Is Brighton, IA 52540 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Brighton is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Brighton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Brighton, IA 52540 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 76 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (26 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $127,945. Overall, Brighton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Jefferson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Packwood 52580 (50% sold over asking) and Fairfield 52556 (6% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Brighton real estate
Is Brighton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Brighton, IA 52540 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Brighton?
The typical home went under contract in 76 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Brighton sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Brighton?
About 1.41% of a home’s value a year in Jefferson County, or roughly $5,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Brighton?
The median sale price was $127,945 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $90 per square foot.
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