5208 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703 Property Records

Sangamon County property record for 5208 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.212 acres (9,268 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$150,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,339 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22-27.0-202-053`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22-27.0-202-053`
Alternative APN	`22270202053 (CHECK DIGIT = 3)`

Exterior

Lot Area	9,268 sqft (0.212 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22270202053
Street Address	5208 BUFORD ST
City	SPRINGFIELD
State	IL
Zip	62703-5305
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 18 & N 20' OF LOT 19 COTTON HILL ESTATES 3RD ADDN
Legal Subdivision	COTTON HILL ESTATE
Legal Lot Number	18-19
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Township / Civil Division	CAPITAL
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3013
Census Tract	3000

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5208 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 10, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 10, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022624
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2022: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Executor's Deed
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Recording Date	Jan 10, 2022
Property Address	5208 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Document Number	2022R00624
Instrument Date	Jan 7, 2022
Instrument	2022R00624
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$225.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5208 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305

Mortgage

Document Number	2022R00625
Date	Jan 10, 2022
Instrument	2022R00625

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$3,339.00 (+33.83%)	$53,505 (+24.64%) Land $8,609 Building $44,896	$160,515 (+24.64%) Land $25,827 Building $134,688
2022	$2,495.00 Homeowner's exemption	$42,926 Land $6,958 Building $35,968	$128,778 Land $20,874 Building $107,904

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

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 65 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