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$301,724$286 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

308 S 5TH ST

EFFINGHAM, IL 62401
0
Baths
1,056 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$302K
$261K low$343K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,085 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$60,460 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,930
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,530
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,960
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$181,380

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyEffingham
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
South Side Grade School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 0.5 mi
M
Effingham Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Effingham High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Effingham Community Unit School District 40

Neighborhood · ZIP 62401These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.124

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,538
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.162 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,272
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,862
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

308 S 5th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in Effingham 62401
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Effingham 62401
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Effingham County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Effingham 62401

What homes are worth in Effingham 62401

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$131K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Effingham 62401.

How it measures up in Effingham 62401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Effingham 62401.

Estimated value$301,724
CheaperTypical $433,552Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$286
CheaperTypical $305Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 308 S 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEffingham 62401Effingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$301,72425% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28643% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²20% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac12% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than195020% of homes23% of homes

About 308 S 5th St

How much is 308 S 5th St, Effingham, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 308 S 5th St, Effingham, IL is $301,724 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $260,634 to $342,814. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 308 S 5th St, Effingham, IL last sell?

308 S 5th St, Effingham, IL last sold on Jan 9, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 308 S 5th St, Effingham, IL?

308 S 5th St, Effingham, IL has 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 308 S 5th St, Effingham, IL built?

308 S 5th St, Effingham, IL was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 308 S 5th St, Effingham, IL?

308 S 5th St, Effingham, IL is assigned to South Side Grade School (elementary); Effingham Junior High School (middle), rated B-; Effingham High School (high), rated A. All sit in Effingham Community Unit School District 40. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 308 S 5th St, Effingham, IL compare to other homes in Effingham 62401?

Among the 7,341 homes in Effingham 62401, it is worth more than 25% of them ($301,724 against a typical $433,552), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($286 against a typical $305), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1950 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Effingham County, it is worth more than 38% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 308 S 5th St, Effingham, IL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 308 S 5th St, Effingham, IL was $4,085. The county assessed it at $60,460.

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