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County Overview

Effingham County, IL

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Effingham County, IL real estate market currently shows 74 active listings, with 20 pending sales. Homes are averaging 72 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 72 days on market compared to 55 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 46.2% year-over-year, from $283,225 to $413,950.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 33,358  ·  Density: 48.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $75,508

Typical home value: $175,335  ·  Homeownership: 78.3%

Included Areas

Altamont: 62411

Dieterich: 62424

Effingham: 62401

Mason: 62443

Shumway: 62461

Teutopolis: 62467

Watson: 62473

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
74
⇩ 7.5% vs 80 last year
Pending
20
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$413,950
⇧ 46.2% vs $283,225 last year
Average Price
$462,611
⇧ 9.4% vs $422,837 last year
Days on Market
72
⇧ 30.9% vs 55 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$148
⇧ 14.7% vs $129/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,466 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.9%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.1%
⇩ 57.4% vs 0.3% last year
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %