Branch County property record for 1116 Lester Rd, Reading, MI 49274
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2,606 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,500 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,895 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120-026-300-005-01 |
| Primary APN | 120-026-300-005-01 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,606 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,613 sqft |
| Basement Area | 748 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Street Address | 1116 LESTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49274-9524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A PAR 300 FT N & S BY 726 FT E & W IN SE COR OF W 1/2 OF SW 1/4 SEC 26 T7S R5W SPLIT FOR 2002 OUT OF 300-005-00 |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ALGANSEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
1116 Lester Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Branch County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1116 LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274-9524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20137988 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1116 Lester Rd was $2,895, up 9.5% from the year before.
Source: Branch County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch County |
| County Subdivision | Algansee Township |
| Unified School District | Reading Community Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $137,814 (+5.62%) | $275,628 (+5.62%) | |
| 2025 | $2,895.00 (+9.49%) | $130,478 | $260,956 |
| 2024 | $2,644.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1116 Lester Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010
| 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.
The area around 1116 Lester Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| DMCI Broadband Fixed Wireless | 40 / 10 |
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