5280 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703 Property Records

Sangamon County property record for 5280 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$110,500 (Mar 2012)
Tax Bill	$3,286 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2020 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22-27.0-202-006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22-27.0-202-006`
Alternative APN	`22270202006 (CHECK DIGIT = 1)`

Exterior

Lot Area	7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22270202006
Street Address	5280 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 15
Legal Subdivision	COTTON HILL ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	15
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	5280 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Jun 16, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Apr 21, 2008	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SECURITY BANK
Dec 30, 2016	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MTG CO
Jun 16, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Jun 16, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Mar 1, 2012	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 1, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 1, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 9, 1996 · Amount on Record
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	5280 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2020R07438
Date	Apr 10, 2020
Instrument	2020R07438

Lender

Name	UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	May 1, 2035

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	5280 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2020R14291
Date	Jun 16, 2020
Instrument	2020R14291

Lender

Name	UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Jun 16, 2030

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

April 2008: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	5280 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2008R16311
Date	Apr 21, 2008
Instrument	2008R16311

Lender

Name	SECURITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 20, 2038

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

December 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	5280 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2016R36049
Date	Dec 30, 2016
Instrument	2016R36049

Lender

Name	DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MTG CO
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	312 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.25%

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	5280 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2020R14291
Date	Jun 16, 2020
Instrument	2020R14291

Lender

Name	UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Jun 16, 2030

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	5280 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2020R14291
Date	Jun 16, 2020
Instrument	2020R14291

Lender

Name	UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Jun 16, 2030

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

March 2012: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2012
Property Address	5280 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5305
Document Number	2012R07492
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2012
Instrument	2012R07492
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$165.75
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	8435 N STEMMONS FWY, DALLAS, TX 75247-3900
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	2012R07493
Date	Mar 1, 2012
Instrument	2012R07493

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

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	$3,286.00 (+15.74%)	$52,758 (+24.67%) Land $7,499 Building $45,259	$158,274 (+24.67%) Land $22,497 Building $135,777
2022	$2,839.00 Homeowner's exemption	$42,319 Land $6,059 Building $36,260	$126,957 Land $18,177 Building $108,780

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	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

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