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

9077 E Emerald Dr
Effingham, IL 62401

1 Bed
2,208 sqft (on 0.78 acres)

$440,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,882/mo*

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$440,000

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $2,882/mo*

Refinance Your Home

1 Bed

2,208 sqft

(on 0.78 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 9077 E Emerald Dr.
Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1997

Lot Size

0.78 acres

Living Area

2,208 sqft

Price/Sqft

$199

Parking

Garage

About this House

Water Frontage Lake Sara Home on Shady Private Cove with Deep Water. Move-In-Ready for this Summer!! Start enjoying Fishing, Swimming, Boating And Entertaining at the Lake NOW!! Covered Boat Slip, Dock, Steel Seawall, Walk out Basement, Quiet Patio, Raised Deck, Delightful front Porch for sitting and rocking.. Resort Luxury in your own backyard.... Wooded setting with lots of Nature and Wildlife. This is a cool,clean, breezy, quality, Spacious Ranch, with rustic charm well maintained by original owners. The lay out of this property is perfect for Year Around living and entertaining at the lake...lots of storage, closets, and a Great Garage with additional custom Garden Shed. North side, close to golf courses, shopping, interstate travel. One of the Best!!

9077 E Emerald Dr, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 1 bedroom, 2,208 sqft single-family home built in 1997. It last sold for $285,000 on Aug 29, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $440,000, with a rent estimate of $1,673/month.

Home Details for 9077 E Emerald Dr

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1997
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.78 acres

Price History for 9077 E Emerald Dr

Date	Price	Event	Source
08/29/2013	$285,000	Sold	CIBR #4218472
Recording Date 08/29/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated June 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$6,075
Assessment	$358,440

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 9077 E Emerald Dr

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
9048 E Oriole Dr, Effingham, IL	0.08	Single-Family Home	$780,000	07/20/26	4	3.5	2,580
9112 E 1600th Ave, Effingham, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$64,000	11/17/25	1	-	1,061
15325 N Cardinal Ln, Effingham, IL	0.46	Single-Family Home	$585,000	12/30/25	4	4	2,189
15850 N Cardinal Ln, Effingham, IL	0.41	Single-Family Home	$385,000	08/21/25	1	-	968
15758 N Bluebird Dr, Effingham, IL	0.23	Single-Family Home	$1,050,000	10/15/25	3	3	3,139
15545 N Misty Ln, Effingham, IL	0.56	Single-Family Home	$467,500	01/21/26	4	3	4,322
9219 E Best Ct, Effingham, IL	0.41	Single-Family Home	$1,700,000	07/02/26	4	3.5	2,860
9877 E Bloomfield Hills Dr, Effingham, IL	0.87	Single-Family Home	$380,000	10/16/25	3	2	1,820
9908 E Bloomfield Hills Dr, Effingham, IL	0.89	Single-Family Home	$250,000	05/22/26	3	2	1,241
14915 N 8th Ave, Effingham, IL	0.86	Single-Family Home	$715,000	10/23/25	3	2.5	2,525

Nearby homes

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SOLD
JUL 20, 2026
$780,000
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,580 sqft
9048 E Oriole Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
OCT 15, 2025
$1,050,000
3 bd
3 ba
3,139 sqft
15758 N Bluebird Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $326,900
6 bd
3 ba
2,912 sqft
9222 E Topaz St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $296,300
4 bd
3 ba
1,680 sqft
9234 E Topaz St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $306,500
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,950 sqft
15965 N Onyx St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $704,800
2 bd
2 ba
2,168 sqft
9061 E Wren Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $523,600
3 bd
1 ba
1,560 sqft
9238 E Best Ct,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $485,800
2 bd
2 ba
2,128 sqft
15467 N Lakeview Dr,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
3 bd
3.5 ba
2,747 sqft
15850 N Cardinal Ln,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $548,200
3 bd
3.5 ba
2,433 sqft
15850 N Cardinal Ln #2,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
JUL 2, 2026
$1,700,000
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,860 sqft
9219 E Best Ct,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $201,300
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,128 sqft
15557 N East Rd,
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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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 "
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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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