16 Sarah Ave, Springfield, IL 62703 Property Records

Sangamon County property record for 16 Sarah Ave, Springfield, IL 62703

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.204 acres (8,885 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$176,000 (Apr 2016)
Tax Bill	$4,891 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2015 Mortgage Jul 2010 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22-27.0-276-035`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22-27.0-276-035`
Alternative APN	`22270276035 (CHECK DIGIT = 9)`

Exterior

Lot Area	8,885 sqft (0.204 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22270276035
Street Address	16 SARAH AVE
City	SPRINGFIELD
State	IL
Zip	62703-5335
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	HYDE PARK 5TH ADDN LOT 56
Legal Subdivision	HYDE PARK 5TH ADD
Legal Lot Number	56
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Township / Civil Division	CAPITAL
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3031
Census Tract	3000

Owner

16 Sarah Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2016.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	16 SARAH AVE, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5335
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 17, 2015	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST
Jul 19, 2010	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CITIMORTGAGE
Nov 26, 2012	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST
Apr 11, 2016	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MTG CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 11, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 11, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 23, 2002 · Amount on File
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2015: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	16 SARAH AVE, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5335
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2015R32533
Date	Nov 17, 2015
Instrument	2015R32533

Lender

Name	PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	12 Months
Due	Nov 13, 2016

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

July 2010: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	16 SARAH AVE, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5335
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	2010R23598
Date	Jul 19, 2010
Instrument	2010R23598

Lender

Name	CITIMORTGAGE
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jul 18, 2030

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

November 2012: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	16 SARAH AVE, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5335
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	2012R45605
Date	Nov 26, 2012
Instrument	2012R45605

Lender

Name	PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2027

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

April 2016: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Recording Date	Apr 11, 2016
Property Address	16 SARAH AVE, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5335
Document Number	2016R08464
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2016
Instrument	2016R08464
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$264.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16 SARAH AVE, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5335

Mortgage

Document Number	2016R08465
Date	Apr 11, 2016
Instrument	2016R08465

Lender

Name	DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MTG CO

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.13%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Sarah Ave was $4,891 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Sangamon County
County Subdivision	Capital Township
Municipality	Springfield City
Unified School District	Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,891.00	$75,591 Land $12,082 Building $63,509	$226,773 Land $36,246 Building $190,527
2022	$4,270.00 Homeowner's exemption	$60,628 Land $9,764 Building $50,864	$181,884 Land $29,292 Building $152,592

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

FEMA maps place 16 Sarah Ave 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 16 Sarah Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SPRINGFIELD serves 117,444 people · EPA ID IL1671200
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Sep 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	3 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 219 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless	300 / 60
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink.

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