Washington County property record for 509 E Main St, Brighton, IA 52540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 3.31 acres (144,183 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,214 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-31-226-041 |
| Primary APN | 14-31-226-041 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 144,183 sqft (3.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 321 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 509 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 52540-9429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NE BRIGHTON LOT 31 EXC E 84 FT & S 72 FT X 264 FT & PAR H |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIGHTON |
| Legal Block | 226 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 E MAIN ST, BRIGHTON, IA 52540-9429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20122358 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2012 / 2358 |
| 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 | $131,800 (-) Land $32,200 Building $99,600 | $131,800 (-) Land $32,200 Building $99,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,214.00 (+15.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $131,800 (+22.83%) Land $32,200 Building $99,600 | $131,800 (+22.83%) Land $32,200 Building $99,600 |
| 2024 | $1,916.00 (-0.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $107,300 (+23.48%) Land $22,500 Building $84,800 | $107,300 (+23.48%) Land $22,500 Building $84,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,922.00 | $86,900 Land $22,500 Building $64,400 | |
| 2021 | $86,900 Land $22,500 Building $64,400 |
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 62% of the US · above 68% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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