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

8850 E 1400th Ave
Effingham, IL 62401

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,135 sqft (on 1.01 acres)

$728,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $4,723/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$728,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $4,723/mo*

Refinance Your Home

5 Beds

2.5 Baths

4,135 sqft

(on 1.01 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 8850 E 1400th Ave.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

2006

Lot Size

1.01 acres

Living Area

4,135 sqft

Price/Sqft

$176

Parking

Garage

About this House

CUSTOM OAK LOG HOME ON LAKE SARA ON 1.01 ACRES!!! Large Front Porch! LOTS OF SHORELINE ,MATURE TREES, and FLOWERS! FIREPIT! GARDEN BEDS! 2 GAS FIREPLACES! CUSTOM WOOD FLOOR! CATHEDRAL CEILINGS! OPEN FLOOR PLAN! MASTR BDRM AND BATH ON MAIN LEVEL W WALK-IN CLOSET!! SPA TUB! 5 BDRMS, 2.5 BATHS! 2.5 car DEEP Garage plus a 1-car Carport and an att garden shed room! CONCRETE CIRCLE DRIVE! SCREENED -IN PORCH! DECK! WALK-OUT BASEMENT HAS FAMILY ROOM W GAS FIREPLACE AND WET BAR!(RECESSED TV STAYS) 2 hot water gas hot water heaters and 2 furnaces upper is gas forced air and lower is hot water radiant heat. DREDGED WATER FOR DEEP WATER 8 ft deep . BOAT DOCK IS STEEL FRAME WITH EL LIFT AND SWIM DECK AND STORAGE. MANY MORE AMMENITIES!!!

8850 E 1400th Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 4,135 sqft single-family home built in 2006. It last sold for $500,000 on Jun 22, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $728,700, with a rent estimate of $2,827/month.

Home Details for 8850 E 1400th Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2006
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 1.01 acres

Price History for 8850 E 1400th Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/22/2020	$500,000	Sold	CIBR #6193043
Recording Date 06/22/2020 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/23/2020	$537,000	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/01/2019	$537,000	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

09/30/2019	$537,000	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,500 (-0%)
09/16/2019	$538,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $1,000 (-0%)
09/09/2019	$539,500	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $300 (-0%)
08/18/2019	$539,800	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $100 (-0%)
07/08/2019	$539,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (-2%)
05/28/2019	$549,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $50,000 (-8%)
05/17/2019	$599,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $50,000 (-8%)
05/01/2019	$649,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

12/19/2005	$40,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/19/2005 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

—

Sale-to-List Price

—

Price per sq ft

—

Available listings

Skip to last item

Results are loading

Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$9,914
Assessment	$543,810

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8850 E 1400th Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
13969 N 850th St, Effingham, IL	0.37	Single-Family Home	$262,500	10/22/25	3	2	1,520
8774 E Chinquapin Ave, Effingham, IL	0.28	Single-Family Home	$370,000	11/11/25	2	1	1,000
14915 N 8th Ave, Effingham, IL	0.94	Single-Family Home	$715,000	10/23/25	3	2.5	2,525
14157 E 875th Rd, Effingham, IL	0.17	Single-Family Home	$500,000	01/30/26	1	2	614
14408 N South Shore Dr, Effingham, IL	0.41	Single-Family Home	$111,500	01/29/26	3	2.5	2,010
8242 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL	1.09	Single-Family Home	$625,000	01/09/26	3	3	1,460
9804 E Lake Point Cir, Effingham, IL	1.13	Single-Family Home	$928,000	09/25/25	3	3	3,528
9284 E Court Eleven, Effingham, IL	1.30	Single-Family Home	$1,225,000	06/30/26	5	3.5	4,700
8404 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL	0.86	Single-Family Home	$422,000	11/20/25	2	1	1,000
15325 N Cardinal Ln, Effingham, IL	1.30	Single-Family Home	$585,000	12/30/25	4	4	2,189

Nearby homes

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

Skip to last item

OFF MARKET
Est. $492,800
3 bd
2.5 ba
4,320 sqft
14076 N South Shore Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
14 N South Shore Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
0.65 ACRES
$890,000
5 bd
3 ba
2,956 sqft
8838 E Chinquapin Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
NOV 11, 2025
$370,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,000 sqft
8774 E Chinquapin Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
Re/Max Legacy
OFF MARKET
Est. $397,000
3 bd
2 ba
2,852 sqft
9151 E Park Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
OCT 22, 2025
$262,500
3 bd
2 ba
1,520 sqft
13969 N 850th St,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
JAN 29, 2026
$111,500
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,010 sqft
14408 N South Shore Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
JAN 23, 2026
$111,462
N South Shore Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
JUN 9, 2026
$110,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,895 sqft
9342 E South Circle Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $593,400
5 bd
2 ba
2,283 sqft
14660 N 7th Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $142,500
9079 E South Circle Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
0.88 ACRES
$325,000
14836 N 16th Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401

Skip to first item

Additional Cost

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 8850 E 1400th Ave.

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
1mo 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