$310,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

15790 Hillcrest Dr Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,980 Sq Ft
0.89 Acres

Recently Sold

$157 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Lake Privileges
  • Wooded Lot
  • Beecher City Grade School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2025

OH MY!!! Serene setting in the woods, Lake Sara access, 2 golf courses nearby!!! This 3BR/2.5BA property is nestled into a serene woods setting. Surrounded by nature on a nearly .89 ac lot! Beautiful wrap around porches for relaxing for entertaining! Partial bsmnt is finished & features a nice TV/REC area, a 1/2 bath. & walks out to a covered patio. The Main Level features gorgeous hardwood floors in the open living/dining room w/ cathedral ceiling. The kitchen has hardwood floors, a granite top island, hickory cabinets, Quartz counters, and stainless steel appliances! The owners suite has cathedral ceilings, walk-in closet, and a very nice private bath with walk-in shower, and separate jetted tub. The Main Level is completed with two additional bedrooms, a laundry and bath. AND a BIG attached 2 car garage. There IS a Lake access lot to the west along the south side of the Lake Cove. NEW ROOF 2024.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terry Youngblood

RE/MAX Key Advantage License #471001708 Listed on: 04/29/2025

RE/MAX Key Advantage

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Henning

Full Circle Realty License #471019637

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,424

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.89 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Secondary Bathroom Jetted Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Walk-Up Access

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Aerobic Septic System

Community Details

  • Shumway Cove Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1126026022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,424

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1512.0
  • Directions: Lake Sara Rd to 4 WAY Stop, then west on Moccasin Rd to Hillcreest DR. Then left (south) on Hillcrest DR all the way to the end of Hillcrest to the property on the left (east).
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.89
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Shumway Cove Sub
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Water Body Name: Lake Sara
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished, Walk-Up Access, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 468.0
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Log, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Shed
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Beecher City Dist. 20

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 38768.0
  • Parcel #: 1126026022
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4424.0

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $176,720 New Conventional
Closed $164,500 New Conventional
Closed $136,000 New Conventional
Closed $152,000 Unknown
Closed $105,500 New Conventional
Closed $74,500 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $97,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $310,000 -0.6% $157 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2025 04/29/25 For Sale $312,000 -- $158 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $4,424 $78,310 $9,420 $68,890
2022 $3,759 $72,510 $8,720 $63,790
2021 $4,105 $69,050 $8,300 $60,750
2020 $3,996 $66,390 $7,980 $58,410
2019 $3,926 $64,460 $7,750 $56,710
2018 $3,759 $61,390 $7,380 $54,010
2017 $3,677 $60,190 $7,240 $52,950
2016 $3,557 $57,600 $6,930 $50,670
2015 -- $57,030 $6,860 $50,170
2014 -- $56,460 $6,790 $49,670
2013 -- $56,460 $6,790 $49,670
2012 -- $56,460 $6,790 $49,670
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Terry Youngblood

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Terry Youngblood

    RE/MAX

    (217) 246-4663

    83 Total Sales

    Terry Youngblood
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  • Brian Henning

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Brian Henning

    Full Circle Realty

    (217) 803-0145

    259 Total Sales

    Brian Henning
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6251694

APN: 1126026022

Illinois Effingham County Effingham 62401

15790 Hillcrest Dr, Effingham, IL

This home is located at 15790 Hillcrest Dr, Effingham, IL 62401 and is currently priced at $310,000, approximately $156 per square foot. This property was built in 1989. 15790 Hillcrest Dr is a home located in Effingham County with nearby schools including Beecher City Grade School and Beecher City Junior/Senior High School.

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