Active Listings
6
⇩ 50% vs 12 last year
Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The BRIGHTON, IA real estate market (52540) currently shows 6 active listings. Homes are averaging 45 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 45 days on market compared to 41 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 28% year-over-year, from $147,500 to $106,175.
Population: 1,230 · Density: 4.9/mi² · Median household income: $56,908
Typical home value: $97,380 · Homeownership: 74.6%
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52540 | Brighton, IA 52540 | 0.0 mi | 4 | $342,668 | $89,000 | $85,667 |
| 52585 | Richland, IA 52585 | 8.9 mi | 3 | $562,350 | $187,450 | $187,450 |
| 52353 | Washington, IA 52353 | 11.2 mi | 44 | $9,510,688 | $210,200 | $216,152 |
| 52248 | Keota, IA 52248 | 14.2 mi | 3 | $508,749 | $161,375 | $169,583 |
| 52621 | Crawfordsville, IA 52621 | 15.5 mi | 3 | $1,047,000 | $399,000 | $349,000 |
| 52641 | Mount Pleasant, IA 52641 | 17.1 mi | 42 | $10,215,072 | $219,250 | $243,216 |
| 52533 | Batavia, IA 52533 | 19.8 mi | 3 | $553,899 | $184,000 | $184,633 |
| 52567 | Libertyville, IA 52567 | 20.3 mi | 3 | $432,501 | $154,500 | $144,167 |
| 52356 | Wellman, IA 52356 | 22.0 mi | 6 | $2,205,450 | $340,000 | $367,575 |
| 52644 | Mount Union, IA 52644 | 22.7 mi | 2 | $178,000 | $89,000 | $89,000 |
| 52335 | South English, IA 52335 | 24.2 mi | 1 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| 52649 | Salem, IA 52649 | 24.8 mi | 1 | $144,500 | $144,500 | $144,500 |
| 52247 | Kalona, IA 52247 | 25.3 mi | 7 | $3,040,758 | $366,225 | $434,394 |
As of September 2026, there are 6 active listings in BRIGHTON, IA (zip code 52540), compared to 12 the prior year.
The median listing price in BRIGHTON, IA 52540 is $106,175 as of September 2026, a 28% decrease from $147,500 the prior year.
Homes in BRIGHTON, IA 52540 spend an average of 45 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 41 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, BRIGHTON, IA 52540 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 45 days on market compared to 41 days last year.
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