5248 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703 Property Records

Sangamon County property record for 5248 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.209 acres (9,110 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$165,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill$3,478 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2010 Mortgage
Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22-27.0-202-059

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-27.0-202-059
Alternative APN
  • 22270202059 (CHECK DIGIT = 2)

Exterior

Lot Area9,110 sqft (0.209 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number22270202059
Street Address5248 BUFORD ST
CitySPRINGFIELD
StateIL
Zip62703-5305
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 25 COTTON HILL ESTATES 3RD ADDN
Legal SubdivisionCOTTON HILL ESTATE
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionSANGAMON IL
Township / Civil DivisionCAPITAL
Census Block Group3
Census Block3013
Census Tract3000

Owner

Source: Sangamon County records · APN 22-27.0-202-059

Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address6807 N WHITE FIR DR, EDWARDS, IL 61528-9425
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 22, 2010Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
BANK OF SPRINGFIELD
Oct 31, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 03, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202320149
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2010: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANGAMON IL
Property Address5248 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 02, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number2010R45211
DateNov 22, 2010
Instrument2010R45211
Lender
NameBANK OF SPRINGFIELD
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueDec 01, 2025
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSANGAMON IL
Recording DateOct 31, 2023
Property Address5248 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Document Number2023R20149
Map ReferenceDOC 71453
Instrument DateOct 27, 2023
Instrument2023R20149
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 02, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$247.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address6807 N WHITE FIR DR, EDWARDS, IL 61528-9425

Mortgage

Document Number2023R20150
DateOct 31, 2023
Instrument2023R20150
Lender
NamePRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sangamon County records · Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountySangamon County
County SubdivisionCapital Township
MunicipalitySpringfield City
Unified School DistrictBall-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,478.00 (+32.04%)$49,486 (+24.63%) Land $8,609 Building $40,877$148,458 (+24.63%) Land $25,827 Building $122,631
2022$2,634.00 Homeowner's exemption$39,706 Land $6,958 Building $32,748$119,118 Land $20,874 Building $98,244

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 4, 2016 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: AMG Technology Investment Group.

Based on FCC filings for 219 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemSPRINGFIELD
serves 117,444 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Nearby Properties on Buford St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number