Branch County property record for 1280 Lester Rd, Reading, MI 49274
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,882 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 6.23 acres (271,379 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,754 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120-025-400-015-00 |
| Primary APN | 120-025-400-015-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,882 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,546 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1887 |
| Lot Area | 271,379 sqft (6.23 acres) |
| Street Address | 1280 LESTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49274-9526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG AT SE COR OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 TH W 750 FT TH N 362 FT TH E 750 FT TH S 362 FT TO POB SEC 25 T7S R5W LC L716 |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ALGANSEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
1280 Lester Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2002.
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1280 LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274-9526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 922 / 495 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1280 Lester Rd was $2,754, up 6.3% 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 | $129,108 (+4.34%) | $258,216 (+4.34%) | |
| 2025 | $2,754.00 (+6.33%) | $123,735 | $247,470 |
| 2024 | $2,590.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1280 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 1280 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| DMCI Broadband Fixed Wireless | 40 / 10 |
May also be available: AT&T, Frontier, Mercury Fiber, Verizon.
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