Downtown Brighton Homes for Sale

Come and check out the homes for sale in downtown Brighton, Michigan, and you will discover the beauty of life, where wide sidewalks, a serene boardwalk, lighted crosswalks and a distinctive blend of modern and historic architecture are the norm.

Located at the confluence of Main Street and Grand River, downtown Brighton is also known for its upscale shops and restaurants, cozy atmosphere and picturesque Mill Pond. Mill Pond is a gathering place and definitive symbol of the community, which also incorporates the 10,000 square foot Imagination Station playground, farmers’ market and jazz festival.

About Brighton

The city of Brighton was established in 1832, incorporated as a village in 1867, and officially designated as a city in 1928.

It resides approximately 45 miles west of downtown Detroit, 35 miles south of Flint, 15 miles north of Ann Arbor and 45 miles east of Lansing in the southeast portion of Livingston County. It incorporates the land that once was the individual areas of Brighton Township, Green Oak Township, and Genoa Township.

The more you learn about real estate in downtown Brighton, as well as the rest of the community, the less you'll wonder why it has enjoyed an incredible population boom - more than 12 percent since 2000 - to more than 7,440 in 2012, according to the informational website, Sperling's Best Places. Sperling's also tells us that the median cost for a home in 2012 was $170,200, with the appreciation averaging nearly 4 percent.

The more you learn about homes for sale in downtown Brighton, as well as the rest of the community, the less you'll wonder why it has enjoyed an incredible population boom. According to the informational website, Sperling's Best Places, the city grew more than 12 percent since 2000 to more than 7,440 in 2012. Sperling's also tells us that the median cost for a home in 2012 was $170,200, with the appreciation averaging nearly 4 percent.

Brighton also offers numerous state and county parks, more than 50 beautiful lakes, several natural wetlands and some of the area's best golf courses. Brighton Recreation Area alone comprises nearly 5,000 acres of woods, meadows and lakes, all of which are located within a short, scenic drive from the city.