Is Brighton, MI 48116 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Brighton is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 42% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #53 of 510 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Brighton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 42% of homes in Brighton, MI 48116 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 161 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 39%, homes sold more slowly (17 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $436,306. Overall, Brighton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Livingston County, homes here sell faster than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 91%. On our competition score, Brighton ranks #53 of 510 MI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 84 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) is even more competitive.
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Brighton 48114Seller’s market $213 /sq ftCohoctah 48816 $160 /sq ftFenton 48430Seller’s market $210 /sq ftFowlerville 48836Seller’s market $187 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Brighton nearby
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Questions about Brighton real estate
Is Brighton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Brighton, MI 48116 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Brighton?
The typical home went under contract in 19 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Brighton sell over asking?
42% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Brighton?
About 0.97% of a home’s value a year in Livingston County, or roughly $3,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Brighton?
The median sale price was $436,306 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $216 per square foot.
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