$149,900
UNDER CONTRACT

906 W Franklin Ave Effingham, IL 62401

Effingham Area

Estimated payment $971/month

Total Views 9,522
3 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
$156 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Bungalow
  • Replacement Windows
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

This charming and convenient home is move-in-ready with significant recent updates. Refinished hardwood floors, paint, appliances, carpet and bathroom updates in 2022. HVAC and plumbing updates in 2023. Partial roof replacement in 2024. New windows and siding in 2025. This 3 bed, 1 bath home has a detached 2 car garage and quiet back yard. Ready for a new owner, don't delay coming to see this property!

Listing Agent

Matt Forcum

Shelby Realty Services License #471020842 Listed on: 07/05/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,856

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Surveyors Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0316022082

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,856

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 960.0
  • Directions: W Franklin between N Oak & N Raney
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Surveyors Add
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Washer
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

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: 8712.0
  • Parcel #: 0316022082
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1856.0

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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 $1,856 $33,470 $9,310 $24,160
2023 $1,663 $30,420 $8,460 $21,960
2022 $1,944 $27,910 $7,760 $20,150
2021 $2,004 $27,630 $7,680 $19,950
2020 $1,968 $26,850 $7,460 $19,390
2019 $1,931 $26,590 $7,390 $19,200
2018 $1,869 $25,570 $7,110 $18,460
2017 $1,837 $25,070 $6,970 $18,100
2016 $1,798 $24,340 $6,770 $17,570
2015 -- $23,630 $6,570 $17,060
2014 -- $22,940 $6,380 $16,560
2013 -- $22,490 $6,250 $16,240
2012 -- $22,160 $6,160 $16,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/05/2026 07/05/26 For Sale $149,900 -- $156 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed $100,000 None Available
Deed $56,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $102,723 New Conventional
Closed -- New Conventional
Previous Owner $160,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Matt Forcum
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(217) 834-8701

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Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6259490

APN: 0316022082

Illinois Effingham County Effingham 62401

906 W Franklin Ave, Effingham, IL

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