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 712 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 712 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $361,700 .

What is the price history for 712 E Jefferson Ave?

712 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $38,500 in November 2005.

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 712 E Jefferson Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 712 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 712 E Jefferson Ave?

The lot at 712 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.53 acres (23,100 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

712 E Jefferson Ave
Effingham, IL 62401

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,745 sqft (on 0.53 acres)

$361,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,386/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$361,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 22, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,386/mo*

Refinance Your Home

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,745 sqft

(on 0.53 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$362K

Since last month

$2K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$25K (+7.3%)

Since last sale

$323K (+839.5%)

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 +71% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$362K
July 2026	$364K
June 2026	$358K
May 2026	$352K
April 2026	$324K
March 2026	$324K
February 2026	$318K
January 2026	$323K
2025
December 2025	$343K
November 2025	$344K
October 2025	$348K
September 2025	$346K
August 2025	$337K
July 2025	$347K
June 2025	$338K
May 2025	$338K
April 2025	$330K
March 2025	$332K
February 2025	$317K
January 2025	$316K
2024
December 2024	$322K
November 2024	$326K
October 2024	$339K
September 2024	$349K
August 2024	$344K
July 2024	$340K
June 2024	$341K
May 2024	$343K
April 2024	$335K
March 2024	$324K
February 2024	$318K
January 2024	$309K
2023
December 2023	$319K
November 2023	$326K
October 2023	$325K
September 2023	$338K
August 2023	$334K
July 2023	$351K
June 2023	$333K
May 2023	$321K
April 2023	$290K
March 2023	$270K
February 2023	$277K
January 2023	$279K
2022
December 2022	$280K
November 2022	$287K
October 2022	$289K
September 2022	$292K
August 2022	$295K
July 2022	$294K
June 2022	$295K
May 2022	$296K
April 2022	$292K
March 2022	$290K
February 2022	$287K
January 2022	$285K
2021
December 2021	$279K
November 2021	$278K
October 2021	$274K
September 2021	$261K
August 2021	$258K
July 2021	$262K
June 2021	$258K
May 2021	$261K
April 2021	$259K
March 2021	$249K
February 2021	$249K
January 2021	$248K
2020
December 2020	$246K
November 2020	$244K
October 2020	$243K
September 2020	$244K
August 2020	$241K
July 2020	$241K
June 2020	$242K
May 2020	$244K
April 2020	$244K
March 2020	$243K
February 2020	$243K
January 2020	$242K
2019
December 2019	$240K
November 2019	$242K
October 2019	$245K
September 2019	$245K
August 2019	$246K
July 2019	$243K
June 2019	$244K
May 2019	$239K
April 2019	$242K
March 2019	$235K
February 2019	$238K
January 2019	$231K
2018
December 2018	$229K
November 2018	$231K
October 2018	$232K
September 2018	$230K
August 2018	$230K
July 2018	$229K
June 2018	$226K
May 2018	$229K
April 2018	$228K
March 2018	$228K
February 2018	$230K
January 2018	$228K
2017
December 2017	$225K
November 2017	$228K
October 2017	$228K
September 2017	$228K
August 2017	$227K
July 2017	$226K
June 2017	$220K
May 2017	$221K
April 2017	$221K
March 2017	$219K
February 2017	$217K
January 2017	$217K
2016
December 2016	$212K
November 2016	$214K
October 2016	$215K
September 2016	$213K
August 2016	$212K

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	0.22	Single-Family Home	$279,000	12/08/25	3	2.5	2,359
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.11	Single-Family Home	$250,000	05/29/26	3	2	1,701
719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$192,000	05/14/26	5	2	1,862
801 N Cleveland St, Effingham, IL	0.49	Single-Family Home	$249,900	05/19/26	4	2.5	2,186
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/24/26	4	2	1,800
805 N Oakwood St, Effingham, IL	0.46	Single-Family Home	$300,000	07/31/26	4	2.5	2,449
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.36	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/20/26	4	2	1,693
702 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.50	Single-Family Home	$135,000	08/21/26	5	3	2,836
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.39	Single-Family Home	$170,200	12/08/25	3	2	1,824
805 N Glenwood St, Effingham, IL	0.51	Single-Family Home	$315,000	01/05/26	4	3.5	3,276

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	0.07	$192,000	5	2	1,862	Recently Sold
717 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$212,200	3	1.5	1,434	Off Market
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$250,000	3	2	1,701	Recently Sold
609 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$330,200	4	3	2,311	Off Market
907 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$119,900	3	1	920	For Sale
605 E Market Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$341,200	4	2.5	3,600	Off Market
915 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.21	$106,023	2	2	1,345	Recently Sold
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.19	$107,500	2	1	1,495	Recently Sold
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.22	$279,000	3	2.5	2,359	Recently Sold
604 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.23	$223,500	3	2	1,664	Off Market
505 E Section Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.22	$95,200	1	1	768	Off Market
913 S Haney St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.25	$82,500	2	1	1,006	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 712 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

1937

Lot Size

0.53 acres

Living Area

2,745 sqft

Price/Sqft

$132

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 712 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL. 712 E Jefferson Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and approximately 2,745 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.53 acres and was built in 1937.

712 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,745 sqft single-family home built in 1937. It last sold for $38,500 on Nov 15, 2005. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $361,700, with a rent estimate of $2,264/month.

Home Details for 712 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Office, Recreation RoomCeiling Fan
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Slate
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: SlateDeckExterior: BrickLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1937Year Updated: 2020
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.53 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 15, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$38,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$6,234	$294,840

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 712 E Jefferson Ave

What is 712 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 712 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $361,700.
What is the price history for 712 E Jefferson Ave?
712 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $38,500 in November 2005.
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 712 E Jefferson Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 712 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 712 E Jefferson Ave?
The lot at 712 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.53 acres (23,100 sq ft).