1608 N 21st St, Springfield, IL 62702 Property Records

Sangamon County property record for 1608 N 21st St, Springfield, IL 62702

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.155 acres (6,751 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$91,000 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill	$1,599 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-23.0-328-012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-23.0-328-012`
Alternative APN	`14230328012 (CHECK DIGIT = 9)`

Exterior

Lot Area	6,751 sqft (0.155 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	14230328012
Street Address	1608 N 21ST ST
City	SPRINGFIELD
State	IL
Zip	62702-3010
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	FRED W WANLESS NORTHWOOD ADDN S 25' L 96 & N 20'L97
Legal Subdivision	FRED W WANLESS NORTHWOOD ADD
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Township / Civil Division	CAPITAL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	503

Owner

1608 N 21st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2025.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1608 N 21ST ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702-3010
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 25, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 25, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 27, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202512568
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 10, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	2020R24863
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Recording Date	Sep 14, 2020
Property Address	1608 N 21ST ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702-3010
Document Number	2020R24863
Instrument Date	Sep 10, 2020
Instrument	2020R24863
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 11, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1608 N 21ST ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702-3010

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1608 N 21st St was $1,599 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.7% from the year before.

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	Springfield School District 186 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,599.00 (+5.68%) Homeowner's exemption	$25,751 (+7.22%) Land $4,394 Building $21,357	$77,253 (+7.22%) Land $13,182 Building $64,071
2024	$1,513.00	$24,017 Land $4,098 Building $19,919	$72,051 Land $12,294 Building $59,757
2022	$1,327.00 Homeowner's exemption	$20,810 Land $3,551 Building $17,259	$62,430 Land $10,653 Building $51,777

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 1608 N 21st St 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 1608 N 21st St 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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 617 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20