This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-story home is move-in ready and has benefited from numerous updates over the past several years. Enjoy relaxing mornings on the inviting enclosed front porch with your favorite cup of coffee. Inside, the spacious living room is filled with natural sunlight and features beautiful original hardwood floors that continue throughout the main-level bedrooms. The eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet space, making meal preparation and storage a breeze. Convenient built-in hallway cabinetry provides additional storage for linens and household essentials. The two main-floor bedrooms are generously sized and offer good closet space. The full bathroom has been tastefully updated in recent years, lending comfort and style. Upstairs, you'll find a large third bedroom complete with hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, and additional built-in storage. The partially finished basement provides additional living space that could serve as a family room, recreation area, home office, or workout room. Laundry hookups are conveniently located in the basement, along with additional storage rooms and unfinished space for all your storage needs. Outside, a detached garage offers room for your vehicle, lawn equipment, and extra belongings. The large backyard provides plenty of space for outdoor activities, gardening, or entertaining. Conveniently located directly across from the high school and close to local businesses and amenities, this well-maintained home offers comfort, character, and value in a desirable location.
Room sizes and square footage are approximate.
Pending
$159,900
821 N 2nd St, Effingham, IL 62401
3beds
1,940sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$82/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful original hardwood floorsInviting enclosed front porch
- 25 days |
- 254 |
- 27 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Glenda Sphar 217-774-4044,
Glenda Sphar Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6259164
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Basement
Foyer
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Hardwood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range
Features
- Attic, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Finished,Unfinished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,940
- Total interior livable area: 1,940 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,300
- Finished area below ground: 640
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0316060038
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Effingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $82/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $100,890
- Annual tax amount: $1,867
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Pending sale | $159,900$82/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Contingent | $159,900$82/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,900+6.6%$82/sqft |
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| 6/30/2022 | Sold | $150,000+31.6%$77/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2020 | Sold | $114,000-4.9%$59/sqft |
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| 4/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $119,900+48%$62/sqft |
Source: Dammerman & Associates Benchmark Realty #6201422 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2013 | Sold | $81,000-4.7%$42/sqft |
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| 8/23/2013 | Listed for sale | $85,000$44/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX KEY ADVANTAGE #219455 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,867 +11.6% | $33,630 +10% |
| 2023 | $1,673 +8.4% | $30,570 +9% |
| 2022 | $1,543 -2.3% | $28,050 +1% |
| 2021 | $1,579 | $27,770 +2.9% |
| 2020 | -- | $26,990 +1% |
| 2019 | $1,505 +4.6% | $26,720 +4% |
| 2018 | $1,439 +2.4% | $25,690 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,405 | $25,180 +3% |
| 2016 | -- | $24,450 +3% |
| 2015 | -- | $23,730 +3% |
| 2014 | -- | $23,040 +2% |
| 2013 | -- | $22,590 +1.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $22,260 |
| 2010 | -- | $22,260 +1% |
| 2009 | -- | $22,040 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NASouth Side Grade SchoolGrades: 1-2Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Effingham Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Effingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Effingham Dist. 40
Source: CIBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Effingham County
- Effingham
- 62401
- 821 N 2nd St




