FANTASTIC LAKE SARA VIEWS~~~ This 3BR/3BA single level home w detached 2 car garage has been completely remodeled & features fantastic lake views! The NEW kitchen features stainless appliances, new cabinets, and beautiful counters. The LAKEROOM off the kitchen is perfect for morning coffee and breakfast. The Livingroom could ALSO be used as dining. The family room has a BIG glass door that looks out to Lake Sara, and steps out to a BIG covered patio overlooking the lake! There are 2 guest baths to serve the guest bedrooms. And a NEW Mstr bath for the Mstr bedroom. New metal roof and a very nice finished bldg currently used as an exercise room. The single slip boat dock has a sundeck on top, storage bldg, & a huge concrete patio along the water front. About 150' of steel shorewall on the main body of Lake Sara plus about 115' of water front into the cove. Unsurpassed water views and depth! Perfect for the July 4th fireworks show! Close to restaurants, golf, hiking, etc.
Sold for $625,000
$625,000
8242 E Twin Oaks Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
3beds
1,460sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.9 Acres Lot
$648,300 Zestimate®
$428/sqft
$1,637 Estimated rent
Home value
$648,300
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Lakeroom off the kitchenFantastic lake viewsCompletely remodeledNew kitchenBeautiful countersNew metal roofStainless appliances
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Listed by:
Terry Youngblood 217-347-0404,
RE/MAX Key Advantage
Bought with:
Jill Wendling, 475188784
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Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6255135
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 7
Breakfast room nook
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 10
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6 x 6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Area, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,460
- Total interior livable area: 1,460 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,460
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Dock, Shed
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Privileges
- Body of water: LAKE SARA
- Frontage type: Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.9 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1126013010
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Twin Oak Sub
Location
- Region: Effingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $428/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $328,740
- Annual tax amount: $5,993
- Date on market: 9/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 96 days
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Sold | $625,000-7.4%$428/sqft |
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| 12/2/2025 | Contingent | $675,000$462/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $675,000-3.6%$462/sqft |
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| 9/30/2024 | Listing removed | $699,900$479/sqft |
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| 6/12/2024 | Price change | $699,900-6.6%$479/sqft |
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| 4/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $749,000$513/sqft |
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| 12/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $749,000$513/sqft |
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| 8/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $749,000+141.6%$513/sqft |
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| 6/27/2019 | Sold | $310,000-1.9%$212/sqft |
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| 5/20/2019 | Pending sale | $315,900$216/sqft |
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| 5/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $315,900$216/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,993 +7% | $109,580 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $5,602 +3.1% | $99,170 +8% |
| 2022 | $5,433 +4.5% | $91,820 +5% |
| 2021 | $5,198 +2.7% | $87,450 +4% |
| 2020 | $5,062 +1.8% | $84,090 +3% |
| 2019 | $4,972 +4.4% | $81,640 +5% |
| 2018 | $4,761 +2.3% | $77,750 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,656 | $76,220 +4.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $72,940 +1% |
| 2015 | -- | $72,210 +1% |
| 2014 | -- | $71,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $71,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $71,500 +1% |
| 2010 | -- | $70,790 |
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Neighborhood: 62401
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Beecher City Grade SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 8.3 mi
- 4/10Beecher City Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Beecher City Dist. 20
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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