$495,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2025

9238 E Best Ct Effingham, IL 62401

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,560 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$317 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

About This Home

As of July 2025

Lakehouse with great water depth and view. 227' of steel shorewall at waters edge. Single slip boathouse.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terry Youngblood

RE/MAX Key Advantage License #471001708 Listed on: 06/24/2025

RE/MAX Key Advantage

Last Buyer's Agent

Terry Youngblood

RE/MAX Key Advantage License #471001708 Listed on: 06/24/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,365

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,560 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Beach Combers Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1126002012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,365

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1560.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: Beach Combers Sub
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Water Body Name: Lake Sara
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Main Level Primary
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Effingham Dist. 40

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21344.0
  • Parcel #: 1126002012
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3365.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2002
Sold by
Marshalek Valerie A
Bought by
Marshalek Valerie A and Marshalek Timothy A
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
Deed $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $110,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $495,000 -1.0% $317 / Sq Ft
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $500,000 -- $321 / 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 $3,365 $68,550 $17,830 $50,720
2022 $2,674 $63,470 $16,510 $46,960
2021 $3,010 $60,440 $15,720 $44,720
2020 $2,894 $58,120 $15,120 $43,000
2019 $2,799 $56,430 $14,680 $41,750
2018 $2,674 $53,740 $13,980 $39,760
2017 $2,632 $52,690 $13,710 $38,980
2016 $2,530 $50,420 $13,120 $37,300
2015 -- $49,920 $12,990 $36,930
2014 -- $49,420 $12,860 $36,560
2013 -- $49,420 $12,860 $36,560
2012 -- $49,420 $12,860 $36,560
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Terry Youngblood

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Terry Youngblood

    RE/MAX

    (217) 246-4663

    83 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6252707

APN: 1126002012

Illinois Effingham County Effingham 62401

9238 E Best Ct, Effingham, IL

This home is located at 9238 E Best Ct, Effingham, IL 62401 and is currently priced at $495,000, approximately $317 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 9238 E Best Ct is a home with nearby schools including South Side Grade School, Early Learning Center, and Central Grade School.

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