For Sale220d on marketHistoric · 111 yrs
408 S Mechanic St
Brighton, IA, 52540 • 52540 • Washington County
$89,000
$101/sqft
-$6,000 since Oct 24, 2025
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
1Baths
877Sqft
0.2 acLot
1915Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1915 · 111 years of history
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Market activity
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220 days on market
Established listing
$101/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1915 · Historic
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Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$580/month
Principal & Interest$462
Property Tax$89
Insurance$30
Down payment20% ($17,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $71,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1915
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ParkingGravel
Lot8,844 sqft
Days on Zillow220 Days
Price/sqft$101
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1915
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGravel
BasementCrawl Space
Lot8,844 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood52540
Annual tax$1,596
Parcel1431178006
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Gravel
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market220
Tax rate1.35%
Price/sqft$101
On marketSep 1, 2025
PostedSep 1, 2025
Last sold$57,500
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedMar 4, 2026
Tour days9
Views440
Favorites13
How are the schools in Brighton?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Brighton, IA, 52540
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 24, 2025Price Change$89,000$101NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 2, 2025Price Change$95,000$108NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 1, 2025Listed For Sale$102,500$117NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 31, 2020Sold$57,500$66NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 18, 2020Pending Sale$57,000$65Greiner Real Estate & Auction
Mar 22, 2020Listed For Sale$57,000$65Greiner Real Estate & Auction
Mar 18, 2020Sold$24,000$27Iowa City Area AOR
Jan 18, 2020Pending Sale$39,000$44Elliott Realty Group
Nov 20, 2019Price Change$39,000$44Elliott Realty Group
Sep 10, 2019Price Change$42,000$48Elliott Realty Group
Aug 17, 2019Listed For Sale$49,900$57Elliott Realty Group
May 21, 2014Sold$65,000$74Public Record
Price Change$89,000
Oct 24, 2025•$101/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$95,000
Oct 2, 2025•$108/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$102,500
Sep 1, 2025•$117/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$57,500
Jul 31, 2020•$66/sqft•NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$57,000
May 18, 2020•$65/sqft•Greiner Real Estate & Auction
Listed For Sale$57,000
Mar 22, 2020•$65/sqft•Greiner Real Estate & Auction
Sold$24,000
Mar 18, 2020•$27/sqft•Iowa City Area AOR
Pending Sale$39,000
Jan 18, 2020•$44/sqft•Elliott Realty Group
Price Change$39,000
Nov 20, 2019•$44/sqft•Elliott Realty Group
Price Change$42,000
Sep 10, 2019•$48/sqft•Elliott Realty Group
Listed For Sale$49,900
Aug 17, 2019•$57/sqft•Elliott Realty Group
Sold$65,000
May 21, 2014•$74/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
18 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$1,546$80,900
Apr 10, 2023$1,358$80,900
Apr 10, 2022$1,314$61,400
Apr 10, 2021$1,280$61,400
Apr 10, 2020$992$58,400
Apr 10, 2019$900$58,400
Apr 10, 2018$694$54,500
Apr 10, 2017$694$46,500
Apr 10, 2016$664$45,500
Apr 10, 2015$648$45,600
Apr 10, 2014$624$45,600
Apr 10, 2013$610$45,600
Apr 10, 2012$650—
Apr 10, 2011$568—
Apr 10, 2010$548—
Apr 10, 2009$496—
Apr 10, 2008$454—
Apr 10, 2007$468—
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Brighton, IA • Washington County
Nearby cities
AinsworthBrightonCoppockCrawfordsvilleKalonaRiversideWashingtonWellman
Nearby zip codes
52540
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