Sangamon County property record for 17 Birch Dr, Chatham, IL 62629
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $124,500 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,157 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage Sep 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-09.0-281-012 |
| Primary APN | 29-09.0-281-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 11,184 sqft (0.256 acres) |
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| Account Number | 29090281012 |
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| Street Address | 17 BIRCH DR |
| City | CHATHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62629-9717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAKE KNOLLS 2ND PLAT L 51 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE KNOLLS SECOND PLAT |
| Jurisdiction | SANGAMON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CAPITAL |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5106 |
| Census Tract | 3100 |
17 Birch Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Sangamon County records, as of June 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BIRCH DR, CHATHAM, IL 62629-9717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF SPRINGFIELD |
| Sep 17, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HEARTLAND CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201820424 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANGAMON IL |
| Property Address | 17 BIRCH DR, CHATHAM, IL 62629-9717 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2017R17396 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017R17396 |
| Name | BANK OF SPRINGFIELD |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SANGAMON IL |
| Property Address | 17 BIRCH DR, CHATHAM, IL 62629-9717 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2018R19392 |
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| Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R19392 |
| Name | PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANGAMON IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17 BIRCH DR, CHATHAM, IL 62629-9717 |
| Document Number | 2018R20424 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R20424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $186.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2213 W WHITE OAKS DR, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704-6498 |
| Document Number | 2018R20425 |
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| Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018R20425 |
| Name | HEARTLAND CU |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Birch Dr was $3,157 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sangamon County assessment roll, as of June 2, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,157.00 | $51,693 Land $9,762 Building $41,931 | $155,079 Land $29,286 Building $125,793 |
| 2022 | $2,744.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,431 Land $7,890 Building $33,541 | $124,293 Land $23,670 Building $100,623 |
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.
FEMA maps place 17 Birch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 4, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 risk around 17 Birch Dr 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.
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 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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