$122,500
SOLD MAY 26, 2026

308 E Kreke Ave Effingham, IL 62401

2 Beds
2 Baths
765 Sq Ft
0.35 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 26, 2026

$160 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Replacement Windows
  • Bungalow
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of May 2026

Indulge Yourself!!!! This Stunning Home has been completely Transformed!! Throughout you will find dark laminate flooring with white trim, attractive wood doors and modern lighting. It has a fabulous layout with both bedrooms on opposite sides of the living room. Master bedroom does have barn style door that opens to master bath. Nicely-sized kitchen features white cabinetry with butcher block countertops & black/stainless appliances, houses convenient stackable Whirlpool washer/dryer and is adjacent to full guest bath. New water heater and all new plumbing & electric as well. Full basement provides a ton of storage space. The home has also been updated with both front & back decks with the rear deck overlooking the large wooded lot!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Willingham

Premier Realtors License #471018711 Listed on: 01/07/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Speer

RE/MAX Key Advantage License #471000363

RE/MAX Key Advantage

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,514

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 15,246 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • B T Pettys Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 03-16-058-051

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,514

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0.35 Acres

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 765.0
  • Directions: South on Banker. East on Kreke. South on 4th. East on Kreke.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: B T Pettys Sub
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 765.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Effingham Dist. 40

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246.0
  • Parcel #: 03-16-058-051
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1514.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2026
Closed on
May 21, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Willingham
Premier Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Speer
RE/MAX Key Advantage
List Price
$139,500
Sold Price
$122,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-12.19%
Views
325

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-99.25%
Original Mortgage
$125,321
Outstanding Balance
$125,321
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$38,333

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $367,500 Act
Warranty Deed $37,111 Premier Title
Sheriffs Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $38,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $125,321 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/26/2026 05/26/26 Sold $122,500 -1.9% $160 / Sq Ft
03/29/2026 03/29/26 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2026 03/13/26 Price Changed $124,900 -3.6% $163 / Sq Ft
02/04/2026 02/04/26 Price Changed $129,500 -7.2% $169 / Sq Ft
01/07/2026 01/07/26 For Sale $139,500 -- $182 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $1,514 $22,410 $12,540 $9,870
2023 $1,387 $20,370 $11,400 $8,970
2022 $263 $18,690 $10,460 $8,230
2021 $279 $18,510 $10,360 $8,150
2020 $281 $17,990 $10,070 $7,920
2019 $279 $17,810 $9,970 $7,840
2018 $281 $17,130 $9,590 $7,540
2017 $281 $16,790 $9,400 $7,390
2016 $284 $16,300 $9,130 $7,170
2015 -- $15,820 $8,860 $6,960
2014 -- $15,360 $8,600 $6,760
2013 -- $15,060 $8,430 $6,630
2012 -- $14,840 $8,310 $6,530
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6256705

APN: 0316058051

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