Prime Lake Sara location! Situated on the desirable north side of the lake just off Moccasin Road, this waterfront property offers the convenience of quick access to town while delivering the lake lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of. Enjoy endless days on the water from your private dock featuring a covered boat slip, electric hoist, storage house, steel seawall, and approximately 6.5–7 feet of water depth at normal pool.
Nestled among mature shade trees, this ranch home with a finished lower level offers 3 BRs and 2 full BAs. Gather with family and friends around one of the two wood fireplaces. The brick and vinyl exterior and metal roof provide lasting durability and low-maintenance appeal.
While the interior awaits your personal touch, the value here is undeniable—an exceptional waterfront setting, excellent lake access, and one of Lake Sara’s most convenient locations. Update to your taste and create the lakefront retreat you’ve always wanted. Schedule your private tour today!
Nestled among mature shade trees, this ranch home with a finished lower level offers 3 BRs and 2 full BAs. Gather with family and friends around one of the two wood fireplaces. The brick and vinyl exterior and metal roof provide lasting durability and low-maintenance appeal.
While the interior awaits your personal touch, the value here is undeniable—an exceptional waterfront setting, excellent lake access, and one of Lake Sara’s most convenient locations. Update to your taste and create the lakefront retreat you’ve always wanted. Schedule your private tour today!
Property Details
Price:
$515,000
MLS #:
6259985
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
Shumway Cove Sub
Listed Date:
Jul 27, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
2,870
Lot Size:
16,988 sqft / 0.39 acres (approx)
Year Built:
2010
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Schools
School District:
Beecher City Dist. 20
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1490
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
1380
Below Grade Unfinished Area
110
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
2
Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Interior Features
Fireplace, Main Level Primary
Levels
One
Exterior
Architectural Style
Ranch
Construction Materials
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Deck, Dock, Shed
Other Structures
Sheds
Patio And Porch Features
Deck
Roof
Metal
Stories
1
View
Lake
Waterfront Features
Lake Privileges
Financial
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$2,575
Map
Community
- Address15981 N Hillcrest Drive Effingham IL
- SubdivisionShumway Cove Sub
- CityEffingham
- CountyEffingham
- Zip Code62401
Subdivisions in Effingham
- A Macgraphics Sub
- B T Pettys Sub
- Beach Combers Sub
- Beckmans Sub
- Ben Pike Sub
- Bliss Park Add
- Bloomfield Hills Sub
- Boos & Grunloh #1 Sub
- Boos & Grunloh Sub #2
- Cedar Park Add
- Circuit Sub
- Collins Sub
- County Clerk Add
- Eda A Austin Sub
- Ernest Koester Sub
- Finley Country Estates
- Flowers Sub
- Goeckner Sub
- Hickory Hills Sub
- Homewood Park
- Homewood Park Add
- Kelly & Cameron Sub
- Kralmans Sub
- Lake Edward Estate
- Lakeshore Estate
- M C Mccallen Sub
- Meadowbrook Estates Sub
- Mv Parks Add
- North Briarwood Sub
- Northmore Heights
- Northmore Heights Add
- Northwood Estates Sub
- Park Hills Sub Add
- Park Rdg Sub 121-B
- Park Ridge
- Passalacqua Sub
- Prairie Ace Estates
- Prairie Ace Estates Sub Sixth Add
- Prairie Ace Ests Sub
- Prairie View Estates
- Railroad Add
- Ralph Althoff Sub
- Ralph C Bogan Sub
- Reg Sub
- Richmond Hills Sub
- Robes Add
- Rollin Hills Sub
- Schafer Place Sub
- Schoenhoff Sub
- Seven Oaks Sub
- Shenandoah Sub
- Spring Garden Sub
- Stanley Acres Sub
- Stoneridge Sub
- Surveyors Add
- The Knolls Sub
- Village Square Mall Shopping Center Add
- Villas On the Hills
- Villas/Hill Condo
- Wenthe Sub
- Western Add
- Wittenberg Sub
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Effingham as of Jul 27, 2026
70
Single Family Listed
86
Avg DOM
$364,509
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Shumway Cove Sub subdivision, 15981 N Hillcrest Drive Effingham IL is a Single Family for sale in Effingham, IL, 62401. It is listed for $515,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 2010. The average listing price for Single Family in Effingham is $364,509.
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