8896 Buchanan Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
OFF MARKET

8896 Buchanan Rd
Brighton, MI 48116

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,736 sqft (on 0.55 acres)

$472,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,902/mo*
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$472,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 26, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,902/mo*
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3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,736 sqft
(on 0.55 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1997
Lot Size
0.55 acres
Living Area
1,736 sqft
Price/Sqft
$272
Parking
3 Car Garage
HOA
$17/Monthly

About this House

Beautiful curb appeal and location situated on over a half-acre setting! This well-maintained ranch style home offers an updated kitchen with plenty of storage in the six-foot island and walk-in pantry as well as granite counters, custom backsplash, stainless appliances & hardwood floors. Open concept to the dining area and vaulted great room with crown mouldings. Door wall off kitchen area walks out to a large glassed in 3 season room and brings the outdoors in. Step outside to a generous paver patio area to relax and enjoy your private view. Large primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom and spacious 8x7 walk-in closet. 2 additional bedrooms offer opportunity for flex space if needed with an added full bathroom. First floor laundry room off of the attached 3 car garage includes a sink, cabinets, closet and folding area. Full unfinished basement offers endless opportunities! Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac setting and minutes from downtown Brighton, expressway access, Huron Clinton Metropark golf course, Island Lake Recreation, shopping, dining, festivals and so much more. Low maintenance landscaping and exterior. You won't want to miss this amazing opportunity.
8896 Buchanan Rd, Brighton, MI 48116 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,736 sqft single-family home built in 1997. It last sold for $438,000 on Jun 7, 2024 (3% above the $425,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $472,700, with a rent estimate of $2,799/month.

Home Details for 8896 Buchanan Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 8
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1736 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliances, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry RoomMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fans,Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: GroundLevel

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Covered, PatioFoundation: Basement, Poured
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Three Car Garage,Attached,Direct Access,Electricityin Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: Cul De Sac, PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1736 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1997
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Exclusion(s) Do Not ExistParcel Number: 1606405003

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $425,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed May 22 2024Possession Timing: Close Plus 16 to 29 Days

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrightonCommunity: HIGH POINTE FARMS
School Information
High School District: Brighton

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: OtherHas an HOAHOA Fee: $200/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.55 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Short Sale No, Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Usda Loan, Va Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 20240033882Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1736Activation Date: Tue May 21 2024Showing Requirements: AppointmentLockBox
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Lisa A Tam, (810) 287-1344
The Tam Team Realtors Corp
Stephen Tam, (734) 747-2522
The Tam Team Realtors Corp
Bought with: Michele Caddick, (248) 467-2198, The Brand Real Estate
Source: Realcomp II, MLS#20240033882

Price History for 8896 Buchanan Rd

DatePriceEventSource
06/07/2024$438,000Sold
Realcomp II #20240033882
05/22/2024$425,000PendingRealcomp II #20240033882
05/21/2024$425,000Listed For SaleRealcomp II #20240033882
05/21/2014$245,000Sold
N/A
04/04/2014$245,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Brighton

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$414K
$22.05KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.5%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$194
$2MoM
Available listings
181
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,176
Assessment$412,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8896 Buchanan Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6961 Goldwin Dr, Brighton, MI
0.16
Single-Family Home
$459,500
09/19/25
3
2.5
2,011
6692 Goldwin Dr, Brighton, MI
0.29
Single-Family Home
$500,000
06/25/26
3
2.5
2,394
6891 Somerset Dr, Brighton, MI
0.27
Single-Family Home
$303,000
10/31/25
3
2
1,839
6912 Cheddar Valley Dr, Brighton, MI
0.30
Single-Family Home
$406,000
05/20/26
4
2
2,724
8812 Rio Vista St, Brighton, MI
0.50
Single-Family Home
$367,000
09/29/25
3
2
1,586
6339 Chaparral Dr, Brighton, MI
0.59
Single-Family Home
$440,000
09/26/25
4
2.5
2,868
6374 Rickett Rd, Brighton, MI
0.51
Single-Family Home
$444,500
05/11/26
3
2
2,260
1340 Baywood Cir, Brighton, MI
0.62
Single-Family Home
$550,000
08/29/25
4
2.5
2,573
8572 Lee Rd, Brighton, MI
0.54
Single-Family Home
$391,000
08/07/25
3
1
1,280

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What Locals Say about Brighton

At least 229 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

  • 47 % Say there are community events

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 34 % 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’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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Nice neighborhood within walking distance of downtown Brighton. Walk to restaurants and bars in a trendy downtown venue. "
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    "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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    "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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    "Great network of sidewalks, parks and walking trails, friendly towards dogs, Camp Bow Wow is close by."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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