15981 HILLCREST Drive — Effingham, IL 62401
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▼ $65,000
Effingham, IL 62401

15981 HILLCREST Drive

$560,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 3,070 sqft
$65,000 below original 163 days on market $2,575/yr taxes
01About this home

Price Reduced! Priced below recent appraised value, offering a strong opportunity for buyers seeking immediate value. 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.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$560,000
List price
3,070
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
2 full
Bathrooms
1968
Year built
0.39 ac
Lot size
7
Garage spaces
$2,575
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
163
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
Parking
Parking Lot
Construction
Vinyl SidingFrame
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • Pinky's 0.8 mi
  • Rusty Reel Lake Jam 0.8 mi
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
POI data via Mapbox · OpenStreetMap contributors
06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 7, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
WILEY REALTY GROUP
$560,000
−$65,000
Dec 16, 2025
Listed for saleThis listing
WILEY REALTY GROUP
$625,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by WILEY REALTY GROUP · Colton Durre · 618-676-5319
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRDEB460787
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