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Five-seven Bdrms..3.5 Baths! Fireplace! Almost 2 Wooded Acres!

($379,900) Home - For Sale Views: 265

Ad No: 82937 Added on: Nov 04, 2009

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Contact: Cathy Field
Lake resident since 1977, Realtor

Lake: Lake Sara, Illinois

Paradise Waterfront Point!

($679,000) Home - For Sale Views: 661

Ad No: 79407 Added on: Aug 31, 2009

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Contact: Cathy Field Lake resident since 1977, Realtor

Lake: Lake Sara, Illinois

Main Body Waterfront Wooded Vacant Lot!

($199,900) Lot - For Sale Views: 555

Ad No: 79311 Added on: Aug 30, 2009

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Contact: Cathy Field Lake resident since 1977, Realtor

Lake: Lake Sara, Illinois

Five Bedroom Waterfront Lake Home!

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Ad No: 79310 Added on: Aug 30, 2009

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Contact: Cathy Field Lake resident since 1977, Realtor

Lake: Lake Sara, Illinois

Vacation Or Live At Lake Sara!! Furniture Plus Boat!

($344,000) Home - For Sale Views: 786

Ad No: 79308 Added on: Aug 30, 2009

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Contact: Cathy Field Lake resident since 1977, Realtor

Lake: Lake Sara, Illinois

Charming A-frame With Incredible

($229,900) Home - For Sale Views: 1603

Ad No: 74586 Added on: Jun 22, 2009

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Contact: Karen Etter, Realtor

Lake: Lake Sara, Illinois

Great Views

($235,000) Lot - For Sale Views: 1224

Ad No: 73874 Added on: Jun 11, 2009

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Contact: Jeffrey Speer, Broker

Lake: Sara, Illinois

Perfect Lake Get-A-Way

($359,500) Home - For Sale Views: 1037

Ad No: 73868 Added on: Jun 11, 2009

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Contact: Jeffrey Speer, Broker

Lake: Sara, Illinois

Waterfront Lot With Large Boat Dock, Swim Deck And Kitchen!

($239,900) Lot - For Sale Views: 1954

Ad No: 73081 Added on: Jun 01, 2009

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Contact: Cathy Field Lake resident since 1977, Realtor

Lake: Lake Sara, Illinois

Enjoy Lake Sara At An Affordable Price!

($119,900) Home - For Sale Views: 2703

Ad No: 70130 Added on: Apr 22, 2009

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Contact: Cathy Field, Lake resident since 1977, Realtor

Lake: Lake Sara, Illinois

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Lake Sara

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Beautiful northern-style lake with 27 miles of wooded shoreline containing residential lots. Waterskiing, fishing, swimming, motor boating, a golf course, beach, trails, and camping are all available at the lake. Lake Sara is located approximately 3 miles northwest of Effingham off Route 32. Lake Sara is located 3 hours south of Chicago on I65/I70.

Jet Skis:

Are they permitted? In process of permitting jet skis, but not allowed at this time.

Swimming:

Can you swim in the lake? Yes

What is the water quality?

High. Lake water is tested annually by the Effingham Health Dept and has an

Water Level:

Average water level variance? 50 ft with average water level of 588'

Boat Docks:

Are they permitted? Yes

Power Boats:

Are they permitted? Yes but no jet propulsion motors.

Depth of Lake:

50', 800 acres of water

Nearby cities:

Effingham 5 miles, St. Louis 100 miles, Indianapolis 142 miles, Chicago 211 miles

Nearest airport:

Effingham-small airstrip for private planes. Mattoon is a small regional airport, Decatur is a small town airport for commercial flights.

Building restrictions and requirements:

Normal restrictions, permits required, established by Effingham Water Authority per neighborhood and varies from area to area.

Fishing Information

Illinois Bass Federation www.ilbassfed.com/ **Anglers under 16 years of age, and persons declared legally disabled or blind, may fish without a license. Owners or tenants (if they reside on the land) may fish in waters on or flowing over their lands without a license. This exemption does not apply to club and organizational lakes or lake developments. Persons on active duty in the Armed Forces are considered residents. A person on active duty in the armed forces, who entered the service from Illinois and is an Illinois resident, may fish without a license while on leave.

