Lake Sara Waterfront Living! Enjoy year-round lake living in this inviting 3-bedroom, 3-full-bath ranch with walk-out basement offering water access and a private dock (2021). This home features a 2-car attached garage. The main level welcomes you with a spacious living room featuring hardwood flooring and sliding glass doors that open to a wraparound deck overlooking the scenic backyard. The dining area flows into the thoughtfully designed kitchen, complete with abundant cabinetry, a ceramic tile backsplash, center island with built-in cooktop, and plenty of workspace. Beautiful hardwood flooring extends throughout all three bedrooms. The walkout lower level offers a large family room with ceramic tile flooring, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and sliding glass doors leading to a generous 50′ x 27′ concrete patio. From there, hop on the golf cart path for easy access to the boat dock. This level also includes a spacious storage area, a full bath in the laundry room, and a separate exterior entrance. Additional highlights include an invisible pet fence, an 8-year-old metal roof, and a 16′ x 12′ Marten Lofted Shed with electricity (2021), perfect for additional storage or a workshop. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a weekend lake retreat, this Lake Sara property offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and waterfront living.
Property Details
Price:
$440,000
MLS #:
6259542
Status:
ActiveUnderContract
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
The Knolls Sub
Listed Date:
Jul 14, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
2,287
Lot Size:
27,443 sqft / 0.63 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1979
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Schools
School District:
Effingham Dist. 40
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1456
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Below Grade Finished Area
831
Below Grade Unfinished Area
625
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Forced Air, Gas, Propane
Interior Features
Fireplace, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
Levels
One
Exterior
Architectural Style
Ranch
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Deck, Dock, Shed
Fencing
Pet Fence
Garage Spaces
2
Other Structures
Sheds
Parking Features
Attached, Garage
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch, Deck
Roof
Metal
Stories
1
View
Lake
Waterfront Features
Lake Privileges
Financial
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$6,314
Map
Community
- Address15774 N Bluebird Drive Effingham IL
- SubdivisionThe Knolls Sub
- 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 Oct 25, 2026
67
Single Family Listed
82
Avg DOM
$448,778
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the The Knolls Sub subdivision, 15774 N Bluebird Drive Effingham IL is a Single Family for sale in Effingham, IL, 62401. It is listed for $440,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1979. The average listing price for Single Family in Effingham is $448,778.
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