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 Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 717 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $211,600 .

What is the price history for 717 E Jefferson Ave?

717 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $195,000 in December 2024.

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 Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?

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

How big is the lot at 717 E Jefferson Ave?

The lot at 717 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.36 acres (15,682 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$211,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,434 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

717 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,446/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 6, 2024 for $195,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$212K

Since last month

$2K (-0.7%)

Since last year

$11K (+5.4%)

Since last sale

$17K (+8.5%)

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 +115% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$212K
August 2026	$209K
July 2026	$213K
June 2026	$211K
May 2026	$211K
April 2026	$209K
March 2026	$207K
February 2026	$203K
January 2026	$206K
2025
December 2025	$205K
November 2025	$204K
October 2025	$202K
September 2025	$202K
August 2025	$201K
July 2025	$202K
June 2025	$203K
May 2025	$201K
April 2025	$200K
March 2025	$198K
February 2025	$198K
January 2025	$196K
2024
December 2024	$196K
November 2024	$194K
October 2024	$196K
September 2024	$168K
August 2024	$160K
July 2024	$157K
June 2024	$169K
May 2024	$169K
April 2024	$169K
March 2024	$167K
February 2024	$163K
January 2024	$160K
2023
December 2023	$163K
November 2023	$164K
October 2023	$164K
September 2023	$164K
August 2023	$164K
July 2023	$170K
June 2023	$169K
May 2023	$161K
April 2023	$159K
March 2023	$157K
February 2023	$146K
January 2023	$144K
2022
December 2022	$144K
November 2022	$144K
October 2022	$146K
September 2022	$148K
August 2022	$150K
July 2022	$151K
June 2022	$149K
May 2022	$148K
April 2022	$146K
March 2022	$143K
February 2022	$141K
January 2022	$140K
2021
December 2021	$140K
November 2021	$139K
October 2021	$136K
September 2021	$135K
August 2021	$135K
July 2021	$135K
June 2021	$129K
May 2021	$119K
April 2021	$114K
March 2021	$111K
February 2021	$114K
January 2021	$113K
2020
December 2020	$112K
November 2020	$113K
October 2020	$110K
September 2020	$109K
August 2020	$102K
July 2020	$102K
June 2020	$100K
May 2020	$98K
April 2020	$98K
March 2020	$98K
February 2020	$101K
January 2020	$102K
2019
December 2019	$102K
November 2019	$102K
October 2019	$104K
September 2019	$105K
August 2019	$104K
July 2019	$106K
June 2019	$105K
May 2019	$106K
April 2019	$98K
March 2019	$101K
February 2019	$100K
January 2019	$102K
2018
December 2018	$106K
November 2018	$103K
October 2018	$101K
September 2018	$103K
August 2018	$104K
July 2018	$105K
June 2018	$102K
May 2018	$102K
April 2018	$106K
March 2018	$102K
February 2018	$102K
January 2018	$101K
2017
December 2017	$103K
November 2017	$104K
October 2017	$103K
September 2017	$106K
August 2017	$106K
July 2017	$104K
June 2017	$99K
May 2017	$97K
April 2017	$100K
March 2017	$97K
February 2017	$93K
January 2017	$94K
2016
December 2016	$95K
November 2016	$97K
October 2016	$97K
September 2016	$98K

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
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$250,000	05/29/26	3	2	1,701
719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.01	Single-Family Home	$192,000	05/14/26	5	2	1,862
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$170,200	12/08/25	3	2	1,824
1011 Oakridge St, Effingham, IL	0.33	Single-Family Home	$190,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,408
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.30	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/24/26	4	2	1,800
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/20/26	4	2	1,693
1011 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.36	Single-Family Home	$185,000	10/21/25	3	1	1,309
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.36	Single-Family Home	$200,000	07/27/26	3	2	1,888
702 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$227,000	08/24/26	3	2	3,356

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	0.01	$192,000	5	2	1,862	Recently Sold
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$250,000	3	2	1,701	Recently Sold
702 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.07	$227,000	3	2	3,356	Recently Sold
609 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$326,600	4	3	2,311	Off Market
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$107,500	2	1	1,495	Recently Sold
505 E Section Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$93,700	1	1	768	Off Market
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$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	0.20	$174,400	3	1	1,512	Off Market
915 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.23	$106,023	2	2	1,345	Recently Sold
214 N Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.24	$249,900	3	3	5,028	Off Market

Local Information

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

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1900

0.36 acre lot

1,434 sqft

$148/sqft

Garage

About this House

Welcome to your dream home in a charming historic neighborhood! This well-maintained three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath residence exudes character with its beautiful original hardwood floors that add warmth and elegance throughout. A standout feature is the spacious bedroom added upstairs, complete with its own convenient half bath, offering a perfect retreat for guests or a private office space. The main floor showcases new windows installed in 2022, flooding the space with natural light and offering picturesque views of the expansive lot. Modern plumbing throughout the home ensures both comfort and peace of mind. The unfinished basement provides endless possibilities for customization, whether you envision a recreation room, a workshop, or additional storage. Step outside to discover a detached two-car garage, perfect for keeping your vehicles safe and secure. With its combination of historic charm and modern convenience, this home is a rare find—come see it today!

717 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,434 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for $195,000 on Dec 6, 2024 (2% below the $199,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $211,600, with a rent estimate of $1,351/month.

Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago

Listed by Chris Etter, (217) 821-5125

RE/MAX Key Advantage

Bought with: Charlie Workman, (217) 821-0164, Benchmark Realty

Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

Source: CIBR, MLS#6247486

Home Details for 717 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Number of Stories: 1Levels: One and One Half

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShingleFoundation: Basement
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1434 Square Feet

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 8

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Other
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information Parcel Number: 0316031056

Price & Status
Price List Price: $199,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Nov 06 2024Possession Timing: Closing

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Location
Direction & Address City: EffinghamCommunity: Surveyors Add
School Information Elementary School District: Effingham Dist. 40Jr High / Middle School District: Effingham Dist. 40High School District: Effingham Dist. 40

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1434 Square Feet

HOA
Association for this Listing: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: None

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 6247486Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1434

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 6, 2024 Source: CIBR #6247486	Sold	$195,000
Nov 6, 2024 Source: CIBR #6247486	Pending	$199,000
Oct 29, 2024 Source: CIBR #6247486	Listed For Sale	$199,000
Oct 19, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$115,000
Sep 3, 2011 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$115,000
Nov 19, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$70,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$2,418	$125,370

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

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Laynetyler18
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3mo 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.
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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
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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 717 E Jefferson Ave

What is 717 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 717 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $211,600.
What is the price history for 717 E Jefferson Ave?
717 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $195,000 in December 2024.
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 Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 717 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 717 E Jefferson Ave?
The lot at 717 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.36 acres (15,682 sq ft).