5280 Bauer Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
OFF MARKET

5280 Bauer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116

  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 7,892 sqft (on 38 acres)

$2,852,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 4, 2026

$2,852,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 4, 2026
4 Beds
5 Baths
7,892 sqft
(on 38 acres)

Local Information

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Description

One of a kind is a perfect description for this home and property! This luxurious retreat, listed at appraised value, is less than 2 miles from downtown Brighton on paved roads and with a sidewalk to bike/run/walk to town. The open concept home, built in 2017, offers stunning views of the 38-acre property. The grand foyer leads to a great room with 29' ceilings that includes custom pine beams, a stone fireplace, hardwood floors and a wall of windows that makes you feel like you are up north or in your mountain hideaway. The adjoining kitchen features radiant slate floors, a large island for entertaining, quartz counters, stainless appliances, walk-in pantry and a large eating area. The four-season room has a natural fireplace and access to the Trex deck and 3 walls of windows to bring the beauty of the property inside. The primary suite features a coffered ceiling a private balcony/deck, jetted tub, spacious closet, and walk-in shower. Upstairs you will find a large loft family room with a craft area and a hallway lined with custom built-ins. three bedrooms and two full baths and a 2nd laundry complete the upper level. The lower level has radiant floor heat, a large finished area that can be used for a variety of activities, an expansive exercise room and a full bath with a sauna and steam shower complete the lower level walkout. Outside enjoy a large covered patio with a natural fireplace, TV and ceiling fans to enjoy the outdoors. The 4+ car garage has a dog wash, cabinets with granite counters and additional storage. A gated entrance, circular driveway, professional landscaping, wildlife (deer, turkeys, waterfowl along with many others) and two outbuildings are included in this fabulous property that is located close to schools (elementary and high school), downtown Brighton and highway access. Schedule your appointment to view this magnificent property in person as soon as possible.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 11, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
4 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 5280 Bauer Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Full,Walk Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 15
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 5
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 7892 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Underground UtilitiesAppliances: Built In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Trash Compactor, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Laundry RoomMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fans,Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Great Room, Wood BurningHas a FireplaceJetted Bath Tub
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: GroundLevelwSteps

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt CompositionPatio / Porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, TerraceFencing: FencedOther Structures: BarnsExterior: Balcony, Gutter Guard System, LightingFoundation: Basement, Poured
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Four Car Garage,Attached,Circular Driveway,Direct Access,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,Side Entrance
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 5518 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 2374 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 60

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2017
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: A Frame
Building
Construction Materials: Other, StoneNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1135200021

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,900,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jun 01 2023Possession Timing: Close Plus 31 to 60 Days

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brighton
School Information
High School District: Brighton

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 38 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Short Sale No, Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 20230015310Above Grade Unfinished Area: 5518Activation Date: Thu Mar 09 2023Showing Requirements: AppointmentLockBox
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Scott Bohlen, (810) 227-5500
Preview Properties PC
Bought with: Stephen Oaks, (248) 755-0897, RE/MAX Classic
Source: Realcomp II, MLS#20230015310

Price History for 5280 Bauer Rd

DatePriceEventSource
06/29/2023$2,700,000Sold
Realcomp II #20230015310
06/09/2023$2,900,000PendingRealcomp II #20230015310
03/09/2023$2,900,000Listed For SaleRealcomp II #20230015310
09/10/2013$549,000Sold
N/A
07/13/2013$549,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Brighton

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$369K
$19.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$183
$2MoM
Available listings
124
15MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$2,626,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5280 Bauer Rd

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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Bath
Sqft
5744 Wyndam Ln, Brighton, MI
0.30
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$1,950,000
06/12/25
5
4.5
7,082
5523 Hidden Pines Dr, Brighton, MI
0.33
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$1,133,000
08/13/25
5
4.5
5,846
5401 Lone Pine Ct, Brighton, MI
0.31
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$620,000
07/28/25
4
3.5
4,253
7203 River Ridge Ct, Brighton, MI
0.46
Single-Family Home
$1,020,000
12/22/25
5
5.5
6,730
5258 Hidden Pines Dr, Brighton, MI
0.52
Single-Family Home
$960,000
10/07/25
4
3.5
5,996
5068 Brookwood Meadows Dr, Brighton, MI
0.35
Single-Family Home
$629,000
04/22/26
4
3.5
3,688
5372 Princeton Ct, Brighton, MI
0.44
Single-Family Home
$623,000
03/10/26
5
4.5
4,414
5306 Hidden Pines Ct, Brighton, MI
0.46
Single-Family Home
$855,000
04/15/26
4
3.5
3,393
5971 Barclay Dr, Brighton, MI
0.75
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
11/24/25
5
4.5
5,513
6771 Foxboro Ct, Brighton, MI
0.44
Single-Family Home
$610,000
07/09/25
4
2.5
3,434

