Washington County property record for 503 E Main St, Brighton, IA 52540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,405 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.618 acres (26,906 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,664 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-31-226-027 |
| Primary APN | 14-31-226-027 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,405 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 564 sqft |
| Basement Area | 564 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 564 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 26,906 sqft (0.618 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 503 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52540-7722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 27 NE BRI N 125 FT EXC W 35.83 FT OL 28 & E 12 FT OF S 155.5 FT OL |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHEAST BRIGHTON |
| Legal Block | 226 |
| Legal Lot Number | 027 |
| 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 87, BRIGHTON, IA 52540-0087 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $101,800 (-) Land $6,600 Building $95,200 | $101,800 (-) Land $6,600 Building $95,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,664.00 (+9.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $101,800 (+16.74%) Land $6,600 Building $95,200 | $101,800 (+16.74%) Land $6,600 Building $95,200 |
| 2024 | $1,518.00 (+19.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $87,200 (+31.13%) Land $6,600 Building $80,600 | $87,200 (+31.13%) Land $6,600 Building $80,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,274.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,500 Land $6,600 Building $59,900 | |
| 2021 | $66,500 Land $6,600 Building $59,900 |
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 | 0.02% 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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