715 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 Property Records

Effingham County property record for 715 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms	1 Beds
Bathrooms	1 Baths
Year Built	Built 1930
Square Footage	1,144 sqft Base Area
Lot Size	15,682 sqft (0.36 acres)
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Last Sale	$62,500 (2020)
Tax Bill	$2,977.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-16-031-055`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Beds
Full Baths	1 Baths
Building Area	1,144 sqft Base Area
1st Floor	1,144 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area	1,144 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement	1,144 sqft Unfinished
Stories	1 Stories

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Construction Type	Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof Material	Asphalt Roof
Lot Area	15,682 sqft (0.36 acres)
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Garage Area	768 sqft Garage

Location & Zoning

Street Address	715 E JEFFERSON AVE
City	EFFINGHAM
State	IL
Zip	62401-3408
Property Usage	Residential Property Usage
Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	CENTER 55FT N 1/2 BLK 32 SURVEYOR'S ADD A 3539/13 2893/341 2387/147 824/46
Legal Subdivision	SURVEYOR'S ADDITION
Legal Block	32
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM IL
Minor Civil Division	DOUGLAS
Census Blockgroup	2
Census Block	2028
Census Tract	950600

Owner

Source: Effingham County records · APN 03-16-031-055

Assessment roll updated September 9, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	715 E JEFFERSON AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-3408
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 03, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 03, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 26, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number	202020000955
Deed Book / Page	3539 / 13
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 14, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	2893/341
Record Refreshed	Jun 08, 2026

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	EFFINGHAM IL
Recording Date	Mar 03, 2020
Property Address	715 E JEFFERSON AVE, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-3408
Document Number	3539/13
Book / Page	3539 / 13
Instrument Date	Mar 02, 2020
Instrument	202020000955
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 05, 2021
Title Company	ATG

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded Values by County
Additional	Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	3539/15
Date	Mar 03, 2020
Book Page	3539/15
Instrument	2000000956

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK LOUISVILLE
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Effingham County records · Assessment roll updated September 9, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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	$2,977.00 (+6.51%)	$50,080 (+19.92%) Land $11,170 Building $38,910	$150,240 (+19.92%) Land $33,510 Building $116,730
2022	$2,795.00 Homeowner's exemption	$41,760 Land $9,310 Building $32,450	$125,280 Land $27,930 Building $97,350

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X
Flood Hazard	Minimal
500-Year Floodplain	No
Special Flood Hazard Area	No

Wildfire

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.