Boating Information

To register your boat, you must submit a boat application, required documents and the appropriate fee. Applications are available from Department of Natural Resources offices, boat dealers or online at https://www.link2gov.com/il/reg/boatdefault.asp. If you have any questions regarding registration and titling, call 217/782-2138 (TDD 217/782-9175). J & J Marina Marine Drive, Lake Sara, 217-868-5879 Boat rentals, bait, tackle, boat slips, winterizing, food, drinks, and much more. Sunday through Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sportman's Cove Marina, Inc. Park Road, Lake Sara, 217-868-2329 Boat rentals, bait & tackle shop, ice, slip rentals (covered and open), large boat launching area, propane tanks filled, launch permits, Effingham Water Authority Stickers, fishing and hunting licenses sold here. Complete boat service and gas, from water or land. Boat hauling by appointment. Mo. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. - Sun 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Ridgerunners Cove Marina 217-868-2329, RR 2, Effingham, IL 62401-9802

Camping Information

The Lake Sara Campgrounds can be contacted at (217) 868-2964. Anthony Acres Resort Located on Beautiful Lake Sara. Amenities include cable tv hookups, picnic tables, private decks and grills, private beach, swimming, sundeck, bonfire pit, boat launch ramp, convenience store, bait shop, boat and pontoon rentals, complimentary water permits, washer & dryer, playground, basketball court, shuffle board, horseshoes, game room. 18 and 9 hole golf courses nearby. 15286 Resort Road off Beach Road, Lake Sara, Effingham. For reservations call (217) 868-2950 Camp Lakewood 217-342-6233, 1217 W Rickelman Ave, Effingham, IL Bliss Park S. Fifth St., Effingham, 217-342-5304 Cozy city block sized park, play area, picnic grounds, 2 shelters, outdoor basketball court. Large trees, shaded picnic areas, and a fountain accentuate those grounds which were willed to the City of Effingham in 1888. Daily 7 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Community Park East Temple Ave., Effingham, 217-342-4415 This 35 acre park offers 3 lighted baseball/softball diamonds, 4 lighted tennis courts, 3 playground areas, and outdoor ice skating rink, 4 picnic areas, 4 pavilions and an outdoor basketball court. Daily 5:30 am to 11:30 pm Evergreen Hollow Park W. Evergreen Ave, Effingham, 217-342-4415 27 acres, site of outdoor aquatics complex, 2 lighted and 1 unlighted baseball/softball diamond, flag football field, 4 lighted tennis courts, playground area, Vita-course, picnic area, 2 pavilions, Tree Walk and 18-hole miniature golf course. Daily 5:30 am to 11:30 pm Hendelmeyer Park 1906 S. Fourth St., Effingham, 217-342-4415 This 18 acre park offers 2 lighted and 1 unlighted baseball/softball diamonds, 4 lighted tennis courts, 2 playground areas, a picnic area, pavilion and Recreation Center. Daily 5:30 am to 11:30 pm

Local Area Businesses

Effingham Country Club 18 hole course located west of Effingham near lake Sara. (217) 347-0423 Cardinal Golf Course 18 hole public golf course located off Route 32 northwest of Effingham. (217) 868-2860 Fore-Way Challenge Golf 9 Hole Public Regulation Golf Course located at 25 Lake Sara Road near Lake Sara off of Route 32. (217) 868-5418 Web-site that shows realistic picture of Lake Sara and Golf Courses on Lake Sara and near Lake Sara: http://www.effinghamil.com/qualityoflife/lakesgolf.htm Three golf courses are available. The Effingham Country Club has an eighteen hole course, a public course is located at Lake Sara which is just two miles from Effingham city limits, and a par three course is also available. You will never believe what the cost of membership!!!! HISTORY: Effingham, Illinois, the "Crossroads of Opportunity" traces its roots back to 1814 when the first pioneers settled along the Little Wabash River. In the early 1850's, the railroads arrived and the area's first economic expansion occurred. With the advent of the interstates approximately 100 years later, I57 and I-70 brought Effingham its second economic transformation.

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