Address
8838 E Chinquapin Avenue, Effingham, IL
Price
$ 890,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#6259274
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyEffingham
- CityEffingham
- NeighborhoodChinquapin Sub
- Zip62401
- Style
- Year Built1992
- Taxes$ 8439
- Price$ 890,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2956
- Lot Size0.65 Acres
Data Source:
Central Illinois BOR
Property Description
Experience lakefront living at its finest with this stunning 5-bedroom, 3-bath home located in one of the most sought-after areas on Lake Sara. Offering generous square footage and an exceptional layout, this property provides ample space for both everyday living and entertaining.Enjoy breathtaking panoramic lake views from the comfort of your home, or step outside to your private backyard oasis featuring an in-ground swimming pool and direct lake access with a private boat dock. Whether you're boating, swimming, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water, this property delivers the ultimate waterfront lifestyle. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Effingham, you'll have easy access to local restaurants, shopping, golf courses, and all the amenities the area has to offer. Combining luxury, recreation, and an unbeatable location, this rare Lake Sara property is an opportunity you won't want to miss.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Listed $999,900 |
| 7/20/2026 | 11$890,000 |
General Features
| Possession | Closing |
|---|---|
| Zoning | RES |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| County | Effingham |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Special Listing Conditions | None |
| Status | Active |
| City | Effingham |
| Listing Agent Name | Alex Steppe |
| ListAgentAOR | CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Heating | ForcedAir,Gas |
| Cooling | CentralAir |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,GasWaterHeater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator |
| Year Built | 1992 |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Year Built Source | PublicRecords |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Full Baths | 3 |
Interior Features
| LivingAreaSource | PublicRecords |
|---|---|
| Total Baths | 3 |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1956 |
| Basement | WalkOutAccess,Full |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 1000 |
Exterior Features
| Building Area Total | 2956 |
|---|
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 62401
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