Branch County property record for 866 Lester Rd, Reading, MI 49274
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,755 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,961 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer Nov 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 120-029-400-015-99 |
| Primary APN | 120-029-400-015-99 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,755 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,455 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,455 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,455 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 912 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 866 LESTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | READING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49274-9521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM 669.15 FT DUE E OF S QTR COR SEC 29 TO BEG TH N 00DEG 42MIN E 448 FT DUE E 291.7 FT TH S 00DEG 42MIN W 448 FT TO S LI SEC |
| Legal Range | 05W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ALGANSEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3044 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
Source: Branch County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 866 LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274-9521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 2, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202304317 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 866 LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274-9521 |
| Document Number | 0202304317 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-04317 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 866 LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274-9521 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRANCH MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 866 LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274-9521 |
| Document Number | 0202007509 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-07509 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2023 |
| 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 | 866 LESTER RD, READING, MI 49274-9521 |
Source: Branch County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch County |
| County Subdivision | Algansee Township |
| Unified School District | Quincy Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $127,258 (+3.22%) | $254,516 (+3.22%) | |
| 2025 | $2,961.00 (+6.43%) | $123,286 (+16.29%) | $246,572 (+16.29%) |
| 2024 | $2,782.00 | ||
| 2023 | $106,015 | $212,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| MetaLINK Technologies Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
| Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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