Lake Sara Waterfront Property on very private 1.6ac lot!!! This quality built 5-6BR/3.5BA Home w/single slip boathouse with a lift and a large 16’x37’ top deck in a very private no wake area!!! Beautiful setting includes a BIG detached garage w/ a finished loft/attic for additional storage...in addition to the attached 2.5 heated garage. The home is large enough for multiple families... or hosting all your guests w 5-6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Main level features hardwood floors thru out, a big kitchen/family area updated in 2024 and a formal dining and office area. The kitchen features an island, stainless appliances, big dining area, and easy access to the 16’x17’ screened in back porch overlooking the beautiful backyard!!! 2nd level features the master suite with walk-in closet, and 2 more bedrooms w a guest bath. 3rd level has 2 additional bedrooms and storage. The finished walkout basement has a 6th bedroom, a big rec room, full bath and lots of storage areas. The single slip boathouse has an electric hoist & covered porch area.
For sale by owner
$850,000
15460 N East Rd, Effingham, IL 62401
7beds
3,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family
Built in 2000
1.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Office areaBig dining areaStainless appliances
What the owner loves about this home
One of closest Lake Sara neighborhoods to Effingham, also a great area for walking with a mile circle eight loop. Home is very private...connected to the lake but backs into a farm. This is a home for adventure with woods, lake, a good sleading hill, area for golf, open spaces to play and you can see the firework from the dock.
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Listed by:
Property Owner (217) 246-3970
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 1.6 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1107015028
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Crawl/Raised
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Effingham
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $424,020
- Annual tax amount: $6,978
- Date on market: 3/30/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,216/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000$236/sqft |
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| 1/25/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000+34.9%$236/sqft |
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| 7/14/2023 | Sold | $630,000-6.7%$175/sqft |
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| 5/25/2023 | Pending sale | $675,000$188/sqft |
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| 5/5/2023 | Contingent | $675,000$188/sqft |
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| 5/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $675,000+0.7%$188/sqft |
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| 8/27/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/27/2022 | Pending sale | $670,000$186/sqft |
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| 6/27/2022 | Contingent | $670,000$186/sqft |
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| 6/1/2022 | Price change | $670,000-3.6%$186/sqft |
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| 5/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $695,000+65.5%$193/sqft |
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| 11/20/2020 | Sold | $420,000-8.1%$117/sqft |
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| 10/12/2020 | Pending sale | $457,000$127/sqft |
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| 10/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $457,000+14.2%$127/sqft |
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| 8/18/2018 | Sold | $400,000-4.7%$111/sqft |
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| 7/17/2018 | Pending sale | $419,900$117/sqft |
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| 7/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $419,900$117/sqft |
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| 11/30/2017 | Listing removed | $419,900$117/sqft |
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| 10/26/2017 | Price change | $419,900-1.2%$117/sqft |
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| 10/5/2017 | Price change | $424,900-1.2%$118/sqft |
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| 8/18/2017 | Price change | $429,900-1.2%$119/sqft |
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| 3/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $435,000$121/sqft |
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| 11/19/2016 | Listing removed | $435,000$121/sqft |
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| 5/20/2016 | Listed for sale | $435,000$121/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,978 +3.2% | $141,340 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $6,762 +4.1% | $127,910 +8% |
| 2022 | $6,496 +4.2% | $118,440 +5% |
| 2021 | $6,237 +15.2% | $112,800 +4% |
| 2020 | $5,412 +3.4% | $108,460 +3% |
| 2019 | $5,235 +1.2% | $105,300 +5% |
| 2018 | $5,175 -0.6% | $100,280 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,204 | $98,310 +4.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $94,080 +1% |
| 2015 | -- | $93,150 +1% |
| 2014 | -- | $92,220 |
| 2013 | -- | $92,220 |
| 2012 | -- | $92,220 +1% |
| 2010 | -- | $91,310 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$5,121/mo
Principal & interest
$4051
Property taxes
$1070
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NASouth Side Grade SchoolGrades: 1-3Distance: 4.7 mi
- 4/10Effingham Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-9Distance: 4.1 mi
- 8/10Effingham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Effingham Dist. 40
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- Illinois
- Effingham County
- Effingham
- 62401
- 15460 N East Rd



