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 Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 812 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $218,800 .

What is the price history for 812 E Jefferson Ave?

812 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $126,900 in May 2017.

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 Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?

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

How big is the lot at 812 E Jefferson Ave?

The lot at 812 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.39 acres (16,988 sq ft).

812 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

OFF MARKET

$218,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,245 sqft (on 1.73 acres)

812 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,479/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 26, 2017 for $126,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$219K

Since last month

$1K (-0.6%)

Since last year

$15K (+7.2%)

Since last sale

$92K (+72.8%)

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 +137% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$219K
July 2026	$221K
June 2026	$218K
May 2026	$217K
April 2026	$204K
March 2026	$205K
February 2026	$203K
January 2026	$199K
2025
December 2025	$208K
November 2025	$208K
October 2025	$213K
September 2025	$208K
August 2025	$205K
July 2025	$211K
June 2025	$203K
May 2025	$204K
April 2025	$203K
March 2025	$199K
February 2025	$193K
January 2025	$193K
2024
December 2024	$198K
November 2024	$195K
October 2024	$200K
September 2024	$203K
August 2024	$202K
July 2024	$199K
June 2024	$201K
May 2024	$199K
April 2024	$196K
March 2024	$193K
February 2024	$187K
January 2024	$184K
2023
December 2023	$189K
November 2023	$190K
October 2023	$191K
September 2023	$192K
August 2023	$193K
July 2023	$196K
June 2023	$183K
May 2023	$183K
April 2023	$180K
March 2023	$177K
February 2023	$173K
January 2023	$172K
2022
December 2022	$172K
November 2022	$173K
October 2022	$174K
September 2022	$175K
August 2022	$176K
July 2022	$176K
June 2022	$174K
May 2022	$173K
April 2022	$172K
March 2022	$169K
February 2022	$167K
January 2022	$165K
2021
December 2021	$162K
November 2021	$161K
October 2021	$160K
September 2021	$160K
August 2021	$161K
July 2021	$162K
June 2021	$159K
May 2021	$154K
April 2021	$147K
March 2021	$143K
February 2021	$138K
January 2021	$140K
2020
December 2020	$142K
November 2020	$143K
October 2020	$140K
September 2020	$139K
August 2020	$132K
July 2020	$134K
June 2020	$137K
May 2020	$138K
April 2020	$139K
March 2020	$139K
February 2020	$139K
January 2020	$138K
2019
December 2019	$138K
November 2019	$137K
October 2019	$138K
September 2019	$138K
August 2019	$137K
July 2019	$137K
June 2019	$136K
May 2019	$136K
April 2019	$135K
March 2019	$135K
February 2019	$134K
January 2019	$134K
2018
December 2018	$133K
November 2018	$133K
October 2018	$133K
September 2018	$132K
August 2018	$132K
July 2018	$132K
June 2018	$131K
May 2018	$131K
April 2018	$131K
March 2018	$131K
February 2018	$130K
January 2018	$130K
2017
December 2017	$130K
November 2017	$129K
October 2017	$129K
September 2017	$128K
August 2017	$128K
July 2017	$128K
June 2017	$127K
May 2017	$127K
April 2017	$122K
March 2017	$121K
February 2017	$111K
January 2017	$106K
2016
December 2016	$95K
November 2016	$99K
October 2016	$99K
September 2016	$91K
August 2016	$92K

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
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$107,500	03/05/26	2	1	1,495
915 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$106,023	02/25/26	2	2	1,345
1011 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$185,000	10/21/25	3	1	1,309
304 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.37	Single-Family Home	$70,000	10/02/25	2	1	1,230
104 S Willow St, Effingham, IL	0.30	Single-Family Home	$123,000	08/28/26	3	1	1,995
1003 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL	0.46	Single-Family Home	$189,000	12/02/25	3	1	1,185
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.52	Single-Family Home	$122,175	08/05/26	2	1	864
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.20	Single-Family Home	$250,000	05/29/26	3	2	1,701
600 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.46	Single-Family Home	$208,000	10/24/25	1	1	1,260
711 N Cleveland St, Effingham, IL	0.51	Single-Family Home	$190,000	08/14/26	3	1	1,820

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	0.13	$192,000	5	2	1,862	Recently Sold
717 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$210,700	3	1.5	1,434	Off Market
915 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$106,023	2	2	1,345	Recently Sold
702 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$227,000	3	2	3,356	Recently Sold
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.20	$250,000	3	2	1,701	Recently Sold
609 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.21	$328,800	4	3	2,311	Off Market
913 S Haney St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$77,700	2	1	1,006	Off Market
605 E Market Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.24	$336,900	4	2.5	3,600	Off Market
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.28	$107,500	2	1	1,495	Recently Sold
604 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.29	$222,300	3	2	1,664	Off Market
603 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.30	$279,000	3	2.5	2,359	Recently Sold
808 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.26	$183,000	2	1	1,364	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1952

Lot Size

1.73 acres

Living Area

1,245 sqft

Price/Sqft

$176

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 812 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL. 812 E Jefferson Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,245 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.39 acres and was built in 1952.

812 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,245 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $126,900 on May 26, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $218,800, with a rent estimate of $1,241/month.

Home Details for 812 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Cooling System: Central
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.73 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 26, 2017 Source: CIBR #6171221	Sold	$126,900
Apr 12, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$126,900
Mar 23, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$126,900
Feb 17, 2012 Source: CIBR #4213599	Sold	$112,900
Feb 17, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$108,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$3,377	$167,970

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.
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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 812 E Jefferson Ave

What is 812 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 812 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $218,800.
What is the price history for 812 E Jefferson Ave?
812 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $126,900 in May 2017.
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 Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 812 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 812 E Jefferson Ave?
The lot at 812 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.39 acres (16,988 sq ft).