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 715 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 715 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $214,900 .

What is the price history for 715 E Jefferson Ave?

715 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $62,500 in March 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 715 E Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 715 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

Does 715 E Jefferson Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 715 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has laundry facilities.

OFF MARKET

$214,900

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,310 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

715 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,454/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 3, 2020 for $62,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$215K

Since last month

$2K (-0.8%)

Since last year

$10K (+4.9%)

Since last sale

$152K (+243.7%)

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 +75% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$215K
August 2026	$215K
July 2026	$217K
June 2026	$213K
May 2026	$213K
April 2026	$195K
March 2026	$200K
February 2026	$194K
January 2026	$193K
2025
December 2025	$203K
November 2025	$208K
October 2025	$209K
September 2025	$206K
August 2025	$205K
July 2025	$207K
June 2025	$204K
May 2025	$203K
April 2025	$200K
March 2025	$200K
February 2025	$192K
January 2025	$190K
2024
December 2024	$197K
November 2024	$196K
October 2024	$206K
September 2024	$208K
August 2024	$204K
July 2024	$201K
June 2024	$205K
May 2024	$205K
April 2024	$201K
March 2024	$197K
February 2024	$193K
January 2024	$188K
2023
December 2023	$193K
November 2023	$191K
October 2023	$194K
September 2023	$197K
August 2023	$197K
July 2023	$203K
June 2023	$199K
May 2023	$145K
April 2023	$142K
March 2023	$140K
February 2023	$136K
January 2023	$136K
2022
December 2022	$137K
November 2022	$138K
October 2022	$142K
September 2022	$155K
August 2022	$196K
July 2022	$204K
June 2022	$208K
May 2022	$207K
April 2022	$201K
March 2022	$192K
February 2022	$181K
January 2022	$179K
2021
December 2021	$179K
November 2021	$177K
October 2021	$174K
September 2021	$173K
August 2021	$170K
July 2021	$173K
June 2021	$164K
May 2021	$145K
April 2021	$143K
March 2021	$139K
February 2021	$140K
January 2021	$142K
2020
December 2020	$140K
November 2020	$142K
October 2020	$122K
September 2020	$120K
August 2020	$63K
July 2020	$63K
June 2020	$63K
May 2020	$63K
April 2020	$126K
March 2020	$125K
February 2020	$147K
January 2020	$148K
2019
December 2019	$142K
November 2019	$139K
October 2019	$141K
September 2019	$142K
August 2019	$142K
July 2019	$139K
June 2019	$139K
May 2019	$136K
April 2019	$136K
March 2019	$134K
February 2019	$135K
January 2019	$132K
2018
December 2018	$131K
November 2018	$134K
October 2018	$131K
September 2018	$132K
August 2018	$130K
July 2018	$131K
June 2018	$131K
May 2018	$131K
April 2018	$129K
March 2018	$131K
February 2018	$127K
January 2018	$130K
2017
December 2017	$131K
November 2017	$133K
October 2017	$133K
September 2017	$134K
August 2017	$131K
July 2017	$127K
June 2017	$130K
May 2017	$128K
April 2017	$130K
March 2017	$127K
February 2017	$129K
January 2017	$127K
2016
December 2016	$124K
November 2016	$123K
October 2016	$123K
September 2016	$123K

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
719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.02	Single-Family Home	$192,000	05/14/26	5	2	1,862
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.05	Single-Family Home	$250,000	05/29/26	3	2	1,701
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.30	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/24/26	4	2	1,800
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$170,200	12/08/25	3	2	1,824
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/20/26	4	2	1,693
702 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$227,000	08/24/26	3	2	3,356
406 S 5th St, Effingham, IL	0.50	Single-Family Home	$65,000	10/03/25	3	1.5	2,182
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL	0.16	Single-Family Home	$123,000	08/28/26	3	1	1,995
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$279,000	12/08/25	3	2.5	2,359
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.36	Single-Family Home	$200,000	07/27/26	3	2	1,888

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
717 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.01	$210,700	3	1.5	1,434	Off Market
719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.02	$192,000	5	2	1,862	Recently Sold
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$250,000	3	2	1,701	Recently Sold
702 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$227,000	3	2	3,356	Recently Sold
609 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$328,800	4	3	2,311	Off Market
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$107,500	2	1	1,495	Recently Sold
505 E Section Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$93,700	1	1	768	Off Market
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$123,000	3	1	1,995	Recently Sold
605 E Market Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$336,900	4	2.5	3,600	Off Market
109 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.19	$175,600	3	1	1,512	Off Market
915 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.24	$106,023	2	2	1,345	Recently Sold
214 N Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.23	$251,200	3	3	5,028	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 715 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

1932

Lot Size

0.36 acres

Living Area

2,310 sqft

Price/Sqft

$93

Parking

Garage

About this House

Loaded with charm! This well maintained bungalow sits in a great neighborhood within walking distance to downtown shops and eating. This home has beautiful hardwood floors; arched doorways; original trim and an updated kitchen! Two bedrooms and one bath are on the main level with an additional bedroom/office space; bathroom/laundry combo and a family room in the finished basement. Outside there is a private patio for grilling; a nicely landscaped fire pit area as well as a three car detached garage! There is a large yard space behind the garage with apple trees; perfect for kids to play.

More photos coming soon!

715 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,310 sqft single-family home built in 1932. It last sold for $62,500 on Mar 3, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $214,900, with a rent estimate of $1,826/month.

Home Details for 715 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Office, PantryCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood, BrickLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1932
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 3, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Mar 3, 2020 Source: N/A	Sold	$62,500
Feb 2, 2020 Source: N/A	Pending	$130,000
Jan 8, 2020 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$130,000
Feb 7, 2019 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$129,900
Jan 7, 2019 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$129,900 Price decreased by 4%
Oct 5, 2018 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$134,900 Price decreased by 7%
Sep 5, 2018 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$144,600 Price decreased by 3%
Aug 20, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$149,600
Feb 26, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$110,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$2,978	$150,240

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
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 715 E Jefferson Ave

What is 715 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 715 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $214,900.
What is the price history for 715 E Jefferson Ave?
715 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $62,500 in March 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 715 E Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 715 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
Does 715 E Jefferson Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 715 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has laundry facilities.