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 820 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 820 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $169,000 .

What is the price history for 820 E Jefferson Ave?

820 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $100,000 in June 2015.

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 820 E Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 820 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 820 E Jefferson Ave?

The lot at 820 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

820 E Jefferson Ave
Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,350 sqft

$169,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,155/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$169,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,155/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,350 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$169K

Since last month

$3K (-1.5%)

Since last year

$9K (+5.4%)

Since last sale

$69K (+68.7%)

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 +62% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$169K
July 2026	$171K
June 2026	$169K
May 2026	$171K
April 2026	$160K
March 2026	$160K
February 2026	$157K
January 2026	$154K
2025
December 2025	$160K
November 2025	$160K
October 2025	$163K
September 2025	$161K
August 2025	$160K
July 2025	$162K
June 2025	$160K
May 2025	$161K
April 2025	$160K
March 2025	$156K
February 2025	$153K
January 2025	$151K
2024
December 2024	$154K
November 2024	$155K
October 2024	$156K
September 2024	$157K
August 2024	$158K
July 2024	$155K
June 2024	$157K
May 2024	$155K
April 2024	$153K
March 2024	$150K
February 2024	$146K
January 2024	$145K
2023
December 2023	$146K
November 2023	$148K
October 2023	$150K
September 2023	$147K
August 2023	$148K
July 2023	$150K
June 2023	$149K
May 2023	$141K
April 2023	$138K
March 2023	$137K
February 2023	$135K
January 2023	$137K
2022
December 2022	$137K
November 2022	$137K
October 2022	$138K
September 2022	$139K
August 2022	$140K
July 2022	$141K
June 2022	$141K
May 2022	$140K
April 2022	$139K
March 2022	$137K
February 2022	$136K
January 2022	$135K
2021
December 2021	$133K
November 2021	$132K
October 2021	$132K
September 2021	$131K
August 2021	$132K
July 2021	$131K
June 2021	$121K
May 2021	$104K
April 2021	$101K
March 2021	$94K
February 2021	$101K
January 2021	$100K
2020
December 2020	$99K
November 2020	$96K
October 2020	$96K
September 2020	$96K
August 2020	$93K
July 2020	$95K
June 2020	$94K
May 2020	$94K
April 2020	$93K
March 2020	$92K
February 2020	$92K
January 2020	$93K
2019
December 2019	$92K
November 2019	$93K
October 2019	$91K
September 2019	$92K
August 2019	$91K
July 2019	$94K
June 2019	$92K
May 2019	$94K
April 2019	$92K
March 2019	$85K
February 2019	$86K
January 2019	$90K
2018
December 2018	$88K
November 2018	$83K
October 2018	$84K
September 2018	$86K
August 2018	$89K
July 2018	$96K
June 2018	$105K
May 2018	$110K
April 2018	$110K
March 2018	$110K
February 2018	$109K
January 2018	$109K
2017
December 2017	$109K
November 2017	$108K
October 2017	$108K
September 2017	$108K
August 2017	$107K
July 2017	$107K
June 2017	$107K
May 2017	$106K
April 2017	$106K
March 2017	$106K
February 2017	$105K
January 2017	$105K
2016
December 2016	$105K
November 2016	$105K
October 2016	$105K
September 2016	$104K
August 2016	$104K

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
915 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.09	Single-Family Home	$106,023	02/25/26	2	2	1,345
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.31	Single-Family Home	$107,500	03/05/26	2	1	1,495
1011 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.32	Single-Family Home	$185,000	10/21/25	3	1	1,309
603 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.41	Single-Family Home	$147,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,160
304 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.40	Single-Family Home	$70,000	10/02/25	2	1	1,230
1011 Oakridge St, Effingham, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$190,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,408
1003 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL	0.44	Single-Family Home	$189,000	12/02/25	3	1	1,185
921 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL	0.44	Single-Family Home	$50,000	04/10/26	3	1	1,033
812 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.75	Single-Family Home	$100,000	12/16/25	3	1	1,405
516 E Dogwood Ave, Effingham, IL	0.53	Single-Family Home	$122,175	08/05/26	2	1	864

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
907 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.06	$119,900	3	1	920	For Sale
915 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.09	$106,023	2	2	1,345	Recently Sold
719 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$192,000	5	2	1,862	Recently Sold
717 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$212,200	3	1.5	1,434	Off Market
913 S Haney St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.16	$82,500	2	1	1,006	Off Market
703 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.23	$250,000	3	2	1,701	Recently Sold
609 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.24	$330,200	4	3	2,311	Off Market
605 E Market Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.27	$341,200	4	2.5	3,600	Off Market
808 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.25	$183,000	2	1	1,364	Off Market
1011 Oakridge St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.27	$190,000	3	2	1,408	Recently Sold
604 E Saint Louis Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.32	$223,500	3	2	1,664	Off Market
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.31	$107,500	2	1	1,495	Recently Sold

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 820 E Jefferson Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1953

Living Area

1,350 sqft

Price/Sqft

$125

About this House

o Move in Ready MUST SEE
o 1,350 square feet
o 2008 new Anderson windows installed and new siding
o 3 bedrooms
o 1 bathroom good size
o Taxes around $1,300
o Appliances Included
o Warm, neutral colors throughout the house
o Main floor washer/dryer hookup
o Great neighborhood
o Big backyard
o Big living room with great windows
o Basement great for storage
o Shed in backyard

820 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,350 sqft single-family home built in 1953. It last sold for $100,000 on Jun 11, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $169,000, with a rent estimate of $1,310/month.

Home Details for 820 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: VinylFoundation Type: Crawl RaisedLawnPorch
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 12, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Jun 11, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$100,000
Mar 19, 2015 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$110,000
Apr 7, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$86,500

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$2,015	$107,490

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.
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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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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 820 E Jefferson Ave

What is 820 E Jefferson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 820 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is $169,000.
What is the price history for 820 E Jefferson Ave?
820 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL last sold for $100,000 in June 2015.
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 820 E Jefferson Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 820 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 820 E Jefferson Ave?
The lot at 820 E Jefferson Ave in Effingham, IL is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).