5272 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703 Property Records

Sangamon County property record for 5272 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.165 acres (7,197 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$126,500 (Jan 2014)
Tax Bill	$3,040 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Jun 2009 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22-27.0-202-004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22-27.0-202-004`
Alternative APN	`22270202004 (CHECK DIGIT = 5)`

Exterior

Lot Area	7,197 sqft (0.165 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22270202004
Street Address	5272 BUFORD ST
City	SPRINGFIELD
State	IL
Zip	62703-5305
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	COTTON HILL ESTATES 1ST ADDN LOT 13
Legal Subdivision	COTTON HILL ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Township / Civil Division	CAPITAL
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3013
Census Tract	3000

Owner

5272 Buford St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2014.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5272 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Jun 19, 2009	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Aug 13, 2012	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
May 20, 2010	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Jan 5, 2015	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED COMMUNITY BANK CHATHAM
Nov 24, 2010	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ILLINI BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 5, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 5, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 24, 2010 · Amount on File
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	5272 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2021R25596
Date	Sep 16, 2021
Instrument	2021R25596

Lender

Name	UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Sep 13, 2031

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

June 2009: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	5272 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2009R32351
Date	Jun 19, 2009
Instrument	2009R32351

Lender

Name	UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jun 18, 2024

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

August 2012: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	5272 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2012R30623
Date	Aug 13, 2012
Instrument	2012R30623

Lender

Name	UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 12, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

May 2010: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	5272 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2010R16331
Date	May 20, 2010
Instrument	2010R16331

Lender

Name	UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

January 2015: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2015
Property Address	5272 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Document Number	2015R00177
Instrument Date	Dec 9, 2014
Instrument	2015R00177
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$189.75
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2015R00178
Date	Jan 5, 2015
Instrument	2015R00178

Lender

Name	UNITED COMMUNITY BANK CHATHAM

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3%

November 2010: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Recording Date	Nov 24, 2010
Property Address	5272 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Document Number	2010R46007
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2010
Instrument	2010R46007
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$168.75
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5272 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305

Mortgage

Document Number	2010R48568
Date	Dec 9, 2010
Instrument	2010R48568

Lender

Name	ILLINI BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2040

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5272 Buford St was $3,040 with a homeowner's exemption.

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	$3,040.00	$49,255 Land $7,499 Building $41,756	$147,765 Land $22,497 Building $125,268
2022	$2,619.00 Homeowner's exemption	$39,512 Land $6,059 Building $33,453	$118,536 Land $18,177 Building $100,359

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

FEMA maps place 5272 Buford St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 5272 Buford St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 219 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

May also be available: Nextlink.

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