Effingham County property record for 712 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,206 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $38,500 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,760 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-16-027-035 |
| Primary APN | 03-16-027-035 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,206 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 712 E JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62401-3407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 24 SURVEYOR'S ADD A WETTSTEIN SUB 1888/19 |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEYOR'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1085 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 712 E JEFFERSON AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-3407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20056238 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2182 / 131 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002033254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Property Address | 712 E JEFFERSON AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-3407 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 3606/85 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3606/85 |
| Instrument | 202020004823 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK OF BEECHER CITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BEECHER CITY, IL 62414 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
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 | $5,760.00 (+14.13%) | $108,110 (+31.89%) Land $36,800 Building $71,310 | $324,330 (+31.89%) Land $110,400 Building $213,930 |
| 2022 | $5,047.00 Homeowner's exemption | $81,970 Land $27,900 Building $54,070 | $245,910 Land $83,700 Building $162,210 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · above 42% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 273 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 500 / 75 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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