Effingham County property record for 908 S 5th St, Effingham, IL 62401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,548 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-16-049-066 |
| Primary APN | 03-16-049-066 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Area | 192 sqft |
| Street Address | 908 S 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | EFFINGHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62401-2661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 N 1/2 BLK 7 BLISS PARK ADD 24002669 2900/310 2491/241 2412/341 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLISS PARK ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | EFFINGHAM IL |
| Township / Civil Division | DOUGLAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
Source: Effingham County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 908 S 5TH ST, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401-2661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242669 |
| 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 | $1,548.00 (-6.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $33,440 (+1%) Land $13,080 Building $20,360 | $100,320 (+1%) Land $39,240 Building $61,080 |
| 2024 | $1,648.00 (+30.9%) | $30,400 (+19.87%) Land $11,890 Building $18,510 | $91,200 (+19.87%) Land $35,670 Building $55,530 |
| 2022 | $1,259.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,360 Land $9,920 Building $15,440 | $76,080 Land $29,760 Building $46,320 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 444 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Fidium Fiber DSL | 250 / 40 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Wisper ISP.
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