Jefferson County property record for 705 W 5th St, Bluford, IL 62814
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $7,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $44 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-27-236-009 |
| Primary APN | 08-27-236-009 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.17 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 705 W 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFORD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62814-1407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | ARENDALE PLACE LOT 6 BLK 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARENDALE PLACE |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBBER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3104 |
| Census Tract | 50200 |
705 W 5th St, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2007.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 W 5TH ST, BLUFORD, IL 62814-1407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20074131 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 705 W 5th St was $44, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Bluford Village |
| County | Jefferson County |
| County Subdivision | Webber Township |
| Unified School District | Bluford Unit School District 318 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44.00 (+4.76%) | $814 Land $814 | $2,442 Land $2,442 |
| 2024 | $42.00 | ||
| 2022 | $4,345 Land $587 Building $3,758 | $13,035 Land $1,761 Building $11,274 | |
| 2021 | $288.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 705 W 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 17, 2010
| 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 risk around 705 W 5th 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BLUFORD serves 1,880 people · EPA ID IL0810100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MOUNT VERNON |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 400 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave.
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