$279,000
SOLD DEC 8, 2025

603 E Saint Louis Ave Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,359 Sq Ft
17,860 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$118 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Workshop
  • 3 Car Garage
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Fenced Yard
  • 4-minute walk to Effingham City Park

About This Home

As of December 2025

COMPLETELY UPDATED HOME LOCATED CLOSE TO EVERYTHING!!! Come take a look at this gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home located close to Community Park. The main level offers a large living room w/ fireplace, large kitchen w/ stainless steel appliance package, large dining area, large family room, 2 large bedrooms, large hall bathroom w/ custom walk-in shower, and additional half bath. The upstairs offers a large bedroom area, large bonus room (could be 4th bedroom), and full bathroom. The basement offers tons of storage and a great game and exercise area! This outside offers a large above ground pool with deck, patio, and cook area! The fenced backyard will be perfect for those small children or pets. This home offers an attached 2 car garage and a detached oversized garage for those large toys! UPDATES: HVAC/Duct 18, Plumbing/Electric 18, Roof 19, Pool 19, Deck 20-21, Windows 18, Kitchen & Appliances 18-19, Flooring 18, & Fireplace 24. Call an agent today and make this great home yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matt Dammerman

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC License #471004701 Listed on: 09/30/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Rose

Glenda Williamson Realty License #475213223

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,733

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 17,860 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • George Koesters Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0316020014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,733

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0.41 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2359.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Subdivision Name: George Koesters Sub
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half, One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1659.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Pool, Workshop
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Effingham Dist. 40

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17860.0
  • Parcel #: 0316020014
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5733.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2025
Closed on
Dec 1, 2025
Sold by
Bergbower Gregory M and Bergbower Jennifer L
Bought by
Schniederjon Frank Gerald and Armstrong Alyson Nicole
Seller's Agent
Matt Dammerman
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Rose
Glenda Williamson Realty
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$279,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-3.76%
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
$412,195

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$133,195
Avg. Annual Appreciation
284.13%
Original Mortgage
$251,100
Outstanding Balance
$251,100
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$161,095

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2017
Closed on
Nov 8, 2017
Sold by
Weber Rockney L and Schniederjon Land Trust
Bought by
Bergbower Gregory M and Bergbower Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
Karen Etter
RE/MAX Key Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Lantz Wills
C21 Realty Concepts
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$109,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.22%
Original Mortgage
$87,920
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2013
Sold by
Weber Nila S and Schniederjon Schultz Audra
Bought by
Weber Rockney L and Schniederjon Land Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2008
Sold by
Schniederjon Genevieve L and Schniederjon Frank H
Bought by
Schniederjon Frank H and Schniederjon Genevieve L
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $837,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $110,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $251,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $87,920 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/08/2025 12/08/25 Sold $279,000 -3.8% $118 / Sq Ft
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2025 09/30/25 For Sale $289,900 +163.8% $123 / Sq Ft
11/09/2017 11/09/17 Sold $109,900 0.0% $49 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/08/2017 10/08/17 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2017 10/04/17 For Sale $109,900 -- $49 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

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 $5,733 $90,860 $24,340 $66,520
2023 $5,215 $82,600 $22,130 $60,470
2022 $4,867 $75,780 $20,300 $55,480
2021 $2,883 $45,750 $20,100 $25,650
2020 $2,819 $44,460 $19,530 $24,930
2019 $2,761 $44,020 $19,340 $24,680
2018 $3,093 $42,330 $18,600 $23,730
2017 $3,040 $41,500 $18,240 $23,260
2016 $2,976 $40,290 $17,710 $22,580
2015 -- $39,110 $17,190 $21,920
2014 -- $37,970 $16,690 $21,280
2013 -- $37,220 $16,360 $20,860
2012 -- $36,670 $16,120 $20,550
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6255400

APN: 0316020014

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