$625,000

15981 HILLCREST Drive, Effingham, IL 62401

  • 5 beds |
  • 2 baths |
  • 3,070 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1968
  • Property Lot Size Icon0.39acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $204/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 3 months ago

Property Description

Offering over 3,000 square feet, this expansive Lake Sara home is truly something special. Located on one of the best fishing spots on the lake, this property sits over spring-fed water, meaning it consistently maintains 6-8 feet of depth even during low-water or dry summer months-a rare and valuable feature on the lake. The home features a fully finished basement, five bedrooms, and two bathrooms, providing ample space for family, guests, or entertaining. The sizable kitchen, centered around an island with cabinetry, flows seamlessly into the formal dining room, where two large sliding glass doors open to a deck overlooking the water-perfect for enjoying sunsets, meals, and lake life views. Recent updates include the boat dock and seawall, adding peace of mind and functionality. New flooring in parts have also been updated. Throughout the home, it's evident this property has been well cared for and thoughtfully maintained over the years, something you can immediately see in both the condition and layout. Location is everything. You can't recreate this setting-you can only buy the land beneath it when it becomes available. Opportunities like this on Lake Sara don't come around often.

Listing Status:
Active
Data Last Updated:
April 4, 2026 at 7:18AM
Listing Office:
WILEY REALTY GROUP : 618-508-4848
Listing Agent:
Colton Durre : 618-676-5319
MLS ID:
EB460787
  • Appliances: DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
  • Dining: Separate
  • Basement: Egress WindowFull
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0
  • Disability Feature: None
  • Other Structures: OutbuildingBoat Dock
  • Parking: Parking LotParking spaces: 0
  • General: 2 StoriesConcrete Perimeter
  • Originating MLS: mred
  • County: Effingham
  • Zoning: 1126026001
  • Utilities: 200+ Amp Service
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: mred
  • Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Colton Durre , WILEY REALTY GROUP

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Location

Schools Nearby

B

Beecher City Grade School

306 E Vine, Beecher City, IL, 62414

Grades PK-5

7.94 miles away

B

Beecher City Jr-Sr High School

438 E State Highway 33, Beecher City, IL, 62414

Grades 6-12

8.59 miles away

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Beecher City Jr-Sr High School

438 E State Highway 33, Beecher City, IL, 62414

Grades 6-12

8.59 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.