Courtesy: Circle One Realty
630-528-2300
Private, yet conveniently located-just 3 miles from Effingham and 1/4 mile from the newly renovated Lake Sara Marina. Spacious 36' x 65' ranch-style home with 2-car garage with new door & opener in 2024, finished walls & ceiling, offering 3,294 total square feet at just $227 per square feet. 3-bedroom, 3-bath home featuring carpet free flooring and an ideal layout for entertaining. Finished basement with potential private mother-in-law suite or private living quarters. Updated full kitchen suite of KitchenAid stainless steel appliances purchased in 2022 Laundry area featuring a Whirlpool front-load washer & dryer set. Spacious basement family & entertainment area with 12' x 8' wet bar, perfect for gatherings with seating for 8. Home sets on level, square 3-accre lot featuring a 40' wide wooded buffer along the back of the property for added privacy. New asphalt driveway extends from the road to the pole barn, with a spacious parking area in between backside of home and front side of pole barn. Resort style backyard featuring an 18' x 36' in-ground pool with 4'-8' depths, conveniently located off the walkout basement French doors. Enjoy beautifully established perennial landscaping with plants & bushes that return year after year, all enclosed by a custom stained wood fence. 30' x 14' stained wood deck with steps leading down to the pool area. 1-acre fenced pasture with high-tensile wire fencing, ideal for livestock or hobby farming. 1/3-acre, 36-year-old fully stocked pond featuring a fountain with multicolored lights enclosed by high-tensile wire fencing. 12' x 10' garden shed offering ample storage for lawn equipment & outdoor essentials. 65' x 48' pole barn offering versatile space for storage, hobbies and entertaining. Features four 8' x 9' garage doors each with their own openers plus a 10' x 10' door perfect for boat or RV storage. Includes a 47' x 15' heated party/game room with half bath, 16' x 24' heated workshop/storage area, with the remaining space being wide open and 12' ceilings throughout.
Courtesy: Baird & Warner
312-242-1000
Wake each morning to the peaceful setting of this custom lakefront home on the shores of Lake Sara, with water views and surrounding natural landscape. Enjoy mornings on the covered deck overlooking the lake. Inside, the home offers 22-foot vaulted ceilings with custom exposed cedar beams, Andersen windows and doors, and abundant natural light throughout. The main living area connects to a well-designed kitchen featuring quartzite countertops, a large island, premium appliances, and space for gathering and entertaining. The primary suite is a spa-like retreat, featuring custom walnut cabinetry, a double vanity, soaking tub, and large windows that bring in natural light and views of the surrounding landscape. Bedrooms are generously sized; two upstairs rooms feature exposed beams. The finished walkout lower level includes additional bedrooms, a full bath, family room, game room, and storage. It opens to a covered porch with a gas fireplace. Outdoor living is a standout feature, with a covered 32-foot upper deck and an expansive waterside concrete patio lined with seating areas. The private dock, waterside patio and covered boat slip provide easy access to boating, fishing, and time on the lake. The property sits on over half an acre and includes upgraded mechanical systems, a three-car oversized attached garage, an extended driveway, a fenced dog run, and space for a future in-ground pool.
Courtesy: WILEY REALTY GROUP
618-508-4848
Price Reduced! Priced below recent appraised value, offering a strong opportunity for buyers seeking immediate value. Offering over 3,000 square feet, this expansive Lake Sara home is truly something special. Located on one of the best fishing spots on the lake, this property sits over spring-fed water, meaning it consistently maintains 6-8 feet of depth even during low-water or dry summer months-a rare and valuable feature on the lake. The home features a fully finished basement, five bedrooms, and two bathrooms, providing ample space for family, guests, or entertaining. The sizable kitchen, centered around an island with cabinetry, flows seamlessly into the formal dining room, where two large sliding glass doors open to a deck overlooking the water-perfect for enjoying sunsets, meals, and lake life views. Recent updates include the boat dock and seawall, adding peace of mind and functionality. New flooring in parts have also been updated. Throughout the home, it's evident this property has been well cared for and thoughtfully maintained over the years, something you can immediately see in both the condition and layout. Location is everything. You can't recreate this setting-you can only buy the land beneath it when it becomes available. Opportunities like this on Lake Sara don't come around often.
Courtesy: MISB317
Long Concrete Dr! Approx 200 ft of Waterfront almost an acre Lot! WATERFRONT!!! Vinyl Siding! 2 Car Attached Garage! Appliance Stay! Nice Covered LARGE PORCH overlooking Waterfront! OPEN FLOOR PLAN! Pro-Landscaping! Shed!
Courtesy: MISB317
WATERFRONT A FRAME ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE SARA EFFINGHAM ILLINOIS! MAIN LEVEL INCLUDES LIVING, KITCHEN AND DINING, MASTR BEDROOM, BATH AND UTILITY ROOM! LOT HAS ROOM FOR A COUPLE MORE BEDS! NICE FRONT PORCH! NEW KITCHEN! 2 CAR DET GARAGE! SHED! COVERED BOAT DOCK W 2 SLIPS and BoatHOUSE! MASSIVE BACK DECK OVERLOOKING WATERFRONT!
Courtesy: MISB317
SECLUDED PARADISE! IN-GROUND POOL! POLE BLG W STALLS! GAZEBO! BRICK 4 PLUS BEDROOM, 3.5 BATH, 3-CAR GARAGE HOME WITH FULL FINISHED WALK-OUT FINISHED BASEMENT! 2 FIREPLACES (ONE DOUBLE-SIDED IN MAIN LEVEL AND ADDITION IN FAMILY ROOM IN BASEMENT)! MAIN LEVEL MASTR BEDRM AND BATH AND MAIN LEVEL LAUNDRY! LOTS OF TALL WINDOWS TO ENJOY THE VIEW OF THE POOL AND BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS! CHERRY WOOD THROUGHOUT! BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM KITCHEN! BONUS ROOM! LARGE STORAGE ROOM! 2 DENS! PRIVE LONG ASPHALT LANE TO THIS BREATHRAKING PROPERTY! PROFFESIONAL LANDSCAPING! WOODS AND OPEN AREAS! UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC PET FENCE!......AND MUCH MUCH MORE!! Buying Options...5.68 Acres with home,Pool, Outbuilding.. 829,900 All 24.67 acres with home...1,049,000
Effingham is located in Illinois. Effingham, Illinois has a population of 12,218. Effingham is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 26.8% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.12%.
The median household income in Effingham, Illinois is $56,242. The median household income for the surrounding county is $65,590 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Effingham is 37 years.
The average high temperature in July is 87.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 19.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 42.4 inches per year, with 15.7 inches of snow per year.
