Sangamon County property record for 1 Bittersweet, Chatham, IL 62629
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.249 acres (10,857 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $126,900 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,076 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-18.0-126-006 |
| Primary APN | 29-18.0-126-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 10,857 sqft (0.249 acres) |
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| Account Number | 29180126006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1 BITTERSWEET |
| City | CHATHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62629-1694 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 131 PRAIRIE GROVE PLAT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 131 |
| Jurisdiction | SANGAMON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHATHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4026 |
| Census Tract | 3203 |
1 Bittersweet is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1997.
Source: Sangamon County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 BITTERSWEET, CHATHAM, IL 62629-1694 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Bittersweet was $5,076 with exemptions applied.
Source: Sangamon County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Chatham Village |
| County | Sangamon County |
| County Subdivision | Chatham Township |
| Unified School District | Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,076.00 | $81,154 Land $14,403 Building $66,751 | $243,462 Land $43,209 Building $200,253 |
| 2022 | $4,169.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $65,321 Land $11,593 Building $53,728 | $195,963 Land $34,779 Building $161,184 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Bittersweet in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 4, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1 Bittersweet has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHATHAM serves 16,423 people · EPA ID IL1670300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 350 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| i3 Broadband Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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