Branch County property record for 1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI 49274 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 3,472 sqft Building Perimeter |
| Lot Size | 82,328 sqft (1.89 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,494.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 120-036-100-005-01 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,472 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor | 3,008 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 928 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 928 sqft Unfinished |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 82,328 sqft (1.89 acres) |
| Street Address | 1237 LESTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49274-9526 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAND IN NW 1/4 DESC AS BEG N 89DEG 51MIN 13SEC W 666.88 FT FROM N 1/4 COR TH S 00DEG 8MIN 47SEC W 350 FT TH S 58DEG 20MIN |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Minor Civil Division | ALGANSEE |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
Source: Branch County records · APN 120-036-100-005-01
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274-9526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20181465 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0201607152 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1237 LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274-9526 |
| Document Number | 201801465 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-01465 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $344.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 935 HAMMAN RD, 935, MONTGOMERY, MI 49255-9721 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274-9526 |
Source: Branch County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified August 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $210,865 (-0.01%) | $421,730 (-0.01%) | |
| 2025 | $4,494.00 (+0.18%) | $210,878 | $421,756 |
| 2024 | $4,486.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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