Sangamon County property record for 4809 Bears Paw, Springfield, IL 62711
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $479,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,442 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-24.0-374-011 |
| Primary APN | 21-24.0-374-011 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
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| Account Number | 21240374011 |
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| Street Address | 4809 BEARS PAW |
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62711-9482 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 178 PANTHER CREEK 9TH ADDN 16312.81 SQ FT .37 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | PANTHER CREEK 9TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 178 |
| Jurisdiction | SANGAMON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CAPITAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 3603 |
4809 Bears Paw is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Sangamon County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3151 S ST, 328, SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7075 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214965 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2021R04965 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANGAMON IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4809 BEARS PAW, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711-9482 |
| Document Number | 2021R04965 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R04965 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $718.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4809 BEARS PAW, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711-9482 |
| Document Number | 2021R04966 |
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| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R04966 |
| Name | MARINE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4809 Bears Paw was $12,442 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $12,442.00 (+2.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $186,073 (+7.22%) Land $33,438 Building $152,635 | $558,219 (+7.22%) Land $100,314 Building $457,905 |
| 2024 | $12,143.00 | $173,543 Land $31,186 Building $142,357 | $520,629 Land $93,558 Building $427,071 |
| 2022 | $11,971.00 Homeowner's exemption | $161,820 Land $27,022 Building $134,798 | $485,460 Land $81,066 Building $404,394 |
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 4809 Bears Paw in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1991–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · other causes |
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.
The area around 4809 Bears Paw 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 197 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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