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 the price history for 902 S Cherry St?

902 S Cherry St in Effingham, IL last sold for $15,000 in June 2020.

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.

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 902 S Cherry St?

The lot at 902 S Cherry St in Effingham, IL is about 0.23 acres (10,018 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$15,000

Last sold price

1 Bed

902 S Cherry St, Effingham, IL 62401

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 19, 2020 for $15,000

Home Value

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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
309 W Lawrence Ave, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$92,000	07/29/26	2	1	1,008
909 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL	0.26	Single-Family Home	$195,000	07/10/26	3	1.5	1,711
610 S Mulberry St, Effingham, IL	0.18	Single-Family Home	$168,000	07/31/26	3	1.5	1,950
1214 S 4th St, Effingham, IL	0.63	Single-Family Home	$81,500	12/31/25	1	1	892
800 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL	0.29	Single-Family Home	$160,000	11/04/25	4	1.5	1,827
307 W Crawford Ave, Effingham, IL	0.35	Single-Family Home	$171,400	06/05/26	3	1.5	1,568
601 S Maple St, Effingham, IL	0.25	Single-Family Home	$155,000	01/05/26	3	2	1,464
1006 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL	0.31	Single-Family Home	$112,500	01/15/26	3	1	876
306 W Wabash Ave, Effingham, IL	0.36	Single-Family Home	$300,000	03/31/26	3	3	3,373
705 W Franklin Ave, Effingham, IL	0.57	Single-Family Home	$50,000	11/05/25	2	1.5	1,458

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
616 W Lawrence Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.12	$83,200	3	1	1,026	Off Market
1308 W Wabash Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.13	-	-	-	-	Off Market
610 S Mulberry St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.18	$168,000	3	1.5	1,950	Recently Sold
803 W Clinton Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.19	$159,000	2	1	1,127	Off Market
613 W Lawrence Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.14	$99,600	2	1	736	Off Market
602 S Linden St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.22	$166,500	2	2	1,116	Recently Sold
905 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.25	$113,300	3	1	968	Off Market
609 W Clinton Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.23	-	2	2	1,094	Off Market
909 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.26	$195,000	3	1.5	1,711	Recently Sold
602 W Wabash Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.19	-	-	-	-	Off Market
S Maple St, Effingham, IL 62401	0.22	-	-	-	-	Off Market
711 W Richland Ave, Effingham, IL 62401	0.26	$245,600	5	5	3,652	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1903

About this House

This single-family home is located at 902 S Cherry St, Effingham, IL. 902 S Cherry St is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 1 bedroom. This property has a lot size of 10018 sqft and was built in 1903.

902 S Cherry St, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 1 bedroom single-family home built in 1903. It last sold for $15,000 on Jun 19, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $939/month.

Home Details for 902 S Cherry St

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1903
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 19, 2020 Source: N/A	Sold	$15,000
Jul 20, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$10,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$584	$25,950

Additional Cost

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$223K

$6.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

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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.
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 902 S Cherry St

What is the price history for 902 S Cherry St?
902 S Cherry St in Effingham, IL last sold for $15,000 in June 2020.
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.
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 902 S Cherry St?
The lot at 902 S Cherry St in Effingham, IL is about 0.23 acres (10,018 sq ft).