Hillsdale County property record for 500 W Silver St, Reading, MI 49274
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 968 sqft |
| Lot Size | 1.18 acres (51,749 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Dec 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $1,156 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-095-001-009 |
| Primary APN | 20-095-001-009 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,651 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,651 sqft |
| Basement Area | 683 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 683 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 51,749 sqft (1.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 313 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 500 W SILVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49274-9124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1LDRES |
| Legal Description | LOTS 8, 9, 10, & 11 THOMAS ADD SEC 27 T7S R4W CITY OF READING |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | HILLSDALE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 50400 |
500 W Silver St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2016.
Source: Hillsdale County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 681, READING, MI 49274-0681 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 01620/0826 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 W Silver St was $1,156.
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 | $60,600 (-1.94%) | $120,744 (-1.91%) Land $11,667 Building $109,077 | |
| 2025 | $1,156.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,800 | $123,093 Land $11,667 Building $111,426 |
| 2023 | $45,600 | $90,708 Land $10,321 Building $80,387 | |
| 2021 | $1,001.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 W Silver St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 19, 2014 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2001 · river or lake flooding |
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 risk around 500 W Silver St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 274 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DMCI Broadband, Lakeland Internet.
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