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$192,723
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $133,000 on Dec 2, 2021

5281 BUFORD ST

SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703
0
Baths
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$193K
$183K low$203K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$133,000 · Dec 2, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,282 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$46,685 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,497
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,188
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,541
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,055

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySANGAMON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Glenwood High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi
M
Glenwood Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.7 mi
E
Ball Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.7 mi

District: Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5

Neighborhood · ZIP 62703These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,405
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,601 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,350
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,571
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

5281 Buford St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Springfield 62703
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Sangamon County

What homes are worth in Springfield 62703

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$23K$275K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Springfield 62703.

How it measures up in Springfield 62703

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Springfield 62703.

Estimated value$192,723
CheaperTypical $86,664Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

How 5281 Buford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpringfield 62703Sangamon County
Estimated valuepricier than$192,72388% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac52% of homes27% of homes

About 5281 Buford St

How much is 5281 Buford St, Springfield, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5281 Buford St, Springfield, IL is $192,723 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $182,725 to $202,721. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5281 Buford St, Springfield, IL last sell?

5281 Buford St, Springfield, IL last sold on Dec 2, 2021 for $133,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 5281 Buford St, Springfield, IL?

5281 Buford St, Springfield, IL is assigned to Glenwood High School (high), rated C+; Glenwood Middle School (middle), rated B+; Ball Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5281 Buford St, Springfield, IL compare to other homes in Springfield 62703?

Among the 10,441 homes in Springfield 62703, it is worth more than 88% of them ($192,723 against a typical $86,664) and its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.15 ac). Measured against all of Sangamon County, it is worth more than 51% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5281 Buford St, Springfield, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5281 Buford St, Springfield, IL was $3,282. The county assessed it at $46,685.

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