Branch County property record for 1174 Lester Rd, Reading, MI 49274 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $482 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120-026-400-010-00 |
| Primary APN | 120-026-400-010-00 |
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| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1174 LESTER RD |
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| City | READING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49274-9524 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | E 1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SEC 26 T7S R5W |
| 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 |
Source: Branch County records · APN 120-026-400-010-00
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 900 S RAY QUINCY RD, MONTGOMERY, MI 49255-9726 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 06, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 20221315 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274 |
| Document Number | 0202201315 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-01315 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | BRANCH COUNTY ABSTRACT AND TITLE INC, BRANCH CNTY ABSTRACT & TTL I |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 231 MORSE ST, 231, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1459 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 900 S RAY QUINCY RD, MONTGOMERY, MI 49255-9726 |
Source: Branch County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch County |
| County Subdivision | Algansee Township |
| Unified School District | Reading Community Schools (KG - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $152,492 (+140.62%) | $304,984 (+140.62%) | |
| 2025 | $482.00 (+2.34%) Additional exemption filed | $63,375 | $126,750 |
| 2024 | $471.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Branch County (26023C), updated April 19, 2010 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 2 locations within about half a mile of this property, a small sample
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Lakeland Internet | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 100 / 20 |
Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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