Branch County property record for 1155 Lester Rd, Reading, MI 49274
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 80 acres (3,484,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,837 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120-035-200-015-00 |
| Primary APN | 120-035-200-015-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 3,484,800 sqft (80 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1155 LESTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49274-9524 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 OF NE 1/4 SEC 35 T7S R5W |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ALGANSEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
1155 Lester Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2021.
Source: Branch County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11222 E 200 S, LAOTTO, IN 46763-9748 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214006 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1155 LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274-9524 |
| Document Number | 202104006 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-04006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,655.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 FAIRVIEW RD, 80, SKILLMAN, NJ 08558-1511 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5593 COUNTY ROAD 7, GARRETT, IN 46738-9729 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1155 Lester Rd was $7,837, up 5.2% 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 | $331,767 (+3.09%) | $663,534 (+3.09%) | |
| 2025 | $7,837.00 (+5.21%) Additional exemption filed | $321,828 | $643,656 |
| 2024 | $7,449.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1155 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.
Wildfire risk around 1155 Lester Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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