$489,000

15872 N Bluebird Dr Effingham, IL 62401

Estimated payment $2,851/month

Total Views 4,850
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,945 Sq Ft
$251 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Waterfront
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Lake View
  • Lake Privileges
  • Front Porch

About This Home

WATERFRONT HOME ON LAKE SARA!! Discover lakefront living at its finest in this completely renovated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with unbeatable water views and direct lake access. A spacious concrete patio provides the perfect spot for morning coffee, summer gatherings, or relaxing sunsets. Enjoy your own private boat dock, making days on the water effortless. Inside, the main floor offers an inviting open floorplan with beautiful updates throughout, from the entryway, dining room & kitchen, a dedicated laundry room, full bath, and a private master suite. The expansive living room features stunning views of the lake, while the step-down family room provides a cozy second living area that can easily serve as additional sleeping space for guests. A split stairway leads to the lower level, where you’ll find two additional bedrooms and a convenient half bath—ideal for family or guests seeking a little extra privacy. Move-in ready and designed for easy lake living, this home is the perfect blend of comfort, style, and year-round enjoyment.

Listing Agent

Karol Scrimager

Century 21 KIMA Properties License #475154758 Listed on: 11/18/2025

Century 21 KIMA Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,444

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Lake Privileges
  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • The Knolls Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1126024013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,444

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1505.0
  • Directions: From Moccasin Rd to Bluebird Dr.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: The Knolls Sub
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Road Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Water Body Name: LAKE SARA
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 440.0
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace Features: Family/Living/Great Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawlspace, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Effingham Dist. 40

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16117.0
  • Parcel #: 1126024013
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3444.0

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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
2024 $3,444 $64,320 $9,830 $54,490
2023 $2,765 $51,400 $8,900 $42,500
2022 $2,610 $47,590 $8,240 $39,350
2021 $2,506 $45,330 $7,850 $37,480
2020 $2,421 $43,590 $7,550 $36,040
2019 $2,349 $42,320 $7,330 $34,990
2018 $2,257 $40,300 $6,980 $33,320
2017 $2,227 $39,510 $6,840 $32,670
2016 $2,154 $37,810 $6,550 $31,260
2015 -- $37,440 $6,490 $30,950
2014 -- $37,070 $6,430 $30,640
2013 -- $37,070 $6,430 $30,640
2012 -- $37,070 $6,430 $30,640
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/18/2025 11/18/25 For Sale $489,000 -- $251 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6256220

APN: 1126024013