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

OFF MARKET

8296 E Shady Gln
Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,748 sqft (on 0.55 acres)

$832,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $5,304/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$832,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $5,304/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,748 sqft

(on 0.55 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 8296 E Shady Gln.
Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Description

If you have been dreaming of Lake Life now is your chance to live it. This large A Frame is perfect from top to bottom. Sitting on an oversized lot with mature trees and views that are inspiring. Inside you will find the same charm and character as you see outside. The details like the Box Car Cedar siding along with the appealing angles of the home make it a real head turner. The kitchen and baths have been updated and the feel is light and airy. Spilling from the living room onto the large back Treck deck and flowing down to the boat dock. There is a large sun deck for parties and for jumping off into the deep water! The lake kitchen and bath offers ease and makes entertaining a breeze. Call your Realtor today!

8296 E Shady Gln, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,748 sqft single-family home built in 1971. It last sold for $740,000 on Aug 8, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $832,200, with a rent estimate of $1,776/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

Garage

Outdoor

No Info

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 8296 E Shady Gln

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1971
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: 0.55 acres

Price History for 8296 E Shady Gln

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/07/2023		ListingRemoved	RE/MAX International

08/08/2022	$740,000	Sold	CIBR #6220347
Recording Date 08/08/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
08/08/2022	$795,000	Pending	RE/MAX International #6220347

08/08/2022		ListingRemoved	RE/MAX International

07/19/2022	$795,000	Pending	RE/MAX International #6220347

07/19/2022	$795,000	Contingent	CIBR #6220347

06/23/2022	$795,000	PriceChange	CIBR #6220347
Price Change $30,000 (-4%)
04/26/2022	$825,000	Pending	RE/MAX International #6220347

04/26/2022	$825,000	Contingent	CIBR #6220347

04/18/2022	$825,000	Listed For Sale	CIBR #6220347

06/01/2017	$407,500	Sold	CIBR #6160230
Recording Date 06/01/2017 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

—

Sale-to-List Price

—

Price per sq ft

—

Available listings

2MoM

Skip to last item

Results are loading

Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$7,662
Assessment	$420,270

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8296 E Shady Gln

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
8242 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL	0.87	Single-Family Home	$625,000	01/09/26	3	3	1,460
15325 N Cardinal Ln, Effingham, IL	0.89	Single-Family Home	$585,000	12/30/25	4	4	2,189
15758 N Bluebird Dr, Effingham, IL	1.03	Single-Family Home	$1,050,000	10/15/25	3	3	3,139
14915 N 8th Ave, Effingham, IL	1.29	Single-Family Home	$715,000	10/23/25	3	2.5	2,525
9234 E Topaz St, Effingham, IL	0.96	Single-Family Home	$282,000	07/25/25	4	3	1,680
15554 N Misty Ln, Effingham, IL	1.36	Single-Family Home	$245,000	07/15/25	3	2.5	1,683
8404 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL	1.12	Single-Family Home	$422,000	11/20/25	2	1	1,000
9877 E Bloomfield Hills Dr, Effingham, IL	1.66	Single-Family Home	$380,000	10/16/25	3	2	1,820
9219 E Best Ct, Effingham, IL	1.07	Single-Family Home	$1,700,000	07/02/26	4	3.5	2,860
15545 N Misty Ln, Effingham, IL	1.34	Single-Family Home	$467,500	01/21/26	4	3	4,322

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.

Skip to last item

FOR SALE
0.39 ACRES
$530,000
5 bd
2 ba
3,070 sqft
15981 N Hillcrest Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
WILEY REALTY GROUP, Active
OFF MARKET
Est. $324,200
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,980 sqft
15790 E Hillcrest Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
4.23 ACRES
$799,000
3 bd
3 ba
3,702 sqft
16035 N 850th St,
Shumway, IL 62461
OFF MARKET
N Blue Point Trl,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
1.54 ACRES
$299,000
2 bd
2 ba
1,680 sqft
15482 N Wildwood Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,373,600
4 bd
4 ba
4,310 sqft
15520 N Blue Point Trl,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
N Blue Point Trl,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
3 bd
3.5 ba
2,747 sqft
15850 N Cardinal Ln,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $459,600
3 bd
3.5 ba
2,433 sqft
15850 N Cardinal Ln #2,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $702,700
2 bd
2 ba
2,168 sqft
9061 E Wren Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
DEC 30, 2025
$585,000
4 bd
4 ba
2,189 sqft
15325 N Cardinal Ln,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
JAN 9, 2026
$625,000
3 bd
3 ba
1,460 sqft
8242 E Twin Oaks Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401

Skip to first item

Additional Cost

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 8296 E Shady Gln.

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

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
3w 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 "
0
Flag
Kathy V. D.
Resident
6y ago
"Christ church, AMCTheater, schools, park, skate park, edge of town, shopping, minutes from down town."
2
Flag
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."
2
Flag
Kathleen W.
Resident
6y ago
"Public and private schools are excellent. There’s a surprising amount of predators in such a small town."
1
Flag
Lee.querubin
Resident
7y ago
"Area has limited public transportation. Mostly residents use private vehicles but roads are not crowded."
1
Flag