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$43,938$84 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $6,100 on May 12, 2008

503 CHESTNUT ST

READING, MI 49274
1
Beds
1
Baths
520 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$44K
$39K low$48K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$6,100 · May 12, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$556 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$27,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,540

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.40
53
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
76
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.17 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyHILLSDALE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Owens High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.1 mi
E
Reynolds Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi

District: Reading Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49274These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.71
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,994
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.65 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,305
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,375
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

503 Chestnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Reading 49274
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Hillsdale County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Hillsdale County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Hillsdale County

What homes are worth in Reading 49274

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$48K$506K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Reading 49274.

How it measures up in Reading 49274

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 49274.

Estimated value$43,938
CheaperTypical $172,579Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$84
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,128 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

How 503 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 49274Hillsdale County
Estimated valuepricier than$43,938almost no homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8410% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than520 ft²3% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac32% of homes21% of homes

About 503 Chestnut St

How much is 503 Chestnut St, Reading, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 503 Chestnut St, Reading, MI is $43,938 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $39,445 to $48,431. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 503 Chestnut St, Reading, MI last sell?

503 Chestnut St, Reading, MI last sold on May 12, 2008 for $6,100, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 503 Chestnut St, Reading, MI?

503 Chestnut St, Reading, MI has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 520 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

What schools serve 503 Chestnut St, Reading, MI?

503 Chestnut St, Reading, MI is assigned to Owens High School (middle), rated D+; Reynolds Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Reading Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 503 Chestnut St, Reading, MI compare to other homes in Reading 49274?

Among the 2,004 homes in Reading 49274, it is worth more than almost none of them ($43,938 against a typical $172,579), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($84 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 3% of them (520 ft² against a typical 1,128 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.49 ac). Measured against all of Hillsdale County, it is worth more than 3% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 503 Chestnut St, Reading, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 503 Chestnut St, Reading, MI was $556. The county assessed it at $27,300.

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