Sangamon County, Illinois, consists of 26 cities, with Springfield being the county seat and largest city. In Sangamon County, IL, property records document the specifics of land parcels and structures in the county. The records list information, including ownership, location, acreage or square footage, assessed value, and any encumbrances on the property.

In Sangamon County, IL, the typical price for a home rental stands at $916, with an average home value of $179,312. Property owners can expect an average property tax rate of 1.89% based on their property's assessed fair market value and an average household income of $87,834.

Property records in Sangamon County, IL, are maintained by the Recorder's office, which serves as the official land records repository. The records in this office date back to the early 1800s and encompass a variety of documents, including deeds, mortgages, releases, assignments, property liens, subdivision plats, land surveys, and more.

The records are efficiently indexed and accessible through digital images on the computer, starting from December 7, 1983. For earlier records, deed books have been scanned back to February 16, 1901, while documents dating back to 1901 can be viewed with the document number. Visitors can use free public terminals for on-site searches.

Alternatively, the Recorder's office offers online tools for internet-based access to Sangamon County land records, including Tapestry, Laredo, and Free Data Search.

The Sangamon County Recorder charges $26 for certified copies of all property documents except plats, while non-certified copies are $2 for the first two pages and $.25 for each additional page.

To verify zoning information in Sangamon County, IL, individuals should contact the Department of Zoning, which administers the county zoning ordinance. Additionally, they can obtain and confirm zoning records by contacting the local zoning authority in the city where the property is located.