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$84,676$24 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 48How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $40,000 on Mar 13, 2018

1237 LESTER RD

READING, MI 49274
3
Beds
0
Baths
3,472 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$85K
$41K low$129K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Mar 13, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,495 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$210,865 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$210,878
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$421,730

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBRANCH
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.89
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Owens High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 4.8 mi
E
Reynolds Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 5.0 mi

District: Reading Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49274These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.71
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,994
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.65 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,305
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,375
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.50%

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How this home compares

1237 Lester Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 88% of homes in Branch County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Reading 49274
  • Among the largest homes in Reading 49274
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Branch County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Reading 49274

What homes are worth in Reading 49274

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$48K$501K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Reading 49274.

How it measures up in Reading 49274

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 49274.

Estimated value$84,676
CheaperTypical $170,734Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$24
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,472 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,125 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 1237 Lester Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 49274Branch County
Estimated valuepricier than$84,67615% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than3,472 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.89 ac68% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than19009% of homes17% of homes

About 1237 Lester Rd

How much is 1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI is $84,676 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $40,696 to $128,656. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI last sell?

1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI last sold on Mar 13, 2018 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI?

1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI has 3 bedrooms, 3,472 square feet of living space and a 1.89-acre lot.

When was 1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI built?

1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI?

1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI is assigned to Owens High School (middle), rated D+; Reynolds Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Reading Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI compare to other homes in Reading 49274?

Among the 2,004 homes in Reading 49274, it is worth more than 15% of them ($84,676 against a typical $170,734), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($24 against a typical $166), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,472 ft² against a typical 1,125 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (1.89 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1900 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Branch County, it is worth more than 12% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1237 Lester Rd, Reading, MI was $4,495. The county assessed it at $210,865.

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