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SOLD

MAY 14, 2026

719 E Jefferson Ave
Effingham, IL 62401

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,862 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

$192,000

Last Sold: May 14, 2026

4% below list $200K

$103/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $1,292/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$192,000

Last Sold: May 14, 2026

4% below list $200K

$103/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $1,292/mo*

Refinance Your Home

5 Beds

2 Baths

1,862 sqft

(on 0.29 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 719 E Jefferson Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Description

Here is a nicely updated 5 bed 2 bath home located on Effingham's East side! Welcome to the inviting front porch with swing, step inside to a spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace, then to the dining room with built-in cabinet, then to the remodeled kitchen complete with all newer stainless appliances and corian countertops! 2 bedrooms and a full remodeled bathroom finish out the main floor. Upstairs you will find three more bedrooms, and a bathroom. The basement has a foundation channel drain that leads to floor drains, laundry space, a work room, and open storage space. All newer paint and newer flooring throughout! The huge backyard has plenty of room to play and a beautiful weeping willow tree at the focal point. A 1.5 car brick garage, newer driveway, and a solid brick home! HVAC 2011, Water Heater 2017. You won't want to miss this deal!

719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,862 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $192,000 on May 14, 2026 (4% below the $199,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $192,000, with a rent estimate of $1,895/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

Porch, Patio

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$103/sqft

Listed

107 days ago

Home Details for 719 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Family/Living/Great Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Replacement Windows
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Number of Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Front Porch, PatioExterior: WorkshopFoundation: Basement
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1862 Square Feet

Days on Market
Cumulative Days on Market: 35

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Other
Building Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information Parcel Number: 0316031057

Price & Status
Price List Price: $199,900Price Per Sqft: $103/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Apr 29 2026Possession 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: 1862 Square Feet

HOA
Association for this Listing: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: None

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 6257595Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1862

Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago

Listed by Brian Henning, (217) 821-3338

Full Circle Realty

Bought with: Brian Henning, (217) 821-3338, Full Circle Realty

Co-Buyer's Agent: Luke Koester, (217) 848-6555, Full Circle Realty

Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

Source: CIBR, MLS#6257595

Price History for 719 E Jefferson Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/14/2026	$192,000	Sold	CIBR #6257595
Recording Date 05/14/2026 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
04/29/2026	$199,900	Pending	CIBR #6257595

04/14/2026	$199,900	Contingent	CIBR #6257595

04/10/2026	$199,900	PendingToActive	CIBR #6257595

04/02/2026	$199,900	Contingent	CIBR #6257595

03/24/2026	$199,900	Listed For Sale	CIBR #6257595

03/10/2023	$138,000	Sold	CIBR #6225925
Recording Date 03/10/2023 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/13/2023	$147,500	Pending	CIBR #6225925

02/21/2014	$105,000	Sold	CIBR #6131008
Recording Date 02/21/2014 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/14/2014	$110,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/27/2005	$93,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/27/2005 Contract Date 06/23/2005 County Transfer Tax $47 Total Transfer Tax $140

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$2,593
Assessment	$115,140

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 719 E Jefferson Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.07	Single-Family Home	$250,000	05/29/26	3	2	1,701
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.31	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/20/26	4	2	1,693
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$170,200	12/08/25	3	2	1,824
1001 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$249,900	12/10/25	3	2	1,827
1011 Oakridge St, Effingham, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$190,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,408
303 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL	0.39	Single-Family Home	$178,000	12/01/25	4	2	1,647
704 S Pembroke St, Effingham, IL	0.48	Single-Family Home	$214,000	12/22/25	3	1.5	1,535

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OFF MARKET
Est. $211,500
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,434 sqft
717 E Jefferson Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
MAY 29, 2026
$250,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,701 sqft
703 E Jefferson Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $332,300
4 bd
3 ba
2,311 sqft
609 E Jefferson Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
MAR 5, 2026
$107,500
2 bd
1 ba
1,495 sqft
507 E Jefferson Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $95,000
1 bd
1 ba
768 sqft
505 E Section Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
$119,999
3 bd
1 ba
1,995 sqft
104 S Willow St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $342,900
4 bd
2.5 ba
3,600 sqft
605 E Market Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $163,400
2 bd
1 ba
1,966 sqft
501 E Section Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
$133,900
3 bd
1 ba
920 sqft
907 E Jefferson Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $178,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,512 sqft
109 S Willow St,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
FEB 25, 2026
$106,023
2 bd
2 ba
1,345 sqft
915 E Jefferson Ave,
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

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Laynetyler18
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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.
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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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