This home offers a lot of square footage for the price, with beautiful original woodwork throughout the living areas. A large covered front porch leads into an inviting entryway and a spacious living room that flows into the dining room, highlighted by original hardwood floors. The main level features two bedrooms, a full bath, and the Kitchen off of the dining room. A few steps up, you’ll find a generously sized bedroom located above the garage. Continue up to the second-floor living quarters, you’ll find the spacious master suite, and a bonus office/ bedroom. Upstairs is a half bath, plumbed for a full bath, and a bonus room that could be turned into a kitchenette or extra laundry room. Two staircases provide convenient access to the upper level. The home includes a one-car attached garage with storage, plus basement access with laundry and additional storage areas. Updates include a 200 amp electric panel, plumbing, and electric water heater installed in 2024. This property could be partitioned into two separate living areas, providing a unique rental opportunity. Outside, the deep backyard offers space for a garden, pets, or outdoor projects.
Property Details
Price:
$149,900
MLS #:
6261306
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
Surveyors Add
Listed Date:
Nov 12, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
1,995
Lot Size:
13,068 sqft / 0.30 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1925
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Schools
School District:
Effingham Dist. 40
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1995
Appliances
Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Below Grade Unfinished Area
1064
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Gas, Hot Water
Interior Features
Fireplace, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Wood Burning Stove
Levels
Two
Exterior
Architectural Style
Traditional
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Stucco
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Attached, Garage
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch
Roof
Shingle
Stories
2
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$2,961
Map
Community
- Address721 E Jefferson Avenue Effingham IL
- SubdivisionSurveyors Add
- CityEffingham
- CountyEffingham
- Zip Code62401
Subdivisions in Effingham
- A Macgraphics Sub
- Al Thoele Sub
- Alexander & Littles New Add
- Bliss Park Add
- Boos & Grunloh Sub
- Boos & Grunloh Sub #2
- Buenekempers 2nd Sub
- Buenekempers Sub
- Burkes Sub
- Cedar Park Add
- Circuit Sub
- Colonial Downs
- Country Park Sub
- County Clerk Sub
- Cripple Creek
- Durrre Sub
- Eda A Austin Sub
- Ernest Koester Sub
- Flowers Sub
- Frank Hoelscher Sub
- Gemstone Sub
- Gharst Sub
- Historic Hills Sub First Add
- Holly Acres
- Homewood Park
- Homewood Park Add
- Jim Niebrugges Sub
- June Lake Dev Add
- Kingwood Estates Sub
- Kralmans Sub
- Lake Edward Estate
- Lake Edwards Estate
- Lakeshore Estate
- Lighthouse Landing Sub
- Lynn Acres Sub
- M C Mccallen Sub
- Mv Parks Add
- Nees Sub
- NEES SUB. ADD. A Subdivision
- North Briarwood Sub
- Northmore Heights
- Northmore Heights Add
- Northwood Estates Sub
- Park Hills
- Park Hills Sub Add
- Park Ridge
- Phillip Peters Sub
- Prairie Ace Estates
- Prairie Ace Estates Sub
- Prairie Ace Estates Sub Sixth Add
- Railroad Add
- Richmond Hills Sub
- Riverside Sub
- Robes Add
- Rollin Hills Sub
- Safety Harbor Club Sub
- Shenandoah Sub
- St John’s Court
- Stoneridge Sub
- Surveyors Add
- The Knolls Sub
- Village Square Mall Shopping Center Add
- Villas/Hill
- Wabash Add
- Wente & Wenthe Sub #2
- Wente & Wenthes Sub #2
- Western Add
- Wood Bird Ravine Sub
- Woodland Heights Sub
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Effingham as of Nov 12, 2026
73
Single Family Listed
81
Avg DOM
$423,153
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Surveyors Add subdivision, 721 E Jefferson Avenue Effingham IL is a Single Family for sale in Effingham, IL, 62401. It is listed for $149,900 and features 5 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1925. The average listing price for Single Family in Effingham is $423,153.
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