Sold for $228,000

$228,000

106 S Farmer St, Brighton, IA 52540

5beds

3,692sqft

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1968

0.4 Acres Lot

$231,900 Zestimate^®

$62/sqft

$2,400 Estimated rent

Home value

$231,900

Estimated sales range

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What's special

Welcome to this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3-bath home featuring desirable main level living and a fully finished basement. Recent updates include a brand-new A/C unit (2024), new water heater (2025), remodeled kitchen and basement, and new vinyl plank in all main level bedrooms. Enjoy cozy evenings by the wood-burning fireplace in the living room or make use of the wood-burning stove in the detached 18x30 shop—perfect for hobbies, storage, or workspace. The fenced backyard includes a swing set and plenty of room to play, garden, or relax. Situated on a generous 0.40-acre corner lot, this home also features an attached garage and a welcoming front porch—ideal for enjoying small-town living and local events. Don't miss this move-in ready gem with room to grow and entertain!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Family Room

Heating

Natural Gas, Other, Forced Air

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Or Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room

Features

Primary On Main Level, Pantry
Flooring: LVP
Windows: Double Pane Windows
Basement: Block,Full,Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning, Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,692
Total interior livable area: 3,692 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,892
Finished area below ground: 1,800

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage - Attached
Has attached garage: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: Patio, Front Porch
Exterior features: Garden
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 0.4 Acres
Dimensions: 132 x 132
Features: Less Than Half Acre

Details

Additional structures: Outbuilding
Parcel number: 1431134005
Zoning: Residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Frame, Aluminum Siding

Condition

Year built: 1968

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Park, Playground
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: NA

Location

Region: Brighton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $62/sqft
Tax assessed value: $206,500
Annual tax amount: $3,236
Date on market: 6/19/2025
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/9/2025	Sold	$228,000+4.1%$62/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202504072 Report a problem
6/19/2025	Listed for sale	$219,000+68.5%$59/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202504072 Report a problem
3/15/2021	Sold	$130,000$35/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #202006997 Report a problem
12/11/2020	Listed for sale	$130,000+65.6%$35/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Legacy Group #202006997 Report a problem
6/29/2016	Sold	$78,500-33.2%$21/sqft
Source: Iowa City Area AOR #20161679 Report a problem
2/24/2016	Listing removed	--
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
11/16/2015	Sold	$117,500+487.5%$32/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/7/2015	Price change	$20,000-85.7%$5/sqft
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
10/31/2015	Listed for sale	--
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
12/20/2012	Sold	$140,000+0.1%$38/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/4/2012	Listed for sale	$139,900+16.6%$38/sqft
Source: Golden Crest Realty #6458 Report a problem
12/24/2008	Sold	$120,000$33/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,346 +3.4%	$206,500 +14.8%
2024	$3,236 +0.2%	$179,800
2023	$3,228 -1.5%	$179,800 +16.1%
2022	$3,276 +2.8%	$154,800 -4.5%
2021	$3,186 +2.2%	$162,100 +5.3%
2020	$3,118 +9.4%	$154,000
2019	$2,850 +8.5%	$154,000 +7.2%
2018	$2,626	$143,700 +3.2%
2017	$2,626 +5.9%	$139,200 +11.4%
2016	$2,480 +1.6%	$124,900 -1.2%
2015	$2,440	$126,400 +16.8%
2014	$2,440 +39%	$108,200
2013	$1,756 -3.4%	$108,200
2012	$1,818 +1.1%	--
2011	$1,798 +2.4%	--
2010	$1,756 +7.3%	--
2009	$1,636	--

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Neighborhood: 52540

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Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

5/10
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
Grades: 3-5Distance: 11 mi
4/10
Washington Junior High School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 11.1 mi
2/10
Washington High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 10.4 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Washington
Middle: Washington
High: Washington

Source: Iowa City Area AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.