Last Sold Price
5 beds3,363 sqft$342/sqft
9856 Park Rd, Effingham, IL 62401

Description

Your dream home is finally here! Come check out this beautiful lake house on Lake Sara, with big water views! The finishes in this home will take your breath away. Outside, you will find a 180 degree view of Lake Sara, new Trex deck with glass railings, a heated swimming pool, a boathouse with a sun deck, boat slip and plenty of storage. Venture inside to find new white oak hardwood running throughout the home. The main floor offers 2 fireplaces, laundry room, plenty of natural lighting and high-end...Your dream home is finally here! Come check out this beautiful lake house on Lake Sara, with big water views! The finishes in this home will take your breath away. Outside, you will find a 180 degree view of Lake Sara, new Trex deck with glass railings, a heated swimming pool, a boathouse with a sun deck, boat slip and plenty of storage. Venture inside to find new white oak hardwood running throughout the home. The main floor offers 2 fireplaces, laundry room, plenty of natural lighting and high-end light fixtures. Upstairs, you will find a loft, two bedrooms and a full bath that has been completely remodeled, featuring a Carrara marble tiled shower. Venture to the master bedroom that has stunning lake views and a private deck. The master bathroom has a soaker tub, tiled walk in shower, heated floors, and Kohler fixtures. The walk-out basement features two bedrooms and a full bath. The views on this property are simply incredible and the location of this property is hard to beat! Call today for a private showing!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/23/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Alex Steppe • RE/MAX Key Advantage
    P: (217) 663-8106 C: (217) 663-8106 asteppe14@gmail.com

Property Details for 9856 Park Road

Status
MLS #
6247843
Days on Market
124
Taxes
$8,590 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1996
Lot Size
0.47 AC / 20,473 SF
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Subdivision Name
Lakeshore Estates Sub
View
Lake
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Lake Privileges
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
RES

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$633,500

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

92.5%

[Effingham, IL]

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Location

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Building Information for 9856 Park Road

Stories2Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,473 SF

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Property Information for 9856 Park Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 39.12892
  • Longitude: -88.616503
  • Township: Douglas
  • Water Body Name: Lake Sara
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 1107221006
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,590.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Effingham Dist. 40
  • High School District: Effingham Dist. 40
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Effingham Dist. 40
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Size Area: 0.47
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20473.0
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2060.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1303.0
  • Building Area Total: 3363.0
  • Living Area: 3363.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, Above Ground
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Total Rooms: 9

Property History for 9856 Park Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247843

$1,150,000
Apr 19, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247843

Mar 29, 2025

Contingent

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247843

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247843

$1,150,000
04/19/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247843

03/29/2025

Contingent

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6247843

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 9856 Park Road

This home is within Effingham Community Unit School District 40.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 2
Public - 2 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
South Side Grade School
Public1 to 2

Central Grade School
Public2 to 5

Effingham Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Effingham High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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