Washington County property record for 101 E Main St, Brighton, IA 52540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,564 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,258 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-31-205-010 |
| Primary APN | 14-31-205-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,564 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,084 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,944 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 101 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52540-7723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 06 07 OP LOT 5 & |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIGHTON CTY |
| Legal Block | 205 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIGHTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5026 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 E MAIN ST, BRIGHTON, IA 52540-7723 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020232311 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON IA |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 101 E MAIN ST, BRIGHTON, IA 52540-7723 |
| Document Number | 0020232311 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-2311 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 E MAIN ST, BRIGHTON, IA 52540-7723 |
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Brighton City |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Washington Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $68,700 (-) Land $8,600 Building $60,100 | $68,700 (-) Land $8,600 Building $60,100 | |
| 2025 | $1,258.00 (+5.89%) | $68,700 (+14.12%) Land $8,600 Building $60,100 | $68,700 (+14.12%) Land $8,600 Building $60,100 |
| 2024 | $1,188.00 (+66.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $60,200 (+46.47%) Land $8,600 Building $51,600 | $60,200 (+46.47%) Land $8,600 Building $51,600 | |
| 2022 | $712.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,100 Land $8,600 Building $32,500 | |
| 2021 | $41,100 Land $8,600 Building $32,500 |
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 9, 2015
| 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 80% of the US · above 49% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY serves 600 people · EPA ID IA9209043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Kalona Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless | 500 / 200 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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