Washington County property record for 400 E Madison St, Brighton, IA 52540
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $34 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-31-214-005 |
| Primary APN | 14-31-214-005 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
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| Street Address | 400 E MADISON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52540 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | 07 OL OF BRIGHTON W1/2 OL |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIGHTON |
| Legal Block | 214 |
| Legal Lot Number | 005 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIGHTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
400 E Madison St, an agricultural property, is held in a trust.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1205 E WASHINGTON ST, 255, WASHINGTON, IA 52353-2100 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 400 E Madison St was $34, down 15% from the year before.
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 | $1,900 (-) Land $500 Building $1,400 | $1,900 (-) Land $500 Building $1,400 | |
| 2025 | $34.00 (-15%) | $1,900 Land $500 Building $1,400 | $1,900 Land $500 Building $1,400 |
| 2024 | $40.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,700 (+41.67%) Land $500 Building $1,200 | $1,700 Land $500 Building $1,200 | |
| 2022 | $34.00 Additional exemption filed | $1,200 Land $400 Building $800 | |
| 2021 | $1,200 Land $400 Building $800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 400 E Madison St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 400 E Madison St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.02% 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 121 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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