$312,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

605 S 5th St Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,456 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$127 Per Sq Ft

337% Above List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Siding
  • Bungalow
  • Replacement Windows
  • 4-minute walk to Bliss Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Lots of charm! This 3 bedroom home offers: an inviting front porch; painted hardwood floors; a bay window in the living area; a formal dining room; a large kitchen with an island & plenty of cabinets; ceiling fans throughout; plus maintenance-free windows, a newer roof, fresh exterior paint, and a large backyard shed that’s perfect for storage or a workshop.

This home is currently leased for one year at $625.00 per month. The roof and exterior paint were new in 2024

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Sanders

Dammerman & Associates Benchmark Realty License #475098577 Listed on: 04/25/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Etter

RE/MAX Key Advantage License #475133172

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $829

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Cellar
  • No Kitchen Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • Bliss Park Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0316044063

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$829

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1228.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Bliss Park Add
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1228.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, None
  • Has Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1228.0
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows

Exterior Features

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, 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: 8712.0
  • Parcel #: 0316044063
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 829.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Fp7 Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Gebben Property Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Deborah Sanders
Dammerman & Associates Benchmark Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Etter
RE/MAX Key Advantage
List Price
$71,400
Sold Price
$312,000
Premium/Discount to List
$240,600
336.97%
Views
36

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-99.83%
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Outstanding Balance
$310,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$189,765

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2008
Sold by
Moore Stephen A
Bought by
Fp7 Enterprises Llc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $936,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $310,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $312,000 +337.0% $127 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2025 04/25/25 For Sale $71,400 -- $29 / 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 $829 $12,180 $9,160 $3,020
2022 $778 $11,170 $8,400 $2,770
2021 $802 $11,060 $8,320 $2,740
2020 $788 $10,750 $8,090 $2,660
2019 $773 $10,640 $8,010 $2,630
2018 $748 $10,230 $7,700 $2,530
2017 $735 $10,030 $7,550 $2,480
2016 $720 $9,740 $7,330 $2,410
2015 -- $9,460 $7,120 $2,340
2014 -- $9,180 $6,910 $2,270
2013 -- $9,000 $6,770 $2,230
2012 -- $19,170 $6,670 $12,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Deborah Sanders

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Deborah Sanders

    Dammerman & Associates Benchmark Realty

    (217) 254-2416

    121 Total Sales

    Deborah Sanders
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  • Christopher Etter

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Christopher Etter

    RE/MAX

    (217) 821-5125

    60 Total Sales

    Christopher Etter
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6251688

APN: 0316044063

Illinois Effingham County Effingham 62401

605 S 5th St, Effingham, IL

This home is located at 605 S 5th St, Effingham, IL 62401 and is currently priced at $312,000, approximately $127 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 605 S 5th St is a home located in Effingham County with nearby schools including South Side Grade School, Early Learning Center, and Central Grade School.

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