Huron County property record for 540 N Silver St, Bad Axe, MI 48413
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,290 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 acres (30,928 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,047 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-441-003-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-441-003-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,290 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| Basement Area | 440 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 30,928 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Street Address | 540 N SILVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | BAD AXE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48413-1543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 19, TOWN 16N, RANGE 13E. W 1/2 OF LOT 3 BLK 41 & W 1/2 OF LOT 4 BLK 41 EXC N 224' THERE OF ROBERTS PHILPS SECOND ADD CITY |
| Legal Range | 13 |
| Legal Township | 16 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERTS PHILPS SECOND ADD |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | HURON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAD AXE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 951000 |
540 N Silver St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Huron County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 N SILVER ST, BAD AXE, MI 48413-1543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 N Silver St was $2,047.
Source: Huron County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Bad Axe City |
| County | Huron County |
| Unified School District | Bad Axe Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $89,700 (+6.91%) | $179,400 (+6.91%) | |
| 2025 | $2,047.00 Homeowner's exemption | $83,900 | $167,800 |
| 2023 | $1,785.00 | $67,100 | $134,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 N Silver St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 2, 2008 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 540 N 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 95% of the US · lower than 89% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BAD AXE serves 3,129 people · EPA ID MI0000340 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HURON REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| 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 | None 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 251 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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