016	$142K
September 2016	$148K
August 2016	$161K

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
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.03	Single-Family Home	$250,000	05/29/26	3	2	1,701
719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.04	Single-Family Home	$192,000	05/14/26	5	2	1,862
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.23	Single-Family Home	$279,000	12/08/25	3	2.5	2,359
702 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.05	Single-Family Home	$227,000	08/24/26	3	2	3,356
801 N Cleveland St, Effingham, IL	0.52	Single-Family Home	$249,900	05/19/26	4	2.5	2,186
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.30	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/24/26	4	2	1,800
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/20/26	4	2	1,693
805 N Oakwood St, Effingham, IL	0.52	Single-Family Home	$300,000	07/31/26	4	2.5	2,449
805 N Glenwood St, Effingham, IL	0.56	Single-Family Home	$315,000	01/05/26	4	3.5	3,276
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$170,200	12/08/25	3	2	1,824

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
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	$250,000	3	2	1,701	Recently Sold
609 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$330,200	4	3	2,311	Off Market
702 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$227,000	3	2	3,356	Recently Sold
717 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	$210,700	3	1.5	1,434	Off Market
719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$192,000	5	2	1,862	Recently Sold
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$107,500	2	1	1,495	Recently Sold
505 E Section Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$94,300	1	1	768	Off Market
109 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$175,600	3	1	1,512	Off Market
605 E Market Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$341,200	4	2.5	3,600	Off Market
214 N Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.22	$252,300	3	3	5,028	Off Market
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.23	$279,000	3	2.5	2,359	Recently Sold
604 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.26	$223,500	3	2	1,664	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 709 E Jefferson Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1900

Lot Size

0.53 acres

Living Area

4,476 sqft

Price/Sqft

$64

Parking

Garage

About this House

They don't make them like they use to...the detail and charm throughout this historic home is felt the moment you walk in.
A very well cared for six bedroom and three full bath home is ready to accommodate! There is so much space inside and out. The large kitchen with breakfast bar flows into the dining area on one side and out to the back porch on the other. Plenty of bedrooms on the main floor, upstairs or in the fully finished basement. There is also living area on each floor. You will not believe all this home has to offer. The play equipment in the fenced back yard stay and the oversized 2 car garage is just another bonus. This home will blow your mind! Call your Realtor today!

709 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 4,476 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $235,000 on Aug 24, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $285,300, with a rent estimate of $2,825/month.

Home Details for 709 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.53 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 24, 2022 Source: CIBR #6220387	Sold	$235,000
May 11, 2022 Source: RE/MAX International #6220387	Pending	$249,900
May 11, 2022 Source: CIBR #6220387	Contingent	$249,900
May 3, 2022 Source: CIBR #6220387	PriceChange	$249,900 Price decreased by 4%
Apr 20, 2022 Source: CIBR #6220387	Listed For Sale	$259,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$4,826	$232,290

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
6y 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 709 E Jefferson Ave

What is 709 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 709 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $285,300.
What is the price history for 709 E Jefferson Ave?
709 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $235,000 in August 2022.
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 709 E Jefferson Ave?
The lot at 709 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.53 acres (23,087 sq ft).
Does 709 E Jefferson Ave have a garage?
Yes, 709 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.