78 Ruth Ct, Springfield, IL 62704 Property Records

Sangamon County property record for 78 Ruth Ct, Springfield, IL 62704

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,029 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$84,500 (Feb 1999)
Tax Bill	$3,225 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`22-04.0-427-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`22-04.0-427-005`
Alternative APN	`22040427005 (CHECK DIGIT = 2)`

Exterior

Lot Area	5,029 sqft (0.115 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22040427005
Street Address	78 RUTH CT
City	SPRINGFIELD
State	IL
Zip	62704-4746
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	CHAS S WANLESS S 1ST ST CT PT E1/2 SE 4-15-5 L 102
Legal Subdivision	CHAS S WANLESS S 1ST ST CT
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Township / Civil Division	CAPITAL
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	2200

Owner

78 Ruth Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2022.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	78 RUTH CT, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704-4746
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 2, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 2, 1999 · Amount on File
Last Transfer Date	Oct 12, 2022
Transfer Doc	2022R21914
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANGAMON IL
Recording Date	Oct 13, 2022
Property Address	78 RUTH CT, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704-4746
Document Number	2022R21914
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2022
Instrument	2022R21914
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2022
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	78 RUTH CT, 78, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704-4746

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	78 RUTH CT, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704-4746

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Ruth Ct was $3,225 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.5% from the year before.

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	Springfield School District 186 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,225.00 (+4.47%) Homeowner's exemption	$45,840 (+7.22%) Land $5,654 Building $40,186	$137,520 (+7.22%) Land $16,962 Building $120,558
2024	$3,087.00	$42,753 Land $5,273 Building $37,480	$128,259 Land $15,819 Building $112,440
2022	$2,781.00 Homeowner's exemption	$37,043 Land $4,568 Building $32,475	$111,129 Land $13,704 Building $97,425

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 78 Ruth Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 4, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1982)
Most Recent Claim	Dec 1982 · tidal / storm surge

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 78 Ruth Ct has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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