Looking for a one of a kind Craftsman style home? This is the real deal. Attention was paid to every detail in this one owner home including the Lafata cabinetry, Motowi tilework, beautiful period lighting, hammered period hardware, local artisan stained glass door & windows designed for this home and the custom period woodwork in this home is really something to see from the trim, & doors, splayed columns, coffered ceilings to all of the custom little built in nooks and crannies throughout. THE 1ST FlOOR offers a 2 story great room with a wall of windows, & dramatic 2 story stone fireplace 2 sided open to the living room overlooking the grounds out front. The Kitchen is open to the great room includes all of the appliances you would expect, custom cabinetry, granite counters and is simply elegant but warm and comfortable at the same time with a great butlers pantry leading to the formal dining room. The inviting 1st floor master suite offers spacious master bath with multiple vanities, stand alone shower & large garden tub. Also on the 1st floor is the large screened in porch, large pantry, (2) 1/2 baths, large laundry with work area, breakfast nook and the most amazing entry foyer you will ever see. THE 2ND FLOOR holds the same great style as the rest of the home with 2 bedrooms, full bath, computer desk & overlooks into the great room. THE FINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT boasts 2 large living areas, a beautiful entertaining bar with wine cellar, 4th bedroom, weight room with full bath and dry sauna and still 2 large unfinished storage areas. OUTSIDE Nature surrounds this home on nearly 5 acres, you can relax on raised Ore creek side deck and watch the wildlife. The sidewalk and boardwalk in front of the house is maintained by Genoa township so you can walk or ride your bike to downtown Brighton for all the concerts, dining, farmers market and events Brighton offers. Step across the street and enjoy nearly 5000 acres of state land for hiking trails, swimming, nature and much more.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
4.74 acresLot Size
$204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Tim Campbell• Real Estate One-Brighton
Bought with Tim Campbell• Real Estate One-Brighton
Looking for a one of a kind Craftsman style home? This is the real deal. Attention was paid to every detail in this one owner home including the Lafata cabinetry, Motowi tilework, beautiful period lighting, hammered period hardware, local artisan stained glass door & windows designed for this home and the custom period woodwork in this home is really something to see from the trim, & doors, splayed columns, coffered ceilings to all of the custom little built in nooks and crannies throughout. THE 1ST FlOOR offers a 2 story great room with a wall of windows, & dramatic 2 story stone fireplace 2 sided open to the living room overlooking the grounds out front. The Kitchen is open to the great room includes all of the appliances you would expect, custom cabinetry, granite counters and is simply elegant but warm and comfortable at the same time with a great butlers pantry leading to the formal dining room. The inviting 1st floor master suite offers spacious master bath with multiple vanities, stand alone shower & large garden tub. Also on the 1st floor is the large screened in porch, large pantry, (2) 1/2 baths, large laundry with work area, breakfast nook and the most amazing entry foyer you will ever see. THE 2ND FLOOR holds the same great style as the rest of the home with 2 bedrooms, full bath, computer desk & overlooks into the great room. THE FINISHED WALKOUT BASEMENT boasts 2 large living areas, a beautiful entertaining bar with wine cellar, 4th bedroom, weight room with full bath and dry sauna and still 2 large unfinished storage areas. OUTSIDE Nature surrounds this home on nearly 5 acres, you can relax on raised Ore creek side deck and watch the wildlife. The sidewalk and boardwalk in front of the house is maintained by Genoa township so you can walk or ride your bike to downtown Brighton for all the concerts, dining, farmers market and events Brighton offers. Step across the street and enjoy nearly 5000 acres of state land for hiking trails, swimming, nature and much more.
REALCOMP #20230074586
Dec 7, 2023
Sold
$950,000
$169/sq ft
Nov 1, 2023
Pending
—
Oct 11, 2023
Price Changed
$1,050,000
$187/sq ft
Sep 4, 2023
Listed
$1,100,000
$196/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,105 (−11.7%)
2024
$11,450 (+84.9%)
2023
$6,194 (+1.0%)
2022
$6,134 (+2.6%)
2021
$5,977 (+1.3%)
2020
$5,903 (+1.5%)
2019
$5,814 (+6.0%)
2018
$5,483 (+2.0%)
2017
$5,378 (+0.7%)
2016
$5,341 (+6.1%)
2015
$5,033 (+1.7%)
2014
$4,951
Tax history for 5981 Bauer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,105 (−11.7%)
2024
$11,450 (+84.9%)
2023
$6,194 (+1.0%)
2022
$6,134 (+2.6%)
2021
$5,977 (+1.3%)
2020
$5,903 (+1.5%)
2019
$5,814 (+6.0%)
2018
$5,483 (+2.0%)
2017
$5,378 (+0.7%)
2016
$5,341 (+6.1%)
2015
$5,033 (+1.7%)
2014
$4,951
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.74 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,407
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Livingston County
APN
4711-36-300-009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Sound System, Wet Bar, Smart Thermostat
Furnished: Negotiable
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Built-In Electric Oven, Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, Free-Standing Freezer, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Humidifier, Ice Maker, Microwave, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer, Warming Drawer, Wine Cooler, Water Softener Owned, Exhaust Fan
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Great Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 18
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch
Fencing: Back Yard, Front Yard, Invisible
Roof: Asphalt
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Entry Location: GroundLevelwSteps
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,409
Below Grade Finished Area: 2,200
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete, Other, Shingle Siding, Stone
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek, Waterfront
Has View
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Equipment: Air Purifier
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wetlands
Water Body Name: Ore Creek
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Dimensions: 529 x 475 x 414 x 583
Lot Size Area: 4.74
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 4.74
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,135
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Brighton
Location Information
Directions: Brighton Rd to Bauer Rd. South on Bauer Rd. to home
Cross Street: Brighton Rd & Bauer Rd.
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,407
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Livingston County
APN: 4711-36-300-009
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealcompIILtd
Around this home
Schools
Maltby Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Scranton Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
Brighton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Brighton, MI • 48116
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Estimated sale price
$1.09M – $1.32M
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