NOT LISTED FOR SALE

700 S 5th St Effingham, IL 62401

Estimated Value: $104,000 - $236,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,020 Sq Ft
$145/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 25, 2020

Last sale price $92,000 $90 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $965/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Front Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Fenced Yard
  • Shed
  • 3-minute walk to Bliss Park

About This Home

As of June 2020

Check it out! Super cute affordable home close to everything. Nice layout with hardwood floors, kitchen with appliances and pantry, updated bath and fenced in yard. The garage has been insulated, dry-walled and converted to a rec room, however the overhead door remains outside if the new owner would like a garage instead. With the finished rec room there is over 1300 sq. ft. Original built-ins! The home is about 2 blocks from a park and walking distance to downtown! Roof replaced in 2016. Furnace 2006/Air 2005. Replacement windows. Kitchen flooring was done 2015 and breaker box in 2008. Call today for your private tour!

Last Listed By

Donna Aldrich

Smith Realty Group of Effingham, LLC License #471002221 Listed on: 05/22/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,410

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,020 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crawl Space
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Bliss Park Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0316044030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,410

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1020.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Bliss Park Add
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Master, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace, Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, 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: 6534.0
  • Parcel #: 0316044030
  • Zoning: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1410.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2022
Sold by
Strange Janet L
Bought by
Vanmatre Courtney and Winterrowd Tyson
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$147,855

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$96,568
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$59,311

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2020
Closed on
Jun 25, 2020
Sold by
Zimmerman Jason E
Bought by
Strange Janet Lynn
Seller's Agent
Donna Aldrich
Smith Realty Group of Effingham, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Donna Smith
Smith Realty Group of Effingham, LLC
List Price
$94,900
Sold Price
$92,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-3.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2017
Sold by
Zimmerman Jenna M
Bought by
Zimmerman Jason E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2008
Sold by
Miller Elizabeth Ann and Holmes Elizabeth Ann
Bought by
Genthe Jenna M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,750
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vanmatre Courtney $110,000 --
Strange Janet Lynn $92,000 Attorney
Zimmerman Jason E -- None Available
Genthe Jenna M $66,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vanmatre Courtney $100,000
Previous Owner Zimmerman Jason E $35,000
Previous Owner Zimmerman Jason E $40,000
Previous Owner Genthe Jenna M $35,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2020 06/25/20 Sold $92,000 -3.1% $90 / Sq Ft
05/27/2020 05/27/20 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2020 05/22/20 For Sale $94,900 -- $93 / 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 $1,641 $30,100 $6,660 $23,440
2022 $1,512 $27,610 $6,110 $21,500
2021 $1,548 $27,340 $6,050 $21,290
2020 $1,507 $26,570 $5,880 $20,690
2019 $1,475 $26,310 $5,820 $20,490
2018 $1,410 $25,300 $5,600 $19,700
2017 $1,817 $24,800 $5,490 $19,310
2016 $1,779 $24,080 $5,330 $18,750
2015 -- $23,370 $5,170 $18,200
2014 -- $22,690 $5,020 $17,670
2013 -- $22,240 $4,920 $17,320
2012 -- $21,910 $4,850 $17,060
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6201849

APN: 0316044030