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 8228 N Summit Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 8228 N Summit Rd in Effingham, IL is $619,400 .

What is the price history for 8228 N Summit Rd?

8228 N Summit Rd in Effingham, IL last sold for $325,000 in June 2012.

Is Effingham a buyer's or seller's market?

Effingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Effingham?

Residents describe Effingham, IL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Effingham, IL .

How big is the lot at 8228 N Summit Rd?

The lot at 8228 N Summit Rd in Effingham, IL is about 1.1 acres .

OFF MARKET

$619,400

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1,462 sqft (on 1.14 acres)

8228 N Summit Rd, Effingham, IL 62401

Est. Refi. Payment $4,214/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 14, 2012 for $325,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$619K

Since last month

$3K (+0.6%)

Since last year

$9K (+1.5%)

Since last sale

$295K (+90.6%)

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 +74% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$620K
August 2026	$616K
July 2026	$627K
June 2026	$617K
May 2026	$607K
April 2026	$604K
March 2026	$588K
February 2026	$586K
January 2026	$590K
2025
December 2025	$582K
November 2025	$592K
October 2025	$606K
September 2025	$611K
August 2025	$596K
July 2025	$602K
June 2025	$599K
May 2025	$588K
April 2025	$586K
March 2025	$570K
February 2025	$580K
January 2025	$550K
2024
December 2024	$560K
November 2024	$558K
October 2024	$587K
September 2024	$574K
August 2024	$579K
July 2024	$568K
June 2024	$567K
May 2024	$562K
April 2024	$557K
March 2024	$547K
February 2024	$537K
January 2024	$534K
2023
December 2023	$550K
November 2023	$556K
October 2023	$557K
September 2023	$555K
August 2023	$548K
July 2023	$561K
June 2023	$550K
May 2023	$517K
April 2023	$505K
March 2023	$504K
February 2023	$486K
January 2023	$481K
2022
December 2022	$498K
November 2022	$504K
October 2022	$509K
September 2022	$507K
August 2022	$519K
July 2022	$519K
June 2022	$525K
May 2022	$508K
April 2022	$506K
March 2022	$482K
February 2022	$458K
January 2022	$459K
2021
December 2021	$460K
November 2021	$458K
October 2021	$458K
September 2021	$444K
August 2021	$432K
July 2021	$443K
June 2021	$444K
May 2021	$458K
April 2021	$448K
March 2021	$427K
February 2021	$429K
January 2021	$430K
2020
December 2020	$423K
November 2020	$427K
October 2020	$421K
September 2020	$422K
August 2020	$416K
July 2020	$416K
June 2020	$415K
May 2020	$416K
April 2020	$413K
March 2020	$411K
February 2020	$415K
January 2020	$411K
2019
December 2019	$411K
November 2019	$413K
October 2019	$413K
September 2019	$412K
August 2019	$415K
July 2019	$407K
June 2019	$405K
May 2019	$403K
April 2019	$398K
March 2019	$398K
February 2019	$400K
January 2019	$399K
2018
December 2018	$402K
November 2018	$395K
October 2018	$393K
September 2018	$387K
August 2018	$393K
July 2018	$392K
June 2018	$391K
May 2018	$391K
April 2018	$390K
March 2018	$392K
February 2018	$394K
January 2018	$393K
2017
December 2017	$385K
November 2017	$384K
October 2017	$380K
September 2017	$381K
August 2017	$380K
July 2017	$380K
June 2017	$379K
May 2017	$378K
April 2017	$376K
March 2017	$375K
February 2017	$374K
January 2017	$374K
2016
December 2016	$364K
November 2016	$363K
October 2016	$362K
September 2016	$356K

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
8242 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL	0.12	Single-Family Home	$625,000	01/09/26	3	3	1,460
8404 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL	0.34	Single-Family Home	$422,000	11/20/25	2	1	1,000
8774 E Chinquapin Ave, Effingham, IL	0.93	Single-Family Home	$370,000	11/11/25	2	1	1,000
13969 N 850th St, Effingham, IL	1.13	Single-Family Home	$262,500	10/22/25	3	2	1,520
9368 E North Shore Dr, Effingham, IL	1.14	Single-Family Home	$206,000	07/02/26	1	-	1,344
15325 N Cardinal Ln, Effingham, IL	0.77	Single-Family Home	$585,000	12/30/25	4	4	2,189
9342 E South Circle Dr, Effingham, IL	0.78	Single-Family Home	$110,000	06/09/26	3	1	1,895
9112 E 1600th Ave, Effingham, IL	1.30	Single-Family Home	$64,000	11/17/25	1	-	1,061
14915 N 8th Ave, Effingham, IL	0.90	Single-Family Home	$715,000	10/23/25	3	2.5	2,525
14157 E 875th Rd, Effingham, IL	1.09	Single-Family Home	$500,000	01/30/26	1	2	614

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
8236 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.11	$1,258,000	9	5.5	11,798	Off Market
8 Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	-	-	-	-	Off Market
8242 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$625,000	3	3	1,460	Recently Sold
8176 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.17	$153,900	-	-	-	Off Market
8386 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.32	$1,802,200	5	4	7,108	Off Market
8404 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.34	$441,600	2	1	1,000	Off Market
15013 17th Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.42	$629,000	3	1	956	Off Market
15520 N Blue Point Trl, Effingham, IL 62401	0.53	$1,324,900	4	4	4,310	Off Market
N Blue Point Trl, Effingham, IL 62401	0.55	-	-	-	-	Off Market
14806 N South Shore Dr, Effingham, IL 62401	0.59	$475,000	5	2	1,392	For Sale
14836 N 16th Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.60	$325,000	-	-	-	For Sale
14854 N 16th Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.61	$411,300	2	1	720	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1962

1.14 acre lot

1,462 sqft

$424/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 8228 N Summit Rd, Effingham, IL. 8228 N Summit Rd is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 1 bedroom and approximately 1,462 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1.14 acres and was built in 1962.

8228 N Summit Rd, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 1 bedroom, 1,462 sqft single-family home built in 1962. It last sold for $325,000 on Jun 14, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $619,400, with a rent estimate of $951/month.

Home Details for 8228 N Summit Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Foundation Type: Slab

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.14 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 14, 2012 Source: CIBR #4213531	Sold	$325,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$7,887	$432,630

Additional Cost

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated August 2026

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Available listings

2MoM

Around this home

Beecher City Grade School
PK-5
Public
194 Students
Beecher City Community Unit School District 20
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
N/A
Student Review
17y ago
2 Reviews

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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
3mo 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 8228 N Summit Rd

What is 8228 N Summit Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 8228 N Summit Rd in Effingham, IL is $619,400.
What is the price history for 8228 N Summit Rd?
8228 N Summit Rd in Effingham, IL last sold for $325,000 in June 2012.
Is Effingham a buyer's or seller's market?
Effingham is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Effingham?
Residents describe Effingham, IL as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Effingham, IL.
How big is the lot at 8228 N Summit Rd?
The lot at 8228 N Summit Rd in Effingham, IL is about 1.1 acres.