Move right into this quaint and charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located right in the heart of Effingham! Step inside and you’ll find beautiful hardwood floors, fresh paint , and an inviting layout featuring a spacious living room, dining room, and bright sun porch —perfect for enjoying your morning coffee! The kitchen appliances stay , making your move even easier, and the downstairs offers plenty of potential for additional living or recreational space. Outside, enjoy a fenced-in yard, a garage with electric , and a convenient carport . Recent updates include HVAC in 2019 and a new water heater in 2023 . The roof is approximately midway through its expected lifespan. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or searching for an investment opportunity, this charming Effingham home could be the perfect fit! Great location + charming features + move-in ready = a home you won’t want to miss!
Property Details
Price:
$129,000
MLS #:
6260275
Status:
ActiveUnderContract
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
Loys Sub
Listed Date:
Aug 12, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
1,824
Lot Size:
7,405 sqft / 0.17 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1930
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Schools
School District:
Effingham Dist. 40
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
912
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Below Grade Unfinished Area
912
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Interior Features
Main Level Primary
Levels
One
Exterior
Architectural Style
Other
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Carport, Detached, Garage
Roof
Shingle
Stories
1
Financial
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$1,700
Map
Community
- Address601 S 2nd Street Effingham IL
- SubdivisionLoys Sub
- CityEffingham
- CountyEffingham
- Zip Code62401
Subdivisions in Effingham
- A Macgraphics Sub
- B T Pettys Sub
- Beach Combers Sub
- Beckmans Sub
- Ben Pike Sub
- Bliss Park Add
- Bloomfield Hills Sub
- Boos & Grunloh #1 Sub
- Boos & Grunloh Sub #2
- Cedar Park Add
- Circuit Sub
- Collins Sub
- County Clerk Add
- Eda A Austin Sub
- Ernest Koester Sub
- Finley Country Estates
- Flowers Sub
- Goeckner Sub
- Hickory Hills Sub
- Homewood Park
- Homewood Park Add
- Kelly & Cameron Sub
- Kralmans Sub
- Lake Edward Estate
- Lakeshore Estate
- M C Mccallen Sub
- Meadowbrook Estates Sub
- Mv Parks Add
- North Briarwood Sub
- Northmore Heights
- Northmore Heights Add
- Northwood Estates Sub
- Park Hills Sub Add
- Park Rdg Sub 121-B
- Park Ridge
- Passalacqua Sub
- Prairie Ace Estates
- Prairie Ace Estates Sub Sixth Add
- Prairie Ace Ests Sub
- Prairie View Estates
- Railroad Add
- Ralph Althoff Sub
- Ralph C Bogan Sub
- Reg Sub
- Richmond Hills Sub
- Robes Add
- Rollin Hills Sub
- Schafer Place Sub
- Schoenhoff Sub
- Seven Oaks Sub
- Shenandoah Sub
- Spring Garden Sub
- Stanley Acres Sub
- Stoneridge Sub
- Surveyors Add
- The Knolls Sub
- Village Square Mall Shopping Center Add
- Villas On the Hills
- Villas/Hill Condo
- Wenthe Sub
- Western Add
- Wittenberg Sub
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Effingham as of Aug 26, 2026
64
Single Family Listed
72
Avg DOM
$412,217
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Loys Sub subdivision, 601 S 2nd Street Effingham IL is a Single Family for sale in Effingham, IL, 62401. It is listed for $129,000 and features 2 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1930. The average listing price for Single Family in Effingham is $412,217. To schedule a showing of MLS#6260275 at 601 S 2nd Street in Effingham, IL, contact your Phil Dressen Realtors agent at (217) 254-9223.
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