5289 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703 Property Records

Sangamon County property record for 5289 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.156 acres (6,794 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$93,500 (Sep 2013)
Tax Bill	$4,107 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2013 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2005 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22-27.0-201-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22-27.0-201-007`
Alternative APN	`22270201007 (CHECK DIGIT = 4)`

Exterior

Lot Area	6,794 sqft (0.156 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22270201007
Street Address	5289 BUFORD ST
City	SPRINGFIELD
State	IL
Zip	62703-5361
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	COTTON HILL ESTATES 1ST ADDN LOT 3
Legal Subdivision	COTTON HILL ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Township / Civil Division	CAPITAL
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3010
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	4601 BEARS PAW CT, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711-7897
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 26, 2013	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Oct 31, 2005	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 26, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 26, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 31, 2005 · Amount on Record
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2013: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Recording Date	Sep 26, 2013
Property Address	5289 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361
Document Number	2013R31820
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2013
Instrument	2013R31820
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$140.25
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	4601 BEARS PAW CT, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711-7897

Mortgage

Document Number	2013R31821
Date	Sep 26, 2013
Instrument	2013R31821

Lender

Name	UNITED COMMUNITY BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.25%

October 2005: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Recording Date	Oct 31, 2005
Property Address	5289 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361
Document Number	2005R44731
Instrument Date	Oct 28, 2005
Instrument	2005R44731
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$15.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3900 THACKERAY DR, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711-6290
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

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	$4,107.00 (+11.27%)	$58,436 (+23.74%) Land $7,497 Building $50,939	$175,308 (+23.74%) Land $22,491 Building $152,817
2022	$3,691.00	$47,223 Land $6,059 Building $41,164	$141,669 Land $18,177 Building $123,492

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Nextlink, Rise Broadband.

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