This Italianate style historic home is an incredible Diamond in the Rough! This awesome solid brick home was built during the time of the civil war, when Brighton was still new - the history that has passed by! Located in the City of Brighton, this 2 acre parcel flows estate style, down to the South Ore Creek. The home features much of the original trim and decorative features including period typical wood floors. The basement is dry and good storage. The detached 3-car garage has plenty of room for vehicles, toys, tools and more! Priced below it's full value, this home is perfect for someone looking for a home to restore and showcase their antiques or collections, or just live in a home with a lot of style!!. Built in 1862, this solid brick house is an awesome home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1862Year Built
2.03 acresLot Size
$651Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Robert Witt• BHHS Heritage Real Estate
•810-227-1311 (broker)
•info@bhhsheritage.com (broker)
Bought with Sandra Bishop• The Buckley Jolley R E Team
This Italianate style historic home is an incredible Diamond in the Rough! This awesome solid brick home was built during the time of the civil war, when Brighton was still new - the history that has passed by! Located in the City of Brighton, this 2 acre parcel flows estate style, down to the South Ore Creek. The home features much of the original trim and decorative features including period typical wood floors. The basement is dry and good storage. The detached 3-car garage has plenty of room for vehicles, toys, tools and more! Priced below it's full value, this home is perfect for someone looking for a home to restore and showcase their antiques or collections, or just live in a home with a lot of style!!. Built in 1862, this solid brick house is an awesome home!
REALCOMP #216115994
Dec 30, 2016
Sold
$310,000
$181/sq ft
Dec 19, 2016
Pending
—
Dec 11, 2016
Listed
$299,900
$175/sq ft
REALCOMP #27105583
Dec 31, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jun 12, 2007
Listed
$359,900
$210/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 1994
Sold
$149,000
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,154 (−2.2%)
2024
$32,880 (+4.9%)
2023
$31,333 (+3.3%)
2022
$30,333 (+58.4%)
2021
$19,154 (+111.1%)
2020
$9,074 (−3.8%)
2019
$9,432 (+13.0%)
2018
$8,349 (+50.3%)
2017
$5,555 (+55.1%)
2016
$3,582 (+4.2%)
2015
$3,438 (+1.6%)
2014
$3,384
Tax history for 142 BRIGHTON LAKE Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,154 (−2.2%)
2024
$32,880 (+4.9%)
2023
$31,333 (+3.3%)
2022
$30,333 (+58.4%)
2021
$19,154 (+111.1%)
2020
$9,074 (−3.8%)
2019
$9,432 (+13.0%)
2018
$8,349 (+50.3%)
2017
$5,555 (+55.1%)
2016
$3,582 (+4.2%)
2015
$3,438 (+1.6%)
2014
$3,384
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,858
Year built
1862
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Livingston County
APN
4718-31-100-006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Mar 5, 2019 • Final
Building
Demolition
Apr 16, 2002 • Final
Building
Work on a roof.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Dimensions: 30x24
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 3
Garage Type: Detached Garage, Electric In Garage, Gar Door Opener, Side Loading Garage, Workshop
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 3
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Exterior Balcony, Deck, Porch
Foundation Type: Michigan Basement
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: River Frontage
Lake Name: South Ore Creek
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Type: Historic
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1862
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 728
Lot Information
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Irregular, Ravine, Wooded
Lot Size: 119,399,346,490
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 2.03
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 119
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $3,551
Summer Tax Amount: $2,638
Winter Tax Amount: $913
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Gas
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S), Central A/C, Attic Fan
Heating System: Forced Air
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1716
School Information
School District: Brighton Area Schools
School District: Brighton Area Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: Grand River to Brighton Lake Rd, house is on the right
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Brighton
Mail City: Brighton
Municipality: Brighton
Area (Municipality): Brighton (47017)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 4,858
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1862
Year Renovated: —
County: Livingston County
APN: 4718-31-100-006
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Hornung Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Scranton Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Brighton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 hot days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Wind Factor
We're working on getting current and accurate wind risk information for this home.
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Brighton, MI • 48116 1738
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.7 hrs
2.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.06M – $1.29M
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