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$280,485$228 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $465,000 on Aug 15, 2024

908 S 5TH ST

EFFINGHAM, IL 62401
1
Beds
2
Baths
1,232 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$280K
$227K low$334K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$465,000 · Aug 15, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,548 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$33,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,080
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$100,320

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.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.2 mi
M
Effingham Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Effingham High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

908 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 78% of homes in Effingham 62401
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Effingham 62401
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Effingham 62401
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Effingham County
  • Older than 92% 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.

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$134K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 22% 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$280,485
CheaperTypical $418,929Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $294Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 908 S 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEffingham 62401Effingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$280,48522% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22826% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²34% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac15% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than19288% of homes11% of homes

About 908 S 5th St

How much is 908 S 5th St, Effingham, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 908 S 5th St, Effingham, IL is $280,485 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $226,990 to $333,980. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 908 S 5th St, Effingham, IL last sell?

908 S 5th St, Effingham, IL last sold on Aug 15, 2024 for $465,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 908 S 5th St, Effingham, IL?

908 S 5th St, Effingham, IL has 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 908 S 5th St, Effingham, IL built?

908 S 5th St, Effingham, IL was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 908 S 5th St, Effingham, IL?

908 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 908 S 5th St, Effingham, IL compare to other homes in Effingham 62401?

Among the 7,354 homes in Effingham 62401, it is worth more than 22% of them ($280,485 against a typical $418,929), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($228 against a typical $294), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.43 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1928 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Effingham County, it is worth more than 34% 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 908 S 5th St, Effingham, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 908 S 5th St, Effingham, IL was $1,548. The county assessed it at $33,440.

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