$1,150,000
SOLD MAY 23, 2025

9856 E Park Rd Effingham, IL 62401

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,363 Sq Ft
0.47 Acres

Recently Sold

$342 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

124 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Lake View
  • Lake Privileges
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Waterfront
  • Deck

About This Home

As of May 2025

Your dream home is finally here! Come check out this beautiful lake house on Lake Sara, with big water views! The finishes in this home will take your breath away. Outside, you will find a 180 degree view of Lake Sara, new Trex deck with glass railings, a heated swimming pool, a boathouse with a sun deck, boat slip and plenty of storage. Venture inside to find new white oak hardwood running throughout the home. The main floor offers 2 fireplaces, laundry room, plenty of natural lighting and high-end light fixtures. Upstairs, you will find a loft, two bedrooms and a full bath that has been completely remodeled, featuring a Carrara marble tiled shower. Venture to the master bedroom that has stunning lake views and a private deck. The master bathroom has a soaker tub, tiled walk in shower, heated floors, and Kohler fixtures. The walk-out basement features two bedrooms and a full bath. The views on this property are simply incredible and the location of this property is hard to beat! Call today for a private showing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Steppe

RE/MAX Key Advantage License #471021123 Listed on: 11/25/2024

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Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Speer

RE/MAX Key Advantage License #471000363

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,590

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Lake Views
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Docks
  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Lakeshore Estates Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1107221006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,590

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2060.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Subdivision Name: Lakeshore Estates Sub
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Road Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Water Body Name: Lake Sara
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1303.0
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Replacement Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Pool
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • View: Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Effingham Dist. 40

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20473.0
  • Parcel #: 1107221006
  • Zoning: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8590.0
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Sold $1,150,000 -11.5% $342 / Sq Ft
03/29/2025 03/29/25 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Price Changed $1,299,000 -3.8% $386 / Sq Ft
01/13/2025 01/13/25 Price Changed $1,350,000 -3.6% $401 / Sq Ft
11/25/2024 11/25/24 For Sale $1,400,000 +120.5% $416 / Sq Ft
11/02/2020 11/02/20 Sold $635,000 -2.3% $231 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/07/2020 09/07/20 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2020 08/29/20 For Sale $650,000 -- $236 / 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 $9,481 $183,080 $23,300 $159,780
2023 $8,590 $165,690 $21,090 $144,600
2022 $8,091 $153,420 $19,530 $133,890
2021 $7,747 $146,110 $18,600 $127,510
2020 $7,191 $140,490 $17,880 $122,610
2019 $6,961 $136,400 $17,360 $119,040
2018 $6,659 $129,900 $16,530 $113,370
2017 $6,559 $127,360 $16,210 $111,150
2016 $6,315 $121,870 $15,510 $106,360
2015 -- $120,670 $15,360 $105,310
2014 -- $119,480 $15,210 $104,270
2013 -- $119,480 $15,210 $104,270
2012 -- $119,480 $15,210 $104,270
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alex Steppe

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Alex Steppe

    RE/MAX

    (217) 663-8106

    181 Total Sales

    Alex Steppe
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  • Jeff Speer

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jeff Speer

    RE/MAX

    (217) 347-0404

    170 Total Sales

    Jeff Speer
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  • Alexis Speer

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Alexis Speer

    RE/MAX

    (217) 821-2904

    110 Total Sales

    Alexis Speer
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  • Terry Youngblood

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Terry Youngblood

    RE/MAX

    (217) 246-4663

    79 Total Sales

    Terry Youngblood
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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6247843

APN: 1107221006

Illinois Effingham County Effingham 62401

9856 E Park Rd, Effingham, IL

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