Sangamon County property record for 5255 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,122 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $99,500 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,769 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2012 Mortgage Mar 2009 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-27.0-201-010 |
| Primary APN | 22-27.0-201-010 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 14,122 sqft (0.324 acres) |
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| Account Number | 22270201010 |
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| Street Address | 5255 BUFORD ST |
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62703-5361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 COTTON HILL ESTATES 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | COTTON HILL ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SANGAMON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CAPITAL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 3000 |
Source: Sangamon County records · APN 22-27.0-201-010
Assessment roll updated June 2, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5255 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 24, 2012 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BANK OF SPRINGFIELD |
| Mar 26, 2009 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CROSSROADS BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 03, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 03, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANGAMON IL |
| Property Address | 5255 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 02, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2012R06702 |
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| Date | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Instrument | 2012R06702 |
| Name | BANK OF SPRINGFIELD |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SANGAMON IL |
| Property Address | 5255 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 02, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2009R16381 |
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| Date | Mar 26, 2009 |
| Instrument | 2009R16381 |
| Name | CROSSROADS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2024 |
| 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 | $3,769.00 (+15.26%) | $59,619 (+24.62%) Land $11,109 Building $48,510 | $178,857 (+24.62%) Land $33,327 Building $145,530 |
| 2022 | $3,270.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,840 Land $8,977 Building $38,863 | $143,520 Land $26,931 Building $116,589 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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