Hillsdale County property record for 217 East, Reading, MI 49274
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,088 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,543 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,400 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-075-001-035 |
| Primary APN | 20-075-001-035 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,784 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,784 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,543 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 EAST |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49274-9112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1LDRES |
| Legal Description | N 4 RD LOT 54 FITZSIMMONS ADD SEC 26 T7S R4W CITY OF READING |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | FITZSIMMONS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | HILLSDALE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5027 |
| Census Tract | 50400 |
217 East is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Hillsdale County records, as of December 23, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 EAST, READING, MI 49274-9112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1796 / 194 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 01608/0239 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HILLSDALE MI |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 EAST, READING, MI 49274-9112 |
| Document Number | 001796/194 |
| Book / Page | 1796 / 194 |
| Map Reference | LB 67 PG 123 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,204.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 EAST, 217, READING, MI 49274-9112 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 214 N ANN ST, READING, MI 49274 |
| Document Number | 0001796196 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1796/196 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 East was $1,400 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Hillsdale County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,400.00 Homeowner's exemption | $87,600 | $175,291 Land $9,369 Building $165,922 |
| 2023 | $64,000 | $127,968 Land $8,288 Building $119,680 | |
| 2021 | $1,992.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 217 East in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 19, 2014
| 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.
The area around 217 East 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 |
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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 | READING serves 1,078 people · EPA ID MI0005620 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DMCI Broadband.
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