Washington County property record for 407 E Madison St, Brighton, IA 52540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $862 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-31-211-006 |
| Primary APN | 14-31-211-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,520 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 287 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 407 E MADISON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52540-7718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 07 17 OP LOT 8 & E 44 FT |
| Legal Block | 211 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIGHTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5030 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
407 E Madison St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 95, BRIGHTON, IA 52540-0095 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 407 E Madison St was $862 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.9% 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 | $58,000 (-) Land $7,200 Building $50,800 | $58,000 (-) Land $7,200 Building $50,800 | |
| 2025 | $862.00 (+9.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $58,000 Land $7,200 Building $50,800 | $58,000 Land $7,200 Building $50,800 |
| 2024 | $784.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,000 (+27.88%) Land $7,200 Building $42,800 | $50,000 Land $7,200 Building $42,800 | |
| 2022 | $668.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,100 Land $7,200 Building $31,900 | |
| 2021 | $39,100 Land $7,200 Building $31,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 407 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 407 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 | Indirect within 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 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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