OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2019 for $245K

$394,761

•

1,099

sq ft

8266 N Summit Rd, Effingham, IL 62401

About this home

LAKE SARA HOME WITH LOTS TO OFFER!!! Come take a look at his wonderful home located on gorgeous Lake Sara. This property offers a wonderful ranch home with lots of trees, detached garage, wonderful boat house with lots of storage, boat slip, layout area, and open top roof for all those additional friends and family. The seawall is all in and it also offers a beach area for the little kids!! In addition, the home offers an extra large enclosed sunroom, nice living room w/ wood fireplace, master bedroom w/ master bathroom, and all the appliances in the kitchen stay. Updates include a new roof on house and garage, painted sunroom, painted garage, water line to house, and power box at the pole! Did I mention that you are within a short drive of 2 golf courses, public beach, 2 restaurants, and the Trec Trail! So call a realtor today and make this great lake home yours today!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

0.6 acresLot Size

$359Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Matthew Dammerman • Benchmark Realty

Bought with Matthew Dammerman • Benchmark Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:CIBR #6194204

Redfin Estimate

$394,761

$149K since sold in September 2019$11K since July

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This home's estimate is 34.7% higher than the average sale price ($293K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$263,500
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,848 sq ft
804 Hickory Hill Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$510,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,183 sq ft
14704 N Court 1, Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$242,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,848 sq ft
15047 N Colony Ln, Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$237,500
D
3 beds2 baths1,696 sq ft
1207 Collins Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$250,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,241 sq ft
9908 Bloomfield Hills Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$255,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,648 sq ft
1015 Henrietta St, Effingham, IL 62401

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Market trends in 62401, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.7%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$242K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

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$470,000
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NEW 26 HRS AGO
$749,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,345 sq ft
9239 Court Ten, Effingham, IL 62401
$299,900
3 beds3 baths2,644 sq ft
16106 Lynn Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
OPEN SAT, 10AM TO 1PM
$654,900
4 beds3.5 baths4,618 sq ft
11287 E Lincolnshire Ln, Effingham, IL 62401
$425,000
3 beds2 baths1,820 sq ft
9877 E Bloomfield Hills Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$141,900
— beds— baths— sq ft
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$2,500,000
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Sale history for 8266 N Summit Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$7,226 (+7.0%)

$24,110 + $108,020

$132,130

2023

$6,755 (+3.1%)

$21,820 + $97,760

$119,580

2022

$6,551 (+4.5%)

$20,200 + $90,520

$110,720

2021

$6,268 (+54.8%)

$19,240 + $86,210

$105,450

2020

$4,050 (+1.8%)

$18,500 + $48,780

$67,280

2019

$3,978 (+4.4%)

$17,960 + $47,360

$65,320

2018

$3,809 (+2.3%)

$17,100 + $45,100

$62,200

2017

$3,725 (+3.3%)

$16,760 + $44,220

$60,980

2016

$3,604 (+0.5%)

$16,040 + $42,320

$58,360

2015

$3,587 (+6.1%)

$15,880 + $41,900

$57,780

2014

$3,380 (+1.2%)

$15,720 + $41,490

$57,210

2013

$3,341

$15,720 + $41,490

$57,210

Tax history for 8266 N Summit Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$7,226 (+7.0%)

$24,110 + $108,020

$132,130

2023

$6,755 (+3.1%)

$21,820 + $97,760

$119,580

2022

$6,551 (+4.5%)

$20,200 + $90,520

$110,720

2021

$6,268 (+54.8%)

$19,240 + $86,210

$105,450

2020

$4,050 (+1.8%)

$18,500 + $48,780

$67,280

2019

$3,978 (+4.4%)

$17,960 + $47,360

$65,320

2018

$3,809 (+2.3%)

$17,100 + $45,100

$62,200

2017

$3,725 (+3.3%)

$16,760 + $44,220

$60,980

2016

$3,604 (+0.5%)

$16,040 + $42,320

$58,360

2015

$3,587 (+6.1%)

$15,880 + $41,900

$57,780

2014

$3,380 (+1.2%)

$15,720 + $41,490

$57,210

2013

$3,341

$15,720 + $41,490

$57,210

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.6 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,111

Year built

1978

Style

Other

County

Effingham County

APN

1126014018

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1099
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,099
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Property Features
Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
Has View
Other Structures: Boat House, Outbuilding

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Water Body Name: Lake Sara
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 0.6
Lot Size Area: 0.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.6
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,725

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School District: Beecher City Dist. 20
Middle Or Junior School District: Beecher City Dist. 20
High School District: Beecher City Dist. 20

Location Information
Directions: From Mocassin Road turn South at Sims Products N 700th St... follow and turn left onto E 1500th Ave..... follow about 1 mile and turn left onto Town Hall Road...… Follow around tand turn right onto Summit Road.... Look for sign!
Subdivision Name: Town Hall Sub

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,111
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Effingham County
APN: 1126014018

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

Schools

Beecher City Grade School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.2mi

6/10

Beecher City Jr-Senior High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Home values near 8266 N Summit Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8180 N Summit Road, Effingham, IL 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 3435 Sq. Ft.	$695,052
8242 E Twin Oaks Drive, Effingham, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1460 Sq. Ft.	$677,859

Address	Redfin Estimate
8228 N Summit Road, Effingham, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 3114 Sq. Ft.	$643,117
8236 E Twin Oaks Drive, Effingham, IL 9 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 11798 Sq. Ft.	$1,887,010

Address	Redfin Estimate
8274 N Summit Road, Effingham, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$499,403
8050 E Twin Oaks Drive, Effingham, IL 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 1148 Sq. Ft.	$284,205

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