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 Washington Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 709 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL is $388,500 .

What is the price history for 709 E Washington Ave?

709 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $215,000 in June 2013.

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 Washington Ave?

The lot at 709 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.40 acres (17,424 sq ft).

Does 709 E Washington Ave have a garage?

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

OFF MARKET

709 E Washington Ave
Effingham, IL 62401

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,640 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

$388,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,557/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$388,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,557/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

4 Baths

2,640 sqft

(on 0.40 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$389K

Since last month

$3K (+0.7%)

Since last year

$22K (+5.9%)

Since last sale

$174K (+80.8%)

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 +53% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$389K
July 2026	$386K
June 2026	$386K
May 2026	$385K
April 2026	$375K
March 2026	$370K
February 2026	$368K
January 2026	$363K
2025
December 2025	$366K
November 2025	$366K
October 2025	$371K
September 2025	$370K
August 2025	$367K
July 2025	$370K
June 2025	$369K
May 2025	$370K
April 2025	$363K
March 2025	$360K
February 2025	$351K
January 2025	$352K
2024
December 2024	$354K
November 2024	$352K
October 2024	$366K
September 2024	$369K
August 2024	$363K
July 2024	$355K
June 2024	$359K
May 2024	$359K
April 2024	$358K
March 2024	$353K
February 2024	$343K
January 2024	$338K
2023
December 2023	$342K
November 2023	$342K
October 2023	$345K
September 2023	$351K
August 2023	$349K
July 2023	$358K
June 2023	$347K
May 2023	$346K
April 2023	$339K
March 2023	$338K
February 2023	$317K
January 2023	$312K
2022
December 2022	$313K
November 2022	$316K
October 2022	$319K
September 2022	$321K
August 2022	$322K
July 2022	$324K
June 2022	$325K
May 2022	$324K
April 2022	$320K
March 2022	$315K
February 2022	$308K
January 2022	$305K
2021
December 2021	$302K
November 2021	$299K
October 2021	$297K
September 2021	$293K
August 2021	$294K
July 2021	$293K
June 2021	$279K
May 2021	$258K
April 2021	$259K
March 2021	$247K
February 2021	$248K
January 2021	$246K
2020
December 2020	$243K
November 2020	$244K
October 2020	$248K
September 2020	$252K
August 2020	$247K
July 2020	$247K
June 2020	$246K
May 2020	$246K
April 2020	$244K
March 2020	$243K
February 2020	$245K
January 2020	$243K
2019
December 2019	$241K
November 2019	$241K
October 2019	$242K
September 2019	$243K
August 2019	$239K
July 2019	$240K
June 2019	$248K
May 2019	$243K
April 2019	$235K
March 2019	$241K
February 2019	$241K
January 2019	$238K
2018
December 2018	$238K
November 2018	$245K
October 2018	$250K
September 2018	$238K
August 2018	$249K
July 2018	$254K
June 2018	$246K
May 2018	$234K
April 2018	$237K
March 2018	$254K
February 2018	$254K
January 2018	$264K
2017
December 2017	$260K
November 2017	$269K
October 2017	$266K
September 2017	$265K
August 2017	$261K
July 2017	$262K
June 2017	$263K
May 2017	$261K
April 2017	$249K
March 2017	$249K
February 2017	$250K
January 2017	$259K
2016
December 2016	$234K
November 2016	$239K
October 2016	$244K
September 2016	$242K
August 2016	$254K

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
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$279,000	12/08/25	3	2.5	2,359
719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$192,000	05/14/26	5	2	1,862
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.14	Single-Family Home	$250,000	05/29/26	3	2	1,701
801 N Cleveland St, Effingham, IL	0.45	Single-Family Home	$249,900	05/19/26	4	2.5	2,186
805 N Glenwood St, Effingham, IL	0.47	Single-Family Home	$315,000	01/05/26	4	3.5	3,276
805 N Oakwood St, Effingham, IL	0.42	Single-Family Home	$300,000	07/31/26	4	2.5	2,449
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.40	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/24/26	4	2	1,800
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.40	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/20/26	4	2	1,693
800 E North Ave, Effingham, IL	0.56	Single-Family Home	$219,000	02/27/26	4	2.5	1,976
706 N Oceola St, Effingham, IL	0.40	Single-Family Home	$252,000	02/02/26	3	2	2,632

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
719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$192,000	5	2	1,862	Recently Sold
717 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$212,200	3	1.5	1,434	Off Market
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$250,000	3	2	1,701	Recently Sold
609 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$330,200	4	3	2,311	Off Market
907 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.19	$119,900	3	1	920	For Sale
605 E Market Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$341,200	4	2.5	3,600	Off Market
915 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.22	$106,023	2	2	1,345	Recently Sold
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.20	$107,500	2	1	1,495	Recently Sold
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.19	$279,000	3	2.5	2,359	Recently Sold
604 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.19	$223,500	3	2	1,664	Off Market
505 E Section Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.24	$95,200	1	1	768	Off Market
913 S Haney St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.28	$82,500	2	1	1,006	Off Market

Local Information

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

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1980

Lot Size

0.4 acres

Living Area

2,640 sqft

Price/Sqft

$147

Parking

Garage

About this House

"Cead Mile Failte" (One Hundred Thousand Welcomes) is the phrase that meets you at the front door of this beautiful home, and a more welcoming home and setting you will not find. Tucked back in an idyllic neighborhood, this Classic American 2 story is centrally located within walking distance to parks, churches, schools and downtown. Built in 1980, the inside is completely updated and opened up with new bathroom vanities and fixtures, new hardwood and ceramic tile floors, new lighting fixtures, new paint, and a beautifully opened-up kitchen, complete with "like-new" cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Each of the bedrooms has own walk-in closet and ceiling fan. The Master bedroom boasts an additional Master bath with large whirlpool tub and separate shower. And there is no shortage of storage with a full unfinished basement, attic storage room, and a two and a half car garage with work area. Out back, the new stamped patio opens up to a large flat lot with mature trees with plenty of room for ball games, a jungle gym or even a pool. If you are a family looking to move then this is the house you've been waiting for. This home is ideal for kids, grandkids and friends alike. There is simply no way you could build this home today for this price. This is a deal so Don't Miss Out! Call today for an appointment!

709 E Washington Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,640 sqft single-family home built in 1980. It last sold for $215,000 on Jun 14, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $388,500, with a rent estimate of $2,278/month.

Home Details for 709 E Washington Ave

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

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

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 14, 2013 Source: CIBR #4214892	Sold	$215,000
Apr 6, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$229,000 Price decreased by 12%
Jan 17, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$259,000
Dec 2, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$259,000
Oct 24, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$259,000
Aug 12, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$259,000
Aug 1, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$259,000 Price decreased by 7%
Mar 8, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$279,000 Price decreased by 7%
Feb 15, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$299,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$6,799	$319,920

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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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
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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 709 E Washington Ave

What is 709 E Washington Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 709 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL is $388,500.
What is the price history for 709 E Washington Ave?
709 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $215,000 in June 2013.
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 Washington Ave?
The lot at 709 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.40 acres (17,424 sq ft).
Does 709 E Washington Ave have a garage?
Yes, 709 E Washington Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.