509 South Street
Effingham, IL 62401
Sherree Oliver
Shelby Realty Services
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Square Feet
- 952
- Lot Size
- 0.23 acres
- Year Built
- 1940
- Garage
- 2 car
- Stories
- 1
- Type
- Single Family Home
- MLS #
- 6258061
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About This Property
509 South Street is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 952 sq ft home on 0.23 acres in Effingham, IL, listed at $235,500 by Shelby Realty Services.
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Location
509 South Street, Effingham, IL 62401
This parcel in gold, the neighbours in white (hover to name one, click to open it) · PIN 03-16-035-054. Parcel lines are approximate, for reference only — not a survey, and not a guarantee of boundary location or acreage.
About This Location
- School district
- Effingham Community Unit School District 40
- Parcel number
- 03-16-035-054
Grades PK-12
Reference-layer screening only — school district, zoning, TIF, and district boundaries are as-published by the county/state and are not a legal determination; confirm with the district/county authority.
Sources: Illinois State Board of Education / UIUC IECAM (2023)
Schools
Served by Effingham CUSD 40 (P-12)
District websiteCentral Grade School
Grades 2 - 5- Enrollment
- 541
- Student attendance rate
- 95.4%
- Chronic absenteeism
- 8.5%
- ELA growth percentile
- 45th
Early Learning Center
Grades KNot designated — ESSA summative designations are assigned to schools with assessed grades; districts and PK/K-only buildings do not receive one.
- Enrollment
- 173
- Student attendance rate
- 94.1%
- Chronic absenteeism
- 16.8%
Effingham High School
Grades 9 - 12- Enrollment
- 672
- Student attendance rate
- 94.1%
- Chronic absenteeism
- 17.1%
- 4-year graduation rate
- 88.8%
- 9th grade on track
- 85.5%
Effingham Junior High School
Grades 6 - 8- Enrollment
- 445
- Student attendance rate
- 93.7%
- Chronic absenteeism
- 16.8%
- ELA growth percentile
- 40th
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
Grades PKNot designated — ESSA summative designations are assigned to schools with assessed grades; districts and PK/K-only buildings do not receive one.
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student attendance rate
- Not published
South Side Grade School
Grades 1 - 2- Enrollment
- 245
- Student attendance rate
- 95.4%
- Chronic absenteeism
- 9.6%
Illinois ESSA summative designation, best to lowest: Exemplary, Commendable, Targeted, Comprehensive, Intensive.
District boundary, not an attendance-zone lookup. Illinois' downstate districts are unit (PK-12) districts where the district boundary is effectively the attendance area, but within-district school assignment, boundary changes, and enrollment eligibility are set by the district — confirm with them directly.
Published by ISBE 'AS IS' without warranty of any kind. Report Card figures are self-reported by districts and are a point-in-time state publication, not a verified measure of any individual student's experience. Confirm enrollment eligibility and current school assignment with the district directly.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education — Illinois Report Card (illinoisreportcard.com) and Directory of Educational Entities.
Questions About This Property
About the property
How much is 509 South Street in Effingham, IL?
- 509 South Street in Effingham, IL is listed at $235,500 by Shelby Realty Services (MLS #6258061). That is about $247 per square foot.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 509 South Street have?
- 509 South Street in Effingham, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 952 square feet, 1 storey, built in 1940, on 0.23 acres.
Does 509 South Street have a garage?
- Yes — 509 South Street in Effingham, IL has a 2-car garage, and the house is 1 storey. The full feature list from the MLS listing is on this page.
How old is 509 South Street?
- 509 South Street was built in 1940, so it is about 86 years old according to the listing.
How much land comes with 509 South Street?
- The lot is 0.23 acres according to the listing.
When was 509 South Street listed for sale?
- 509 South Street came on the market on April 14, 2026, listed by Sherree Oliver of Shelby Realty Services.
The location and the community
What school district serves 509 South Street?
- 509 South Street in Effingham, IL sits inside the Effingham Community Unit School District 40 (Grades PK-12) boundary, matched to parcel 03-16-035-054 rather than to the mailing address. District boundaries and school assignment should be confirmed with the district before you rely on them.
Which schools serve 509 South Street?
- The district's schools are Central Grade School (2 - 5), Early Learning Center (K), Effingham High School (9 - 12), Effingham Junior High School (6 - 8), Effingham Unit 40 Preschool (PK) and South Side Grade School (1 - 2). That is the district boundary, not an attendance-zone lookup — confirm the assignment with the district.
The market
What do homes sell for in Effingham?
- 540 homes sold in Effingham in the last 24 months, at a median of $225,000 — recorded county transfers, not asking prices. The Effingham market page has the detail.
Buying it
Who is the listing agent for 509 South Street?
- Sherree Oliver of Shelby Realty Services, (217) 663-8354. Sherree has been to the property and answers questions about it directly.
Is 509 South Street still for sale?
- No — 509 South Street in Effingham, IL has come off the market. It may have expired, been withdrawn, or been relisted elsewhere; we know it left the MLS feed, not why. This page is kept for reference. Call Shelby Realty Services on (855) 215-3400 to ask what else is available in and around Effingham.
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