Washington County property record for 505 E Main St, Brighton, IA 52540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,457 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.552 acres (24,024 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $804 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-31-226-022 |
| Primary APN | 14-31-226-022 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,457 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 237 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 24,024 sqft (0.552 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 264 ft deep x 91 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Deck Area | 306 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 505 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52540-9444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 29 NE BRIGHTON OL |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIGHTON |
| Legal Block | 226 |
| Legal Lot Number | 022 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON IA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIGHTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5016 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
505 E Main 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 313, BRIGHTON, IA 52540-0313 |
| 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 505 E Main St was $804 with a homeowner's exemption, up 15.5% 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 | $78,400 (-) Land $7,000 Building $71,400 | $78,400 (-) Land $7,000 Building $71,400 | |
| 2025 | $804.00 (+15.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $78,400 Land $7,000 Building $71,400 | $78,400 Land $7,000 Building $71,400 |
| 2024 | $696.00 | ||
| 2023 | $67,600 (+32.03%) Land $7,000 Building $60,600 | $67,600 Land $7,000 Building $60,600 | |
| 2022 | $862.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $51,200 Land $7,000 Building $44,200 | |
| 2021 | $51,200 Land $7,000 Building $44,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 E Main 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 505 E Main 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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