FANTASTIC LOCATION for this Full Brick ranch nestled into the woods on the MAIN BODY OF LAKE SARA!!! BIG WATER views and depth. This is a RARE opportunity for a location like this. The waters edge features a dual slip boathouse, about 180' of steel shore wall, concrete walks, concrete retaining walls & a nice sandy beach area. Both boat slips have electric hoists. One extra deep slip for larger boat and one standard slip. There is an easy walk from the house to the concrete boathouse top that will host all your fun times w/ family & friends & MAGNIFICENT VIEWS!!! The house features 3Br/2.5Ba, a BIG family Rm in the finished bsmnt. Open Kitchen/Dining and Living area w/ LOTS OF WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE LAKE! BIG stamped concrete drive & parking area to the oversized attached garage. PLUS a handy detached 2 car garage for all your STUFF. THIS IS THE BIG WATER LOCATOIN OF YOUR DREAMS!!!
The following items stay: Washer & Dryer, Kitchen Appliances, Pool Table, TV, & Bunk Beds.
Sold for $715,000 on 10/23/25
$715,000
14915 N 8th Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
3beds
2,525sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.52 Acres Lot
$717,400 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$2,254 Estimated rent
Home value
$717,400
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,254/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 23, 2025 at 12:51pm
Listed by:
Terry Youngblood 217-347-0404,
RE/MAX Key Advantage
Bought with:
Terry Youngblood, 471001708
RE/MAX Key Advantage
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6241665
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16.2 x 12.2
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15.4 x 9
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 10
Family room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 23 x 23
Other
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 8 x 5
Half bath
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 7.9 x 5
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14.9 x 11.5
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 7.9 x 5
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 27.3 x 18
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,525
- Total interior livable area: 2,525 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,394
- Finished area below ground: 1,131
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Dock, Workshop
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Privileges
- Body of water: Lake Sara
- Frontage type: Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1126011018
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Effingham
- Subdivision: Blue Point Sub
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Sold | $715,000-7.7%$283/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6241665 | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Pending sale | $774,999$307/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6241665 | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listing removed | $774,999$307/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6241665 | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Contingent | $774,999$307/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6241665 | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Price change | $774,999-3%$307/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6241665 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,258 +11.1% | $127,880 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $5,633 +6.6% | $115,730 +8% |
| 2022 | $5,284 +5% | $107,160 +5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NASouth Side Grade SchoolGrades: 1-3Distance: 4.9 mi
- 4/10Effingham Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-9Distance: 4.2 mi
- 8/10Effingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Effingham Dist. 40
Source: CIBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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