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

8868 E 1400th Ave
Effingham, IL 62401

1 Bed
1,252 sqft (on 1 acre)

$435,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,811/mo*

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$435,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 6, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,811/mo*

Refinance Your Home

1 Bed

1,252 sqft

(on 1 acre)

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

BUY TODAY - ENJOY TOMORROW!! Great Water Frontage with Steel Seawall and boat dock. AFORDABLE AND PRICED TO SELL! All the updates have been done for you! New flooring, paint & lighting throughout home. Kitchen: new granite counter tops, lighting, sink & faucet. Bathrooms have new solid surface vanity tops, faucets, mirrors, lighting & vinyl. Exterior: New front door, new garage service entry door, & lighting. Freshly painted overhead garage door & shutters. Trees on property have been trimmed so you have a beautiful view of the lake and your own private boat dock with steel frame & shingled roof. 115 feet of steel seawall. **Listing Agent is an Owner of property

8868 E 1400th Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 1 bedroom, 1,252 sqft single-family home built in 1995. It last sold for $180,000 on Jul 25, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $435,500, with a rent estimate of $1,549/month.

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Listed

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Home Details for 8868 E 1400th Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1995
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: 1 acre

Price History for 8868 E 1400th Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
07/25/2013	$180,000	Sold	CIBR #4218149
Recording Date 07/25/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated May 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$6,893
Assessment	$378,090

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8868 E 1400th Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
9008 E South Circle Dr, Effingham, IL	0.62	Single-Family Home	$167,500	09/04/25	1	-	1,188
13969 N 850th St, Effingham, IL	0.39	Single-Family Home	$262,500	10/22/25	3	2	1,520
8774 E Chinquapin Ave, Effingham, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$370,000	11/11/25	2	1	1,000
14157 E 875th Rd, Effingham, IL	0.19	Single-Family Home	$500,000	01/30/26	1	2	614
14408 N South Shore Dr, Effingham, IL	0.40	Single-Family Home	$111,500	01/29/26	3	2.5	2,010
8404 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL	0.86	Single-Family Home	$422,000	11/20/25	2	1	1,000
14677 N Court Six, Effingham, IL	0.95	Single-Family Home	$189,000	06/16/26	3	1	1,352
9394 E Nees Ave, Effingham, IL	1.18	Single-Family Home	$120,000	07/21/25	1	-	1,056
8242 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL	1.08	Single-Family Home	$625,000	01/09/26	3	3	1,460
14915 N 8th Ave, Effingham, IL	0.92	Single-Family Home	$715,000	10/23/25	3	2.5	2,525

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OFF MARKET
Est. $486,500
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
$999,900
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. $394,200
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
OFF MARKET
Est. $187,200
3 bd
1 ba
1,895 sqft
9342 E South Circle Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $598,500
5 bd
2 ba
2,283 sqft
14660 N 7th Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
SEP 30, 2025
$175,000
9079 E South Circle Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $408,400
2 bd
1 ba
720 sqft
14854 N 16th Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401

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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

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Laynetyler18
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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 "
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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.
Resident
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
Resident
7y ago
"Area has limited public transportation. Mostly residents use private vehicles but roads are not crowded."
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