$99,900
$20K PRICE DROP

205 W Madison St Brighton, IA 52540

Estimated payment $665/month

Total Views 2,210
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,340 Sq Ft
$75 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Library
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Country Kitchen
  • Laundry Room
  • Shed

About This Home

Two-bedroom starter home nestled in a rural community in Washington County with a nice usable backyard. The eat-in kitchen comes with all the appliances, island, and tons of cabinet storage. Spacious living room with LVP flooring. 1st floor office area with a knotty pine accent and three closets for additional storage. 1st floor laundry. The upper-level features two large bedrooms with a bonus sitting or play area. There is a back room off of the kitchen that is great for a drop zone area. New carpet on the stairs and all rooms upstairs.

Listing Agent

Jessica Yoder

KALONA REALTY, INC. Listed on: 07/11/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Sarah Bigley

KALONA REALTY, INC.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,464

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x132
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,340 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Library

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Stone or Rock in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

  • Washington Elementary And Middle School
  • Washington High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-31-135-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,464

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1340
  • Homebuilder: unk
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Leppert
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Broker Loaded
  • Remarks: The home and shed are being sold in as-is condition. Buyers may conduct inspections, but the seller will not make any remedies.
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Tax Year Report: 2023
  • Directions: Hwy 1 into Brighton, continue South on N Benton St, turn East on E Madison St
  • L O1 Dues Paid: y
  • L O2 Dues Paid: y
  • Amenities: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Basement Remarks: Stone, Full, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Cable Available, Foyer-Entrance
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Country Kitchen, Kit/Dining Rm Comb
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre, Level
  • Possession R: Negotiable
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: 2 Story
  • Remarks2: Two-bedroom starter home nestled in a rural community in Washington County with a nice usable backyard. The eat-in kitchen comes with all the appliances, island, and tons of cabinet storage. Spacious living room with LVP flooring. 1st floor office area with a knotty pine accent and three closets for additional storage. 1st floor laundry. The upper-level features two large bedrooms with a bonus sitting or play area. There is a back room off of the kitchen that is great for a drop zone area. New carpet on the stairs and all rooms upstairs.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Sq Ft Above: 1340
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, 1st Floor, Main
  • Mstr Br Level: Upper
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1 Car, 2 Cars, 3 Cars

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: City Sewer, City Water, Water Heater
  • Heating Cooling: Gas, Central, Forced Air

Schools

  • Elementary School: Washington
  • Middle School: Washington
  • High School: Washington
  • High School: Washington
  • Jr Middle School: Washington
  • Elementary School: Washington

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.2
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 66x132
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Gross Tax County City: 1464
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-31-135-004

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,464 $87,100 $4,300 $82,800
2023 $1,268 $87,100 $4,300 $82,800
2022 $1,224 $66,200 $4,300 $61,900
2021 $1,224 $66,200 $4,300 $61,900
2020 $1,342 $62,500 $4,300 $58,200
2019 $1,230 $58,400 $0 $0
2018 $964 $47,900 $0 $0
2017 $754 $36,900 $0 $0
2016 $732 $36,900 $0 $0
2015 $732 $32,000 $0 $0
2014 $618 $22,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2025 08/14/25 Price Changed $99,900 -4.8% $75 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Price Changed $104,900 -4.5% $78 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Price Changed $109,900 -8.3% $82 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $119,900 -- $89 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $73,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $15,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $68,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $48,000 Construction
Closed $0 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202504534

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 14-31-135-004