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 717 E Gordon Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 717 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is $194,300 .

What is the price history for 717 E Gordon Ave?

717 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $156,000 in May 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.

Does 717 E Gordon Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 717 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 717 E Gordon Ave?

The lot at 717 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.34 acres (14,810 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$194,300

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,448 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

717 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 19, 2022 for $156,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$194K

Since last month

$1K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$9K (+4.8%)

Since last sale

$38K (+24.6%)

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 +91% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$194K
August 2026	$194K
July 2026	$196K
June 2026	$194K
May 2026	$195K
April 2026	$187K
March 2026	$187K
February 2026	$185K
January 2026	$184K
2025
December 2025	$186K
November 2025	$187K
October 2025	$189K
September 2025	$189K
August 2025	$185K
July 2025	$188K
June 2025	$188K
May 2025	$189K
April 2025	$188K
March 2025	$184K
February 2025	$182K
January 2025	$180K
2024
December 2024	$182K
November 2024	$182K
October 2024	$187K
September 2024	$186K
August 2024	$190K
July 2024	$190K
June 2024	$190K
May 2024	$188K
April 2024	$185K
March 2024	$181K
February 2024	$177K
January 2024	$174K
2023
December 2023	$176K
November 2023	$174K
October 2023	$171K
September 2023	$171K
August 2023	$170K
July 2023	$161K
June 2023	$161K
May 2023	$160K
April 2023	$158K
March 2023	$158K
February 2023	$163K
January 2023	$163K
2022
December 2022	$162K
November 2022	$161K
October 2022	$162K
September 2022	$161K
August 2022	$161K
July 2022	$157K
June 2022	$157K
May 2022	$156K
April 2022	$155K
March 2022	$147K
February 2022	$146K
January 2022	$145K
2021
December 2021	$144K
November 2021	$142K
October 2021	$142K
September 2021	$142K
August 2021	$139K
July 2021	$139K
June 2021	$138K
May 2021	$138K
April 2021	$138K
March 2021	$122K
February 2021	$123K
January 2021	$124K
2020
December 2020	$125K
November 2020	$125K
October 2020	$124K
September 2020	$121K
August 2020	$122K
July 2020	$122K
June 2020	$122K
May 2020	$121K
April 2020	$120K
March 2020	$121K
February 2020	$123K
January 2020	$124K
2019
December 2019	$126K
November 2019	$126K
October 2019	$126K
September 2019	$127K
August 2019	$125K
July 2019	$121K
June 2019	$121K
May 2019	$119K
April 2019	$119K
March 2019	$122K
February 2019	$118K
January 2019	$118K
2018
December 2018	$117K
November 2018	$117K
October 2018	$117K
September 2018	$116K
August 2018	$118K
July 2018	$117K
June 2018	$117K
May 2018	$115K
April 2018	$114K
March 2018	$115K
February 2018	$112K
January 2018	$114K
2017
December 2017	$111K
November 2017	$111K
October 2017	$109K
September 2017	$110K
August 2017	$105K
July 2017	$104K
June 2017	$103K
May 2017	$102K
April 2017	$102K
March 2017	$100K
February 2017	$104K
January 2017	$101K
2016
December 2016	$103K
November 2016	$104K
October 2016	$103K
September 2016	$102K

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
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.04	Single-Family Home	$170,200	12/08/25	3	2	1,824
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.02	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/24/26	4	2	1,800
508 E Brentwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$147,000	11/17/25	2	2	1,556
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.08	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/20/26	4	2	1,693
800 S Pembroke St, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$220,000	01/22/26	3	2	1,209
912 S Glenwood St, Effingham, IL	0.23	Single-Family Home	$186,000	12/01/25	3	2	1,680
1011 Oakridge St, Effingham, IL	0.23	Single-Family Home	$190,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,408
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$200,000	07/27/26	3	2	1,888
1001 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.15	Single-Family Home	$249,900	12/10/25	3	2	1,827
601 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$145,000	12/10/25	3	2	1,384

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
Lots 39 #&-40PEMBROKE, Effingham, IL 62401	0.02	-	-	-	-	Off Market
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.02	$215,000	4	2	1,800	Recently Sold
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.04	$170,200	3	2	1,824	Recently Sold
803 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.05	$189,300	3	1	1,140	Off Market
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$235,000	4	2	1,693	Recently Sold
808 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$183,000	2	1	1,364	Off Market
909 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$226,100	3	2	1,786	Off Market
603 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$151,100	3	1	1,160	Off Market
1001 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$249,900	3	2	1,827	Recently Sold
706 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$181,800	3	1	1,272	Off Market
512 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$163,400	3	1	1,292	Off Market
1005 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$224,500	3	2	1,880	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 717 E Gordon Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1955

Lot Size

0.34 acres

Living Area

1,448 sqft

Price/Sqft

$134

Parking

Garage

About this House

Fantastic 2 bedroom/2 bath home on a large corner lot! Single car attached garage as well as a detached 18'x22' garage/workspace!! Spacious family room with cathedral ceiling and a Sunroom with backyard access! You wont want to miss out on the opportunity to see this gem! Call your realtor today!

717 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,448 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $156,000 on May 19, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $194,300, with a rent estimate of $1,226/month.

Home Details for 717 E Gordon Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 19, 2022 Source: CIBR #6220022	Sold	$156,000
Apr 4, 2022 Source: RE/MAX International #6220022	Pending	$154,900
Apr 4, 2022 Source: CIBR #6220022	Contingent	$154,900
Apr 2, 2022 Source: CIBR #6220022	Listed For Sale	$154,900
May 24, 2021 Source: CIBR #6210914	Sold	$138,000
Apr 22, 2021 Source: CIBR #6210914	Pending	$142,900
Apr 20, 2021 Source: CIBR #6210914	PriceChange	$142,900 Price decreased by 11%
Mar 31, 2021 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$160,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$2,682	$152,100

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 717 E Gordon Ave

What is 717 E Gordon Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 717 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is $194,300.
What is the price history for 717 E Gordon Ave?
717 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $156,000 in May 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.
Does 717 E Gordon Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 717 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 717 E Gordon Ave?
The lot at 717 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.34 acres (14,810 sq ft).