








A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |


Investment property for sale in Brighton at 402 S Mechanic St, Brighton, IA, 52540 uses $76,245 cash to close to unlock $2,544/yr annual cash flow and $212/mo monthly cash flow. Total monthly income runs $1,706/mo, and a $1,126/mo payment keeps the spread at $212/mo. Purchase price stands at $230,000, and rental yield measures 8.9% with $1,706/mo rent. Return on cash invested shows 23.25% in year one, and 5% annual appreciation builds toward $63,545 over five years. Five-year ROI reaches 121.13% and total cumulative return in cash records $92,359. Financing may use Ziffy Mortgage’s DSCR loan, which bases approval on $1,706/mo property income covering a $1,126/mo payment rather than investor’s personal income.
Single Family
Built in 1914
8,276 sqft lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 52540, Brighton, IA area.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 625 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 431 (69.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 138 (22.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 56 ( 9.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $135,500 |
| Average Home Value | $196,015 |
Residential
451
Single Family
451
Multi-Family
0
Businesses
30
Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-30 | Sold | $230,000 |
| 2025-05-03 | Listed for sale | $239,900 |
| 2023-09-01 | Sold | $248,900 |
Date | Tax Paid | Tax Increase Rate | Value | Value Increase Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-12 | $1870.00 | 13.61% | $174,000 | 60.66% |
| 2023-10-12 | $1646.00 | 3.52% | $108,300 | 30.01% |
| 2022-10-12 | $1590.00 | 146.13% | $83,300 | N/A |



Listed by: Hayley Hershberger • KALONA REALTY, INC.
Mls Name: Iowa City Area AOR
Mls Provider:
Mls ID: #202502951
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