Cute, Charming & Move-In Ready! Welcome to this well-maintained, 1500 sq.ft. ranch in desirable Homewood Subdivision. Situated on a spacious corner lot of approximately .34 acres—larger than many lots in the neighborhood—this 2-BR, 2-BA home offers the flexibility to easily convert back to a 3-BR layout if desired. The primary suite features a private ensuite bath and a large walk-in closet added in 2022. Extensive updates completed in 2022 include luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, fresh paint, painted kitchen cabinets, refinished tub, new hall bath vanity, updated appliances, and a new roof. Enjoy the outdoors from the screened porch and deck overlooking the newly fenced backyard—perfect for pets, play, or entertaining. With both an attached 1-car garage and a detached 1-car garage, there’s plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, and storage. A charming home with thoughtful updates, versatile living space, and great curb appeal!
Property Details
Price:
$220,000
MLS #:
6260867
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
Homewood
Listed Date:
Sep 12, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
1,593
Lot Size:
14,810 sqft / 0.34 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1955
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Schools
School District:
Effingham Dist. 40
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1593
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Interior Features
Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Walk In Closets
Laundry Features
Main Level
Levels
One
Exterior
Architectural Style
Ranch
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Deck, Fence
Fencing
Yard Fenced
Garage Spaces
2
Other Structures
Outbuilding
Parking Features
Attached, Detached, Garage
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch, Screened, Deck
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Stories
1
Window Features
Replacement Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$2,682
Map
Community
- Address717 E Gordon Avenue Effingham IL
- SubdivisionHomewood
- CityEffingham
- CountyEffingham
- Zip Code62401
Subdivisions in Effingham
- A Macgraphics Sub
- Al Thoele Sub
- Bloomfield Hills Sub
- Blue Point Forest Sub
- Bohns Sub
- Boos & Grunloh #1 Sub
- Boos & Grunloh Sub #2
- Buenekempers 2nd Sub
- Buenekempers Sub
- Burl Grupe Sub
- Camelot Sub
- Central Effingham
- Chinquapin Sub
- Circuit Sub
- Collins Sub
- Country Park Sub
- Cripple Creek
- Eda A Austin Sub
- Ernest Koester Sub
- Finley Country Estates
- Flowers Sub
- Gharst Sub
- Golden Fields Sub 1st Add Repl
- Hickory Hills Sub
- Holly Acres
- Homewood Park Add
- J Leonard Boos Sub
- Jim Niebrugges Sub
- June Lake Dev Add
- Kingwood Estates Sub
- Kralmans Sub
- Lake Edward Estate
- Lakeshore Estate
- Lighthouse Landing Sub
- Lone Oak Sub
- Loys Sub
- Lynn Acres Sub
- M C Mccallen Sub
- Mv Parks Add
- NEES SUB. ADD. A Subdivision
- North Briarwood Sub
- Northmore Heights
- Northmore Heights Add
- Northwood Estates Sub
- Park Hills
- Park Hills Sub Add
- Park Ridge
- Parks Glenn Add
- Phillip Peters Sub
- Prairie Ace Estates
- Prairie Ace Estates Sub Sixth Add
- Prairie Ace Ests Sub
- Railroad Add
- Richmond Hills Sub
- Robes Add
- Shenandoah Sub
- Shumway Cove Sub
- Southwind Add
- Spring Garden Sub
- St Johns Court
- Stoneridge Sub
- Surveyors Add
- The Knolls Sub
- Velings Sub
- Village Square Mall Shopping Center Add
- Villas/Hill
- Villas/Hill Condo
- Wente & Wenthes Sub #2
- Wenthe Sub
- Wood Bird Ravine Sub
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Effingham as of Sep 12, 2026
67
Single Family Listed
75
Avg DOM
$406,457
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Homewood subdivision, 717 E Gordon Avenue Effingham IL is a Single Family for sale in Effingham, IL, 62401. It is listed for $220,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1955. The average listing price for Single Family in Effingham is $406,457.
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