For sale

$98,000

1208 S 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401

2beds

736sqft

$711/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1910

8,712 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$133/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Large backyardUpdated plumbing and electrical

Welcome home to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath property in the heart of Effingham! Almost completely updated with little left to do! Updated plumbing and electrical. New shower, vanity, and toilet. New countertops and cabinets in the kitchen. New powder-coated black chain-link fence closing off the large backyard. A detached garage and shop offer room for your vehicle plus storage. This property is perfect for downsizing, first-time homeowners, or investors!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Main
Dimensions: 12.5 x 11

Bedroom

Level: Main
Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.5

Other

Level: Main
Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.5

Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Laundry

Level: Main
Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.5

Living room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 1

Heating

Wall Furnace

Cooling

Other

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Main Level Primary
Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,Partial
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 736
Total interior livable area: 736 sqft
Finished area above ground: 736
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 8,712 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 0316058048
Zoning: RES
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Basement, Crawlspace
Roof: Metal

Condition

Year built: 1910

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Parks Glenn Add

Location

Region: Effingham

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $133/sqft
Tax assessed value: $73,560
Annual tax amount: $1,251
Date on market: 8/27/2026
Cumulative days on market: 5 days
Road surface type: Gravel

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/29/2026	Listed for sale	$98,000+15.3%$133/sqft
Source: CIBR #6260555 Report a problem
3/29/2023	Sold	$85,000+0.6%$115/sqft
Source: CIBR #6225986 Report a problem
3/2/2023	Pending sale	$84,500$115/sqft
Source: CIBR #6225986 Report a problem
2/10/2023	Contingent	$84,500$115/sqft
Source: CIBR #6225986 Report a problem
2/9/2023	Listed for sale	$84,500+322.5%$115/sqft
Source: CIBR #6225986 Report a problem
11/14/2022	Sold	$20,000$27/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,251 -17.6%	$24,520 +10%
2023	$1,518 +49.7%	$22,290 +9%
2022	$1,014 -1.9%	$20,450 +1%
2021	$1,034	$20,250 +2.9%
2020	--	$19,680 +1%
2019	$979 +5.2%	$19,480 +4%
2018	$930 +2.6%	$18,730 +2%
2017	$906	$18,370 +3%
2016	--	$17,830 +3%
2015	--	$17,310 +3%
2014	--	$16,810 +2%
2013	--	$16,480 +1.5%
2012	--	$16,240
2010	--	$16,240 +1%
2009	--	$16,080