Hillsdale County property record for 5696 Ridge Dr, Reading, MI 49274
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,296 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.293 acres (12,775 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $943 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-215-001-016 |
| Primary APN | 10-215-001-016 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,296 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 12,775 sqft (0.293 acres) |
| Lot Width | 76 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5696 RIDGE DR |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49274-9820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ZONING |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 LUDERMANS LORI-ETTE SEC 20 T7S R4W |
| Legal Range | 04W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUDERMANS LORI-ETTE |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | HILLSDALE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 50400 |
5696 Ridge Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Hillsdale County records, as of March 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1274 RIVER RIDGE DR, BROWNSBURG, IN 46112-7785 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025617513 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1904 / 321 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001853/516 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HILLSDALE MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5696 RIDGE DR, READING, MI 49274-9820 |
| Document Number | 001904/321 |
| Book / Page | 1904 / 321 |
| Map Reference | LB 10 PG 1-3 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Title Company | PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,062.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5720 RIDGE DR, READING, MI 49274-9820 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1274 RIVER RIDGE DR, BROWNSBURG, IN 46112-7785 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HILLSDALE MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5696 RIDGE DR, READING, MI 49274-9820 |
| Document Number | 001853/516 |
| Book / Page | 1853 / 516 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 5688 RIDGE DR, READING, MI 49274-9820 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5696 Ridge Dr was $943, down 57.8% from the year before.
Source: Hillsdale County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale County |
| County Subdivision | Reading Township |
| Unified School District | Reading Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $943.00 (-57.77%) | $140,100 | $280,245 Land $38,040 Building $242,205 |
| 2024 | $2,233.00 | ||
| 2023 | $107,000 | $213,914 Land $38,040 Building $175,874 | |
| 2021 | $1,962.00 |
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 5696 Ridge Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2009–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · 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 5696 Ridge Dr 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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