1044 Buffalo Mech Rd, Dawson, IL 62520 Property Records

Sangamon County property record for 1044 Buffalo Mech Rd, Dawson, IL 62520

Property Summary

Property TypeMisc Structure / Fixture
Lot Size28.5 acres (1,241,896 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$425,000 (May 2012)
Tax Bill$5,442 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2012 Mortgage
Dec 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-23.0-300-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-23.0-300-003
Alternative APN
  • 16230300003 (CHECK DIGIT = 8)

Exterior

Lot Area1,241,896 sqft (28.5 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number16230300003
Street Address1044 BUFFALO MECH RD
CityDAWSON
StateIL
Zip62520-3151
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > Misc Structure / Fixture
Local Zoning CodeA
Legal DescriptionS 30.00A SW EX W PT FOR RD 23-16-3
Legal Range03
Legal Township16
Legal Section23
JurisdictionSANGAMON IL
Township / Civil DivisionMECHANICSBURG
Census Block Group5
Census Block5033
Census Tract4000

Owner

Source: Sangamon County records, as of June 2, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1044 BUFFALO MECH RD, DAWSON, IL 62520-3151
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 9, 2012Deed of Trust, Mortgage · USDA Mortgage
USDA
Dec 31, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 29, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 29, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 5, 2000
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2012: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANGAMON IL
Property Address1044 BUFFALO MECH RD, DAWSON, IL 62520-3151
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 27, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2012R43697
DateNov 9, 2012
Instrument2012R43697
Lender
NameUSDA
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeUSDA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueNov 2, 2032
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate1.5%

December 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANGAMON IL
Recording DateDec 31, 2019
Property Address1044 BUFFALO MECH RD, DAWSON, IL 62520-3151
Document Number2019R28778
Instrument DateDec 20, 2019
Instrument2019R28778
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1044 BUFFALO MECHANICSBURG RD, DAWSON, IL 62520

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sangamon County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountySangamon County
County SubdivisionMechanicsburg Township
Unified School DistrictTri-City Community Unit School District 1 (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,442.00 (+12.39%)$98,072 (+20.04%) Land $15,735 Building $82,337
2022$4,842.00 Homeowner's exemption$81,700 Land $12,772 Building $68,928
2018$215,328 Land $32,475 Building $182,853

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 4, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Rise Broadband
Fixed Wireless
500 / 100

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