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  • $156,800

    401 W Fountain St, Brighton, IA 52540

    3beds
    2baths
    2,077sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1910
    0.39 Acres Lot
    $156,800 Zestimate®
    $75/sqft
    $1,620 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $156,800

    $135,000 - $179,000

    $1,620/mo

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    What's special

    Love character homes? This home is for you. The woodwork throughout the main level is absolutely stunning. Originally built in 1910 by the Fleak family, owners of the Brighton Lumber Company. The living room, large foyer, and dining room walls are made of gorgeous raised paneling of walnut, oak, cherry, and maple. All woods were harvested locally, planed, and dried for installation. Features include built in window seats, china hutch, kitchen pantry, an open staircase, and impressive antique lights. Enter the front door from the wrap-around porch to a grand foyer with an open staircase and beautiful columns leading to the living and dining room. Large kitchen with eat at bar that is open to the dining room. Main level also has a large family room, bedroom, and bathroom. Upstairs has two bedrooms with large closets and a bathroom (also with large closet). This home sits on a large lot, has an attached garage with large storage area, a detached garage, and a bonus storage shed.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,077 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other, Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.39 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1430379004

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Masonry
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Brighton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $75/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $134,800
    • Annual tax amount: $2,328

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/3/2018Sold$78,500+4.8%$38/sqft
    Source: NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5357233 Report a problem
    7/30/2018Pending sale$74,900$36/sqft
    Source: Greiner Real Estate & Auction #20170015 Report a problem
    5/21/2018Listed for sale$74,900$36/sqft
    Source: Greiner Real Estate & Auction #20170015 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,328 +3.2%$134,800 +14.2%
    2024$2,256 +17%$118,000
    2023$1,928 +8.4%$118,000 +35.3%
    2022$1,778 +2.3%$87,200 +4.9%
    2021$1,738 +2.1%$83,100 +4.8%
    2020$1,702 +29.7%$79,300
    2019$1,312 +9.2%$79,300 +7.2%
    2018$1,202 $74,000 +3.1%
    2017$1,202 +16.5%$71,800 +12.2%
    2016$1,032 +2.8%$64,000
    2015$1,004 +3.5%$64,000
    2014$970 +2.3%$64,000
    2013$948 -4.4%$64,000
    2012$992 +2.3%--
    2011$970 +3%--
    2010$942 +8.8%--
    2009$866 +8.3%--
    2008$800 -1.7%--
    2007$814 --
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 52540

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Washington Community Schools

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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