OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2025 for $1.1M

$1,177,640

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,597/mo

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3,363

sq ft

9856 Park Rd, Effingham, IL 62401

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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!

Single-familyProperty Type

1996Year Built

0.47 acresLot Size

$350Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Alex Steppe • RE/MAX Key Advantage

Bought with Jeffrey Speer • RE/MAX Key Advantage

Bought with Alexis Speer • RE/MAX Key Advantage

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•Source:CIBR #6247843

Redfin Estimate

$1,177,640

$28K since sold in May 2025$37K since August

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This home's estimate is 178.8% higher than the average sale price ($422K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$435,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,440 sq ft
1000 Northwood Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$699,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,800 sq ft
11177 E Lincolnshire Ln, Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD JAN 14, 2026
$75,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,136 sq ft
15095 N Nees Ln, Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD MAR 19, 2026
$560,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,797 sq ft
11154 E Ravenwood Ct, Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$245,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,268 sq ft
15115 N Nazarene Rd, Effingham, IL 62401
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$520,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,955 sq ft
506 Park Hills Dr, Effingham, IL 62401

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$2,706/mo

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Market trends in 62401, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.8%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$240K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 9 HRS AGO
$1,899,900
4 beds4.5 baths4,652 sq ft
15052 16th Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$419,900
3 beds2.5 baths2,060 sq ft
11179 E Lake Edward Ln, Effingham, IL 62401
$189,000
4 beds1 bath1,428 sq ft
800 Main St, Effingham, IL 62401
$229,900
3 beds2.5 baths3,130 sq ft
1011 E Grove Pl, Effingham, IL 62401
$179,900
3 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft
212 W Douglas Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
$475,000
5 beds2 baths1,392 sq ft
14806 N South Shore Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
$240,000
4 beds2 baths2,387 sq ft
805 N Ealy St, Effingham, IL 62401
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Sale history for 9856 Park Rd

Date

Event

Price

CIBR #6247843

May 23, 2025

Sold

$1,150,000

$342/sq ft

Apr 19, 2025

Pending

—

Mar 29, 2025

Contingent

—

Mar 27, 2025

Price Changed

$1,299,000

$386/sq ft

Jan 13, 2025

Price Changed

$1,350,000

$401/sq ft

Nov 25, 2024

Listed

$1,400,000

$416/sq ft

CIBR #6205691

Nov 2, 2020

Sold

$635,000

$189/sq ft

Aug 29, 2020

Listed

$650,000

$193/sq ft

+43

One of the BEST @ Lake Sara w/ DEEP WATER & BIG WATER VIEWS! Sportsmans Cove! Beautiful boathouse with sundeck, covered deck, swim deck, boat hoist, even a waterside fire pit & garden w/ brick paver walkways and stone walls. 4/5 BR/3.5 BA house. YOU WILL LOVE THIS GORGEOUS KITCHEN w beautiful cabinetry, LVP flooring, quartz counters, island + bar, great lake views & direct access to the HUGE DECK. Perfect for all your fun gatherings!!! OPEN living and dining areas w/ tall ceilings. Family Room w/ fireplace & BIG windows & great lake views. Main level laundry. Heated 3 car garage. Upstairs features Owners suite w/ lots of lakeviews, tall ceilings, private deck, mstr bath and walk-in closet. Upstairs includes 2nd BR, Bath, Office, and loft used as a 5th BR now. Finished FULL WALKOUT bsmnt has a HUGE Rec area, 2 more BRs, BA, FULL LENGTH WINDOWS & direct access to the GORGEOUS POOL AREA!!! Roof '18; HVAC '19; Pool Liner '15; Hot Water Heater '14; KIT '15; Shed

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$9,481 (+10.4%)

$23,300 + $159,780

$183,080

2023

$8,590 (+6.2%)

$21,090 + $144,600

$165,690

2022

$8,091 (+4.4%)

$19,530 + $133,890

$153,420

2021

$7,747 (+7.7%)

$18,600 + $127,510

$146,110

2020

$7,191 (+3.3%)

$17,880 + $122,610

$140,490

2019

$6,961 (+4.5%)

$17,360 + $119,040

$136,400

2018

$6,659 (+1.5%)

$16,530 + $113,370

$129,900

2017

$6,559 (+3.9%)

$16,210 + $111,150

$127,360

2016

$6,315 (+0.8%)

$15,510 + $106,360

$121,870

2015

$6,265 (−1.7%)

$15,360 + $105,310

$120,670

2014

$6,374 (+2.3%)

$15,210 + $104,270

$119,480

2013

$6,232

$15,210 + $104,270

$119,480

Tax history for 9856 Park Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$9,481 (+10.4%)

$23,300 + $159,780

$183,080

2023

$8,590 (+6.2%)

$21,090 + $144,600

$165,690

2022

$8,091 (+4.4%)

$19,530 + $133,890

$153,420

2021

$7,747 (+7.7%)

$18,600 + $127,510

$146,110

2020

$7,191 (+3.3%)

$17,880 + $122,610

$140,490

2019

$6,961 (+4.5%)

$17,360 + $119,040

$136,400

2018

$6,659 (+1.5%)

$16,530 + $113,370

$129,900

2017

$6,559 (+3.9%)

$16,210 + $111,150

$127,360

2016

$6,315 (+0.8%)

$15,510 + $106,360

$121,870

2015

$6,265 (−1.7%)

$15,360 + $105,310

$120,670

2014

$6,374 (+2.3%)

$15,210 + $104,270

$119,480

2013

$6,232

$15,210 + $104,270

$119,480

*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

0.47 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,302

Year built

1996

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Effingham County

APN

1107221006

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

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

Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Walk-Out Access, Full

Exterior

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

Pool Information
Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, Above Ground

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 3363
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,060
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,303
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding

Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
Has View

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

Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Water Body Name: Lake Sara
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size : 0.47
Lot Size Area: 0.47
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.47
Zoning: RES

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,590

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School District: Effingham Dist. 40
Middle Or Junior School District: Effingham Dist. 40
High School District: Effingham Dist. 40

Location Information
Subdivision Name: Lakeshore Estates Sub

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,302
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: Effingham County
APN: 1107221006

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors

Around this home

Schools

South Side Grade School

Public 1-2 • Assigned • 4.1mi

Effingham Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

6/10

Effingham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

8/10

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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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% 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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Effingham, IL • 62401

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Address	Redfin Estimate
9804 East Lake Point Cir, Effingham, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3528 Sq. Ft.	$923,217
9814 East Lake Point Cir, Effingham, IL 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 2419 Sq. Ft.	$778,860

Address	Redfin Estimate
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9824 East Lake Point Cir, Effingham, IL 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 1483 Sq. Ft.	$705,784

Address	Redfin Estimate
9834 East Lake Point Cir, Effingham, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3114 Sq. Ft.	$855,529
14726 North Court Five, Effingham, IL 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 1423 Sq. Ft.	$328,145

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