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 801 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 801 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $260,300 .

What is the price history for 801 E Jefferson Ave?

801 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $199,000 in November 2018.

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.

How big is the lot at 801 E Jefferson Ave?

The lot at 801 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.39 acres (16,988 sq ft).

Does 801 E Jefferson Ave have a garage?

Yes, 801 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.

801 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

OFF MARKET

$260,300

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1,638 sqft (on 0.39 acres)

801 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 8, 2018 for $199,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$260K

Since last month

$4K (-1.4%)

Since last year

$14K (+5.8%)

Since last sale

$61K (+30.8%)

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 +20% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$260K
August 2026	$258K
July 2026	$264K
June 2026	$258K
May 2026	$255K
April 2026	$246K
March 2026	$237K
February 2026	$243K
January 2026	$246K
2025
December 2025	$245K
November 2025	$247K
October 2025	$259K
September 2025	$250K
August 2025	$246K
July 2025	$254K
June 2025	$250K
May 2025	$245K
April 2025	$246K
March 2025	$242K
February 2025	$236K
January 2025	$236K
2024
December 2024	$241K
November 2024	$240K
October 2024	$250K
September 2024	$252K
August 2024	$250K
July 2024	$240K
June 2024	$251K
May 2024	$248K
April 2024	$247K
March 2024	$246K
February 2024	$230K
January 2024	$231K
2023
December 2023	$241K
November 2023	$245K
October 2023	$240K
September 2023	$245K
August 2023	$244K
July 2023	$243K
June 2023	$249K
May 2023	$236K
April 2023	$237K
March 2023	$236K
February 2023	$234K
January 2023	$235K
2022
December 2022	$236K
November 2022	$239K
October 2022	$241K
September 2022	$240K
August 2022	$241K
July 2022	$239K
June 2022	$237K
May 2022	$236K
April 2022	$236K
March 2022	$235K
February 2022	$238K
January 2022	$235K
2021
December 2021	$230K
November 2021	$232K
October 2021	$232K
September 2021	$230K
August 2021	$231K
July 2021	$234K
June 2021	$229K
May 2021	$217K
April 2021	$217K
March 2021	$216K

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	0.14	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
600 E Temple Ave, Effingham, IL	0.48	Single-Family Home	$160,000	12/17/25	1	2	1,431
600 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.46	Single-Family Home	$208,000	10/24/25	1	1	1,260
804 N Glenwood St, Louisville, IL	0.55	Single-Family Home	$325,000	03/03/26	1	2	1,558
1010 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$170,200	12/08/25	3	2	1,824
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.31	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/24/26	4	2	1,800
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.30	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/20/26	4	2	1,693
1011 Oakridge St, Effingham, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$190,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,408
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL	0.29	Single-Family Home	$279,000	12/08/25	3	2.5	2,359

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	0.08	$211,600	3	1.5	1,434	Off Market
702 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	$227,000	3	2	3,356	Recently Sold
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$250,000	3	2	1,701	Recently Sold
609 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$326,600	4	3	2,311	Off Market
915 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$106,023	2	2	1,345	Recently Sold
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.23	$107,500	2	1	1,495	Recently Sold
605 E Market Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.22	$336,900	4	2.5	3,600	Off Market
913 S Haney St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.19	$82,100	2	1	1,006	Off Market
505 E Section Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.24	$93,700	1	1	768	Off Market
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.25	$123,000	3	1	1,995	Recently Sold
808 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.23	$183,000	2	1	1,364	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 801 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 1880

0.39 acre lot

1,638 sqft

$159/sqft

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 801 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL. 801 E Jefferson Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 1 bedroom and approximately 1,638 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.39 acres and was built in 1880.

801 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 1 bedroom, 1,638 sqft single-family home built in 1880. It last sold for $199,000 on Nov 8, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $260,300, with a rent estimate of $792/month.

Home Details for 801 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1880
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Foundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.39 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 8, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$199,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$3,810	$187,200

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
Prev. Resident
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 801 E Jefferson Ave

What is 801 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 801 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $260,300.
What is the price history for 801 E Jefferson Ave?
801 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $199,000 in November 2018.
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.
How big is the lot at 801 E Jefferson Ave?
The lot at 801 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.39 acres (16,988 sq ft).
Does 801 E Jefferson Ave have a garage?
Yes, 801 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has a garage.