Property Attributes
- MLS#6260478
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active Under Contract
- CountyEffingham
- CityEffingham
- NeighborhoodWenthe Sub
- Zip62401
- Style
- Year Built1967
- Taxes$ 5548
- Price$ 749,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage3345
- Lot Size0.72 Acres
Data Source:
Central Illinois BOR
Property Description
Premier main-body Lake Sara waterfront home in Effingham, Illinois, with approximately 187 feet of shoreline on a 0.72-acre Court Ten lot. Offering approximately 3,345 finished sq. ft., this extensively remodeled home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a finished walkout basement and 2-car attached garage. Seller reports updates to the roof, windows, plumbing, electrical, drywall and HVAC/furnace. The custom kitchen features granite countertops, extensive cabinetry, 2 dishwashers, 2 sinks, large gas range, appliance garage, mixer lift and wine refrigerator. Granite tile accents the laundry and hall bath. The main-level primary suite offers Lake Sara views, walk-in closet and bath with marble flooring, dual vanity, soaking tub and dual-head shower. The lower level includes a family room with wood-burning fireplace, full bath, flex/office space and walkout access. Covered upper deck and lower patio overlook the lake, with deep-water swimming and a functioning boat lift.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed $749,000 |
General Features
| Possession | Closing |
|---|---|
| Zoning | R-1 |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| County | Effingham |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Special Listing Conditions | None |
| Status | Active Under Contract |
| City | Effingham |
| Listing Agent Name | Blake McWilliams |
| ListAgentAOR | Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS |
| Standard Status | Active Under Contract |
| Heating | Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Full Baths | 3 |
Interior Features
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
|---|---|
| Total Baths | 4 |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1758 |
| Basement | Finished,Partial |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 1587 |
Exterior Features
| Building Area Total | 3345 |
|---|
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
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