Jefferson County property record for 1237 Walnut Ave, Brighton, IA 52540
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individuals on Record |
| Last Sale | $372,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,740 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-14-100-003 |
| Primary APN | 04-14-100-003 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1237 WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52540-8625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SW NW 14 73 8 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | WALNUT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 90100 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individuals on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | 2 Co-owners on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1237 WALNUT AVE, BRIGHTON, IA 52540-8625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0020220812 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Fairfield Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,100 (+19.43%) Land $59,300 Building $155,800 | $215,100 (+19.43%) Land $59,300 Building $155,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,740.00 (+31.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $180,100 (+39.61%) Land $47,800 Building $132,300 | $180,100 (+39.61%) Land $47,800 Building $132,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,088.00 Additional exemption filed | $129,000 Land $37,300 Building $91,700 | |
| 2021 | $129,000 Land $37,300 Building $91,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 6, 2021
| 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 | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 77% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Kalona Cooperative Telephone Company Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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