Branch County property record for 1199 Lester Rd, Reading, MI 49274
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 9.38 acres (408,593 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,284 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120-035-200-010-00 |
| Primary APN | 120-035-200-010-00 |
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| Lot Area | 408,593 sqft (9.38 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1199 LESTER RD |
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| City | READING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49274-9524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM 185 FT E OF NW COR OF E 1/2 OF NE 1/4 & TH S 360 FT & TH E 1205 FT & TH N 360 FT & TH W 1205 FT TO POB 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 |
1199 Lester Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1199 LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274-9524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20245441 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201906635 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1199 LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274-9524 |
| Document Number | 201906635 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-06635 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 205 E 200 N, ANGOLA, MI 46073 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1199 Lester Rd was $2,284, up 179.6% 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 | $56,162 (+8.49%) | $112,324 (+8.49%) | |
| 2025 | $2,284.00 (+179.56%) | $51,767 | $103,534 |
| 2024 | $817.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1199 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 1199 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.
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