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What Locals Say about Brighton

At least 227 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 87 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 84 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say there's wildlife

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 46 % Say there are community events

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 35 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 26 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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    "Good neighborhoods and a great school system. Moved here with kids in elementary and middle school and it was a great decision. "
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    "I love it. It’s beautiful and very family oriented. There’s also lots of parks and communities. Plenty of things to do around here. "
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    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood since 2000. It’s a great place and growing. The city of Brighton is fantastic with a small town feeling."
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  • Kevin & Debbie Scott
    "Brighton is such an amazing city to live in. There’s so many sides that people never see. You can venture downtown and have coffee, drinks, great food. You can go for a walk, cross bridges and get ice cream. You have city life, and solitary life all in one city. And the people of Brighton, absolutely love the attitude and vibes. "
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    "Brighton is such a peaceful community. There’s nothing negative I can really say of think of. The downtown area has some great food and places to meet up with friends or family. "
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  • Simon H
    "A long drive. No public transport here. No good jobs here. Nice quiet place to live but need to travel more than 20 away for good jobs and entertainment. "
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    "Great place to raise a family! Highly recommend the schools as welll and overall community. Access to many shopping outlets and "
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  • Carly.cenzer
    "Sunday afternoons in the summer time, they have free concerts at the Pavillion Park downtown. It's been a town tradition for some time now, a lot of fun to bring your whole family to. "
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  • Mikey S.
    "The yards are pretty small and you cannot have a fenced in back yard in most places. There are a lot of places that you can take your dog, including street fairs, restaurants and local pubs."
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  • Kevin V.
    "I live in a lake neighborhood. It’s tight lots with tall houses. The insides are nice, really beautiful, unique homes. The people are eccentric but extremely pleasant, nice people. I’m about to move out of my rental home but I’ve lived here for over a year now and my bike has been unlocked out back under auning since I moved in. No crime in Brighton, Mi."
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  • David C.
    "I have lived here for 20 years and like the trees and downtown and festivals. Mt Brighton is just 10 minutes away from my home."
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    "beautiful area , could not be more perfect except my grandkids are not here great water sports walking and many other sports , yoga on water, jet ski, horseback riding nearby and camping "
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    "Lots of dogs around, playing and being walked. everyone is very friendly to the dogs and owners regardless of breed for the most part. Lots of sidewalks and areas to walk those cuties"
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  • Mike
    "Central to everything. But the towns gotten really busy during the past few years....................."
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  • Jessica J.
    "I don’t know. I just work here and then go home. Lost of sports bars, and tons of traffic. There are a couple good places for food, and one good coffee shop."
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  • Doug H.
    "Love the Brighton area. A lot to do yet a home town feel. Love to walk downtown for bars,restaurants and festivals. "
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    "Good access to highways but very little public transport. It’s not very bike or pedestrian friendly. The township needs more sidewalks. "
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  • Doug H.
    "Nice neighborhood within walking distance of downtown Brighton. Walk to restaurants and bars in a trendy downtown venue. "
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  • Heiditarro
    "We have a great downtown and great schools. There are several parks close by. Brighton is central to several larger towns. "
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  • Doug H.
    "We have lived in Brighton for 9 years. Perfect mix of privacy and things to do. The area has grown a lot recently but still has a headache Motown feel. "
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  • Nick S.
    "My commute is very short to downtown Brighton and traffic usually isn’t that bad. Brighton is a great place to live. "
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  • CT
    "Great network of sidewalks, parks and walking trails, friendly towards dogs, Camp Bow Wow is close by."
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  • Nick S.
    "Lived here 13 years - great town and people - Downtown is awesome and people are friendly - Mill Pond downtown is a fun family place to hang out "
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    "Dogs love the lake and being able to see ducks and swans when they are walked around the lake. Lots of wildlife. ..............."
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  • jdmurf11
    "It’s been 32+ years we’ve lived in this neighborhood! Raised our 4 daughters here!! It’s an amazing Brighton Township neighborhood!"
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  • Sarah C.
    "There aren’t many parks or activities/facilities to accommodate baby and parent gathering. You have to drive everywhere. If you look on yelp there is a terrible selection for delivery food, which is huge when you have babies and no time to cook."
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  • Janine F.
    "Beautiful trees and natural setting. Abundant wildlife. Peace and quiet yet very convenient to a wide variety of amenities and excellent highway access "
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  • Candincream
    "There’s no association and all the lots are 1 acre. It’s a quiet and quaint little subdivision, but it’s only 5 min from shopping centers. "
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5280 Bauer Rd, Brighton, MI 48116 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 7,892 sqft single-family home built in 2017. This property is not currently available for sale. 5280 Bauer Rd was last sold on Jun 29, 2023 for $2,700,000 (7% lower than the asking price of $2,900,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 5280 Bauer Rd is $2,852,600.