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

917 E Jefferson Ave
Effingham, IL 62401

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,290 sqft

$125,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $879/mo*

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$125,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 1, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $879/mo*

Refinance Your Home

1 Bed

1 Bath

1,290 sqft

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1951

Living Area

1,290 sqft

Price/Sqft

$97

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 917 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL. 917 E Jefferson Ave is in Effingham, IL and in ZIP code 62401. This property has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,290 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5662 sqft and was built in 1951.

917 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,290 sqft single-family home built in 1951. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $125,700, with a rent estimate of $800/month.

Home Details for 917 E Jefferson Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Foundation Type: Slab
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Market trends in Effingham

Last updated June 2026

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2024
Tax	$1,167
Assessment	$111,030

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 917 E Jefferson Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
915 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.01	Single-Family Home	$106,023	02/25/26	2	2	1,345
507 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL	0.39	Single-Family Home	$107,500	03/05/26	2	1	1,495
1011 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.27	Single-Family Home	$185,000	10/21/25	3	1	1,309
804 E North Ave, Effingham, IL	0.64	Single-Family Home	$120,000	03/26/26	1	1	1,344
600 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.59	Single-Family Home	$208,000	10/24/25	1	1	1,260
304 N 1st St, Effingham, IL	0.50	Single-Family Home	$70,000	10/02/25	2	1	1,230
509 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.46	Single-Family Home	$153,000	08/06/25	2	1	1,040
1011 Oakridge St, Effingham, IL	0.21	Single-Family Home	$190,000	06/18/26	3	2	1,408
603 E Gordon Ave, Effingham, IL	0.44	Single-Family Home	$147,000	08/25/25	3	1	1,160
1003 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL	0.40	Single-Family Home	$189,000	12/02/25	3	1	1,185

Nearby homes

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SOLD
FEB 25, 2026
$106,023
2 bd
2 ba
1,345 sqft
915 E Jefferson Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
$133,900
3 bd
1 ba
920 sqft
907 E Jefferson Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $79,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,006 sqft
913 S Haney St,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
JUN 18, 2026
$190,000
3 bd
2 ba
1,408 sqft
1011 Oakridge St,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $183,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,364 sqft
808 E Gordon Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
MAY 14, 2026
$192,000
5 bd
2 ba
1,862 sqft
719 E Jefferson Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $213,400
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,434 sqft
717 E Jefferson Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
OCT 21, 2025
$185,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,309 sqft
1011 E Gordon Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
OFF MARKET
Est. $223,600
3 bd
2 ba
1,880 sqft
1005 E Gordon Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
DEC 10, 2025
$249,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,827 sqft
1001 E Gordon Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE
0.25 ACRES
$229,900
5 bd
2 ba
1,976 sqft
1008 E Grove Ave,
Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD
MAY 20, 2026
$235,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,693 sqft
812 E Grove 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
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 "
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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
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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