Hillsdale County property record for 228 E Elm St, Reading, MI 49274
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 776 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $62,500 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,345 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-085-001-043 |
| Primary APN | 20-085-001-043 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 776 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,552 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,552 sqft |
| Basement Area | 776 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 776 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 264 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 228 E ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49274-9581 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1LDRES |
| Legal Description | LOT 156 & W1/2 LOT 157 PROUTYS ADD SEC 26 T7S R4W CITY OF READING |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROUTYS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 156,157 |
| Jurisdiction | HILLSDALE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5036 |
| Census Tract | 50400 |
Source: Hillsdale County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 E ELM ST, READING, MI 49274-9581 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Hillsdale County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,500 (+33.13%) | $129,644 (+33.59%) Land $11,461 Building $118,183 | |
| 2025 | $1,345.00 (+15.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $49,200 | $97,046 Land $10,139 Building $86,907 | |
| 2021 | $1,164.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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