Lakehouse with great water depth and view. 227' of steel shorewall at waters edge. Single slip boathouse.
Sold for $495,000
$495,000
9238 E Best Ct, Effingham, IL 62401
3beds
1,560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.49 Acres Lot
$517,600 Zestimate®
$317/sqft
$1,502 Estimated rent
Home value
$517,600
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Listed by:
Terry Youngblood 217-347-0404,
RE/MAX Key Advantage
Bought with:
Terry Youngblood, 471001708
RE/MAX Key Advantage
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6252707
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Main Level Primary
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,560
- Total interior livable area: 1,560 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,560
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- On waterfront: Yes
- Body of water: Lake Sara
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1126002012
- 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: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Beach Combers Sub
Location
- Region: Effingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $317/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $227,250
- Annual tax amount: $3,365
- Date on market: 6/24/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2025 | Sold | $495,000-1%$317/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6252707 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Pending sale | $500,000+150%$321/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6252707 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2002 | Sold | $200,000$128/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,734 +11% | $75,750 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $3,365 +6.6% | $68,550 +8% |
| 2022 | $3,157 +4.9% | $63,470 +5% |
| 2021 | $3,010 +4% | $60,440 +4% |
| 2020 | $2,894 +3.4% | $58,120 +3% |
| 2019 | $2,799 +4.7% | $56,430 +5% |
| 2018 | $2,674 +1.6% | $53,740 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,632 | $52,690 +4.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $50,420 +1% |
| 2015 | -- | $49,920 +1% |
| 2014 | -- | $49,420 |
| 2013 | -- | $49,420 |
| 2012 | -- | $49,420 +1% |
| 2010 | -- | $48,930 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62401
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GreatSchools rating
- NASouth Side Grade SchoolGrades: 1-2Distance: 5 mi
- 6/10Effingham Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 8/10Effingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 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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