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

SOLD

FEB 23, 2026

711 E Gordon Ave
Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 sqft

$140,000

Last Sold: Feb 23, 2026

$139/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $964/mo*

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$140,000

Last Sold: Feb 23, 2026

$139/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $964/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,008 sqft

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Cozy home for sale in Homewood subdivision! This home is nestled in a quiet neighborhood with a spacious fenced in backyard. There is 1950’s charm with hardwood floors underneath carpet. Many updates! 2014- upgraded electrical panel and meter. 2018- replaced patio roof and upgraded water heater. 2021-replaced roof
Come check out this home today!

711 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $140,000 on Feb 23, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $143,800, with a rent estimate of $1,349/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

No Info

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$139/sqft

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 711 E Gordon Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6

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

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Price & Status
Price Price Per Sqft: $139/sqft

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price History for 711 E Gordon Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/23/2026	$140,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 02/23/2026 County Transfer Tax $1 Total Transfer Tax $2
11/02/2025	$153,000	PriceChange	N/A
Price Change $7,000 (-4%)
10/04/2025	$160,000	Listed For Sale	N/A

09/23/2013	$91,500	Sold	CIBR #4217601
Recording Date 09/23/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/21/2013	$95,000	Pending	Agent Provided

02/02/2013	$95,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated June 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$1,648
Assessment	$91,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 711 E Gordon Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
304 W Saint Anthony Ave, Effingham, IL	0.00	Single-Family Home	$63,500	08/04/25	4	1.5	1,293
21 N Lakewood Dr, Effingham, IL	0.49	Single-Family Home	$131,000	02/26/26	3	1.5	1,384
911 W Saint Anthony Ave, Effingham, IL	0.89	Single-Family Home	$155,000	08/29/25	3	1	1,232
1006 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL	0.88	Single-Family Home	$112,500	01/15/26	3	1	876
13 S Lakewood Dr, Effingham, IL	0.62	Single-Family Home	$195,300	10/10/25	3	1.5	1,882
1101 W Saint Anthony Ave, Effingham, IL	0.81	Single-Family Home	$175,000	01/29/26	3	2	1,232
904 W Franklin Ave, Effingham, IL	0.92	Single-Family Home	$115,000	11/06/25	2	1	1,260
905 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL	0.96	Single-Family Home	$72,500	07/25/25	3	1	968
902 Holiday Dr, Effingham, IL	1.11	Single-Family Home	$141,000	12/15/25	3	1.5	1,008

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OFF MARKET
Est. $336,000
3 bd
2 ba
2,040 sqft
302 Granada Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $242,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,444 sqft
12 Galvin St,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
OCT 6, 2025
$10,000
301 Granada Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
1.8 ACRES
$14,900
S Lakewood Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $322,100
3 bd
2 ba
2,697 sqft
307 S Granada Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $232,100
3 bd
1.5 ba
2,912 sqft
30 S Lakewood Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $392,800
3 bd
3 ba
3,712 sqft
312 Granada Dr,
EFFINGHAM, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $385,200
3 bd
3 ba
2,675 sqft
1900 W Sunset Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $252,800
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,704 sqft
6 Galvin St,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
FEB 26, 2026
$131,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,384 sqft
21 N Lakewood Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
APR 6, 2026
$230,000
6 bd
3 ba
512 sqft
102 Illini Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $200,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,884 sqft
18 S Lakewood Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401

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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
1mo 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.
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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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