5297 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703 Property Records

Sangamon County property record for 5297 Buford St, Springfield, IL 62703

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.175 acres (7,626 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$116,000 (Jul 2007)
Tax Bill	$3,251 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2016 Mortgage May 2011 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22-27.0-201-009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22-27.0-201-009`
Alternative APN	`22270201009 (CHECK DIGIT = 0)`

Exterior

Lot Area	7,626 sqft (0.175 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22270201009
Street Address	5297 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 1
Legal Subdivision	COTTON HILL ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	1
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	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	5297 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 1, 2016	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SECURITY FSB
May 18, 2011	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SECURITY BANK
Feb 25, 2025	Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Jul 6, 2007	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 6, 2005	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 6, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 6, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 6, 2005 · Amount on Record
Last Transfer Date	Feb 19, 2025
Transfer Doc	2025R02878
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	5297 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2016R17063
Date	Jul 1, 2016
Instrument	2016R17063

Lender

Name	SECURITY FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2031

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

May 2011: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Property Address	5297 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2011R15683
Date	May 18, 2011
Instrument	2011R15683

Lender

Name	SECURITY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	May 17, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.13%

February 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Recording Date	Feb 25, 2025
Property Address	5297 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361
Document Number	2025R02878
Instrument Date	Feb 19, 2025
Instrument	2025R02878
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5297 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5297 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361

July 2007: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Recording Date	Jul 6, 2007
Property Address	5297 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361
Document Number	2007R24860
Instrument Date	Jun 28, 2007
Instrument	2007R24860
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$174.00
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	5297 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361

June 2005: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2005
Property Address	5297 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361
Document Number	2005R22311
Instrument Date	Jun 3, 2005
Instrument	2005R22311
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$162.00
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	5297 BUFORD ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5361

Mortgage

Document Number	2005R22312
Date	Jun 6, 2005
Instrument	2005R22312

Lender

Name	US BANK NA

Agreement

Type	Conventional 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	$3,251.00 (+3.21%) Homeowner's exemption	$52,257 (+7.22%) Land $9,165 Building $43,092	$156,771 (+7.22%) Land $27,495 Building $129,276
2024	$3,150.00 (+12.18%)	$48,738 (+16.24%) Land $8,548 Building $40,190	$146,214 (+16.24%) Land $25,644 Building $120,570
2022	$2,808.00 Homeowner's exemption	$41,929 Land $7,406 Building $34,523	$125,787 Land $22,218 Building $103,569

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	Not rated no burnable land within 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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