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 812 E Gordon Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 812 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is $226,500 .

What is the price history for 812 E Gordon Ave?

812 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $145,000 in May 2019.

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 812 E Gordon Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 812 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 812 E Gordon Ave?

The lot at 812 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.71 acres (30,928 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$226,500

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,828 sqft (on 0.71 acres)

812 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,529/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 31, 2019 for $145,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$227K

Since last month

$3K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$9K (+4%)

Since last sale

$82K (+56.3%)

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 +77% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$227K
July 2026	$230K
June 2026	$226K
May 2026	$227K
April 2026	$207K
March 2026	$210K
February 2026	$203K
January 2026	$207K
2025
December 2025	$216K
November 2025	$218K
October 2025	$223K
September 2025	$221K
August 2025	$218K
July 2025	$223K
June 2025	$220K
May 2025	$218K
April 2025	$216K
March 2025	$213K
February 2025	$205K
January 2025	$203K
2024
December 2024	$208K
November 2024	$210K
October 2024	$212K
September 2024	$214K
August 2024	$216K
July 2024	$215K
June 2024	$219K
May 2024	$212K
April 2024	$206K
March 2024	$202K
February 2024	$195K
January 2024	$193K
2023
December 2023	$198K
November 2023	$197K
October 2023	$198K
September 2023	$198K
August 2023	$202K
July 2023	$201K
June 2023	$200K
May 2023	$198K
April 2023	$194K
March 2023	$193K
February 2023	$195K
January 2023	$199K
2022
December 2022	$201K
November 2022	$202K
October 2022	$204K
September 2022	$206K
August 2022	$208K
July 2022	$210K
June 2022	$209K
May 2022	$208K
April 2022	$205K
March 2022	$200K
February 2022	$194K
January 2022	$191K
2021
December 2021	$189K
November 2021	$188K
October 2021	$187K
September 2021	$185K
August 2021	$186K
July 2021	$187K
June 2021	$179K
May 2021	$166K
April 2021	$164K
March 2021	$157K
February 2021	$156K
January 2021	$155K
2020
December 2020	$154K
November 2020	$153K
October 2020	$153K
September 2020	$154K
August 2020	$155K
July 2020	$155K
June 2020	$155K
May 2020	$156K
April 2020	$157K
March 2020	$156K
February 2020	$156K
January 2020	$156K
2019
December 2019	$154K
November 2019	$154K
October 2019	$153K
September 2019	$152K
August 2019	$151K
July 2019	$143K
June 2019	$145K
May 2019	$142K
April 2019	$142K
March 2019	$144K
February 2019	$143K
January 2019	$142K
2018
December 2018	$140K
November 2018	$145K
October 2018	$145K
September 2018	$144K
August 2018	$144K
July 2018	$140K
June 2018	$138K
May 2018	$137K
April 2018	$139K
March 2018	$138K
February 2018	$137K
January 2018	$137K
2017
December 2017	$134K
November 2017	$137K
October 2017	$135K
September 2017	$136K
August 2017	$134K
July 2017	$131K
June 2017	$130K
May 2017	$129K
April 2017	$130K
March 2017	$128K
February 2017	$128K
January 2017	$125K
2016
December 2016	$135K
November 2016	$132K
October 2016	$133K
September 2016	$125K
August 2016	$128K

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	0.17	Single-Family Home	$170,200	12/08/25	3	2	1,824
1001 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.06	Single-Family Home	$249,900	12/10/25	3	2	1,827
1011 Oakridge St, Effingham, IL	0.08	Single-Family Home	$190,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,408
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$235,000	05/20/26	4	2	1,693
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$215,000	07/24/26	4	2	1,800
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.33	Single-Family Home	$250,000	05/29/26	3	2	1,701
515 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$200,000	07/27/26	3	2	1,888
912 S Glenwood St, Effingham, IL	0.36	Single-Family Home	$186,000	12/01/25	3	2	1,680
1011 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$185,000	10/21/25	3	1	1,309
800 S Pembroke St, Effingham, IL	0.23	Single-Family Home	$220,000	01/22/26	3	2	1,209

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
808 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.03	$183,000	2	1	1,364	Off Market
1001 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$249,900	3	2	1,827	Recently Sold
1005 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$223,500	3	2	1,880	Off Market
812 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$235,000	4	2	1,693	Recently Sold
1011 Oakridge St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.08	$190,000	3	2	1,408	Recently Sold
1011 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$192,400	3	1	1,309	Off Market
Lots 39 #&-40PEMBROKE, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	-	-	-	-	Off Market
803 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$189,300	3	1	1,140	Off Market
913 S Haney St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$80,100	2	1	1,006	Off Market
713 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$215,000	4	2	1,800	Recently Sold
1009 E Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$200,000	3	2	1,685	Off Market
1000 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.15	$239,900	3	2	1,932	For Sale

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 812 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

0.71 acres

Living Area

1,828 sqft

Price/Sqft

$124

Parking

Garage

About this House

Country Setting in Town! Check out this nice home located in a sought-after neighborhood in Effingham. This ranch home features vaulted ceilings, 3 large bedrooms with lots of closet space, 2 full bathrooms, a den off the master bedroom with access to the back 18x18 deck that overlooks the huge wooded backyard! Enjoy the Bedford stone fireplace in the living room that is open to the dining room and kitchen. Lots of natural light with the abundance of windows! Small patio off the kitchen perfect for grilling. Single car 16x23 carport with lots of storage closets. New metal roof 2010, Furnace new in 2014, New Main Bath in 2016 with laundry hookups, some newer windows 2016, and the Den was remodeled in 2014. Shed also on the property for all your extra storage needs. *Extra 20x150 side lot included in this sale.

812 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,828 sqft single-family home built in 1955. It last sold for $145,000 on May 31, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $226,500, with a rent estimate of $1,582/month.

Home Details for 812 E Gordon Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Electric, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedPatioPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

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

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.71 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 31, 2019 Source: CIBR #6192508	Sold	$145,000
Apr 23, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$149,900
Apr 18, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$149,900
Jul 22, 2010 Source: N/A	Sold	$118,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$3,639	$179,580

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
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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Frequently asked questions about 812 E Gordon Ave

What is 812 E Gordon Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 812 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is $226,500.
What is the price history for 812 E Gordon Ave?
812 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $145,000 in May 2019.
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 812 E Gordon Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 812 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 812 E Gordon Ave?
The lot at 812 E Gordon Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.71 acres (30,928 sq ft).