Sangamon County property record for 5204 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,305 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $101,500 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,531 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2010 Mortgage Sep 2006 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-27.0-202-052 |
| Primary APN | 22-27.0-202-052 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 10,305 sqft (0.236 acres) |
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| Account Number | 22270202052 |
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| Street Address | 5204 BUFORD ST |
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62703-5305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 COTTON HILL ESTATES 3RD ADDN (10305.09 SQ FT) |
| Legal Subdivision | COTTON HILL ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SANGAMON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CAPITAL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 3000 |
Source: Sangamon County records · APN 22-27.0-202-052
Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 5204 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 15, 2010 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HEARTLAND CU |
| Sep 21, 2006 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY CREDIT CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 03, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANGAMON IL |
| Property Address | 5204 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 02, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2010R23050 |
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| Date | Jul 15, 2010 |
| Instrument | 2010R23050 |
| Name | HEARTLAND CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SANGAMON IL |
| Property Address | 5204 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 02, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2006R36870 |
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| Date | Sep 21, 2006 |
| Instrument | 2006R36870 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY CREDIT CORP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Sangamon County records · Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,531.00 (+15.47%) | $56,237 (+24.64%) Land $9,721 Building $46,516 | $168,711 (+24.64%) Land $29,163 Building $139,548 |
| 2022 | $3,058.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,121 Land $7,855 Building $37,266 | $135,363 Land $23,565 Building $111,798 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sangamon County (17167C), updated May 4, 2016 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 65 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| JAB Wireless Fixed Wireless | 300 / 60 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SPRINGFIELD serves 117,444 people |
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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 |
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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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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