16480 N Briarwood Dr, Effingham, IL, 62401
About This Home
Come experience this stunning, large home! Nestled on just under 2 acres in Briarwood subdivision this property offers plenty of space, comfort and style all in one. With just under 4300 sq ft of living space, this home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, including a spacious main floor master. The open floor in the kitchen and main living areas makes this home great for entertaining. Enjoy the finished walk out basement with an extra bedroom, living room, full bath, game area and work out area. The wrap around deck is perfect for get togethers, and the wooded lot adds tons of privacy and a quiet, secluded setting. Updates include: Interior paint and exterior paint throughout, deck treated and stained, interior and exterior lighting, septic, security system, ceiling fans, custom blinds, and french doors in the basement. Pool table, hot tub and security system stay. Price includes the vacant lot number 15. Additional taxes for vacant lot are $961.02/year.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Materials
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater,Disposal,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access,Full
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Exercise Room
- Level: Lower
Family Room
- Level: Lower
Features
- Attic,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Fireplace,Bath in Primary Bedroom,Main Level Primary,Skylights,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window features: Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,600
- Finished area above ground: 2,697
Game Room
- Level: Lower
Half Bath
- Level: Main
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,297
- Total interior livable area: 4,297 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Upper
Primary Bathroom
- Level: Main
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1107122017 & 1107122015
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Enclosed,Front Porch,Four Season,Glass Enclosed,Patio,Deck
- Exterior features: Deck,Hot Tub/Spa,Shed
- Has spa: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 1.97 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,523 | $30,276 |
| Home Insurance * | $355 | $4,260 |
| Property Taxes | $569 | $6,828 |
| Electricity | $330 | $3,966 |
| Total | $3,777 | $45,324 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | Listed for sale | $519,900 |
| 2021-10-22 | Sold | $310,000 |
| 2021-10-22 | Pending sale | $325,000 |
| 2021-09-21 | Contingent | $325,000 |
| 2021-08-23 | Price change | $325,000 |
| 2021-07-30 | Listed for sale | $336,000 |
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