Effingham County property record for 505 S Cherry St, Effingham, IL 62401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,326 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $56,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,409 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-16-038-028 |
| Primary APN | 03-16-038-028 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,326 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,006 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 505 S CHERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62401-1927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 WABASH SUB 2043/164 2030/114 |
| Legal Subdivision | WABASH SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 S CHERRY ST, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-1927 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200420403994 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Effingham County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham County |
| County Subdivision | Douglas Township |
| Municipality | Effingham City |
| Unified School District | Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,409.00 (-22.84%) | $52,860 (+31.92%) Land $17,880 Building $34,980 | $158,580 (+31.92%) Land $53,640 Building $104,940 |
| 2022 | $1,826.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $40,070 Land $13,550 Building $26,520 | $120,210 Land $40,650 Building $79,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EFFINGHAM serves 12,252 people · EPA ID IL0490250 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 394 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 500 / 75 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: AT&T, Wabash Communications, Wisper ISP.
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