Is Brighton, MI 48114 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Brighton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Brighton, MI 48114 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 84 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 45%, homes sold faster (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $520,076. Overall, Brighton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Livingston County, homes here sell faster than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Brighton ranks #175 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cohoctah 48816 (0% sold over asking) or Lakeland 48143 (0% sold over asking), while Howell 48855 (51% sold over asking) and Brighton 48116 (42% sold over asking) are even more competitive.