Washington County property record for 307 E Main St, Brighton, IA 52540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,302 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.508 acres (22,126 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,154 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-31-226-028 |
| Primary APN | 14-31-226-028 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,302 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,047 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,047 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,047 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,126 sqft (0.508 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 149 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 307 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52540-9434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 23 NE BRIGHTON OL |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH EAST BRIGHTON |
| Legal Block | 226 |
| Legal Lot Number | 028 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIGHTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5016 |
| 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 | PO BOX 184, BRIGHTON, IA 52540-0184 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20132266 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2013 / 2266 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003711 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $152,100 (-) Land $10,100 Building $142,000 | $152,100 (-) Land $10,100 Building $142,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,154.00 (+10.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $152,100 (+16.2%) Land $10,100 Building $142,000 | $152,100 (+16.2%) Land $10,100 Building $142,000 |
| 2024 | $1,944.00 (+0.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $130,900 (+31.16%) Land $10,100 Building $120,800 | $130,900 (+31.16%) Land $10,100 Building $120,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,936.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,800 Land $10,100 Building $89,700 | |
| 2021 | $99,800 Land $10,100 Building $89,700 |
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 66% of the US · above 60% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Kalona Cooperative Telephone Company.
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