Effingham County property record for 709 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,816 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,825 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-16-031-053 |
| Primary APN | 03-16-031-053 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,816 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 709 E JEFFERSON AVE |
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| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62401-3408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 LOT 1 BLK 33 SURVEYOR'S ADD A 3807/218 3381/151 1414/268 828/336 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEYOR'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Effingham County records · APN 03-16-031-053
Assessment roll updated September 9, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17055 N DEER CREEK DR, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-5323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2022 | Land Contract, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| May 04, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 3381/151 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
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| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 709 E JEFFERSON AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-3408 |
| Document Number | 003807/218 |
| Book / Page | 3807 / 218 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 350 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202222003559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 17055 N DEER CREEK DR, 17055, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-5323 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 E JEFFERSON AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-3408 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Recording Date | May 04, 2018 |
| Property Address | 709 E JEFFERSON AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-3408 |
| Document Number | 3381/151 |
| Book / Page | 3381 / 151 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201801801660 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 E JEFFERSON AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-3408 |
| Document Number | 201801801661 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 04, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201801801661 |
| Name | WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.16% |
Source: Effingham County records · Assessment roll updated September 9, 2025 · Last verified April 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,825.00 (+24.23%) | $77,430 (+19.9%) Land $16,680 Building $60,750 | $232,290 (+19.9%) Land $50,040 Building $182,250 |
| 2022 | $3,884.00 | $64,580 Land $13,910 Building $50,670 | $193,740 Land $41,730 Building $152,010 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Effingham County (17049C), updated January 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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