WATERFRONT HOME ON LAKE SARA!! Discover lakefront living at its finest in this completely renovated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with unbeatable water views and direct lake access. A spacious concrete patio provides the perfect spot for morning coffee, summer gatherings, or relaxing sunsets. Enjoy your own private boat dock, making days on the water effortless. Inside, the main floor offers an inviting open floorplan with beautiful updates throughout, from the entryway, dining room & kitchen, a dedicated laundry room, full bath, and a private master suite. The expansive living room features stunning views of the lake, while the step-down family room provides a cozy second living area that can easily serve as additional sleeping space for guests. A split stairway leads to the lower level, where you’ll find two additional bedrooms and a convenient half bath—ideal for family or guests seeking a little extra privacy. Move-in ready and designed for easy lake living, this home is the perfect blend of comfort, style, and year-round enjoyment.
Property Details
Price:
$469,000
MLS #:
6256220
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Subdivision:
The Knolls Sub
Listed Date:
Nov 18, 2025
Total Sq Ft:
1,945
Lot Size:
16,117 sqft / 0.37 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1960
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Schools
School District:
Effingham Dist. 40
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1505
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Below Grade Finished Area
440
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
2
Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Interior Features
Fireplace, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
Laundry Features
Main Level
Levels
One
Exterior
Architectural Style
Ranch
Construction Materials
Stone, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Dock
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch, Patio
Roof
Metal
Stories
1
View
Lake
Waterfront Features
Lake Privileges
Window Features
Replacement Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$3,444
Map
Community
- Address15872 N Bluebird Drive Effingham IL
- SubdivisionThe Knolls Sub
- CityEffingham
- CountyEffingham
- Zip Code62401
Subdivisions in Effingham
- A Macgraphics Sub
- Beach Combers Sub
- Beckman Sub
- Beckmans Sub
- Ben Pike Sub
- Bliss Park Add
- Boos & Grunloh Sub #2
- Camelot Sub
- Cedar Park Add
- Central Effingham
- Collins Sub
- County Clerk Add
- Ernest Koester Sub
- Finley Country Estates
- Flowers Sub
- Golden Fields Sub 1st Add Repl
- Helen Smiths Sub
- Hickory Hills Sub
- Holden Estates Sub
- Homewood Park
- Homewood Park Add
- J Slifer Sub
- Kralman Sub
- Kralmans Sub
- Lake Edward Estate
- Lester-Martin Sub
- M C Mccallen Sub
- Mead Sub
- Northmore Heights
- Northwood Estates Sub
- Park Hills Sub Add
- Park Ridge
- Passalacqua Sub
- Prairie Ace Estates
- Prairie View Estates
- Ralph Althoff Sub
- Ralph C Bogan 2nd Sub
- Reg Sub
- Richmond Hills Sub
- Robes Add
- Rollin Hills Sub
- Schlechtes Sub
- Schoenhoff Sub
- Seven Oaks Sub
- Shenandoah Sub
- Southridge Estate
- Spring Garden Sub
- St Johns Court
- Stoneridge Sub
- Surveyors Add
- The Knolls Sub
- Villas/Hill Condo
- Wente & Wenthe
- Western Add
- Woodland Heights Sub
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Effingham as of Apr 06, 2026
57
Single Family Listed
94
Avg DOM
$473,718
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the The Knolls Sub subdivision, 15872 N Bluebird Drive Effingham IL is a Single Family for sale in Effingham, IL, 62401. It is listed for $469,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1960. The average listing price for Single Family in Effingham is $473,718.
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