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$1,417,344$250 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,410,000 on Jul 20, 2026

5479 RIVER RIDGE DR

BRIGHTON, MI 48116
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
5,676 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.71 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1997
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.4M
$1.4M low$1.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,410,000 · Jul 20, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,863 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$715,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$684,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,431,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.22 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLIVINGSTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.71
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 98 ft²

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Brighton High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Hornung Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.9 mi
M
Scranton Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Brighton Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48116These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,889
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.684 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,169
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,806
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

5479 River Ridge Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Livingston County
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Livingston County
  • Among the largest homes in Brighton 48116
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Brighton 48116
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Brighton 48116

What homes are worth in Brighton 48116

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$167K$1M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Brighton 48116.

How it measures up in Brighton 48116

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brighton 48116.

Estimated value$1,417,344
CheaperTypical $416,303Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$250
CheaperTypical $234Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area5,676 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,757 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.71 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1997
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 5479 River Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrighton 48116Livingston County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,417,344almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25063% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than5,676 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.71 ac72% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than199773% of homes67% of homes

About 5479 River Ridge Dr

How much is 5479 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5479 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI is $1,417,344 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,377,846 to $1,456,842. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5479 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI last sell?

5479 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI last sold on Jul 20, 2026 for $1,410,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5479 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI?

5479 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI has 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 5,676 square feet of living space and a 0.71-acre lot.

When was 5479 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI built?

5479 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.

What schools serve 5479 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI?

5479 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI is assigned to Brighton High School (high), rated B+; Hornung Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Scranton Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Brighton Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5479 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI compare to other homes in Brighton 48116?

Among the 11,050 homes in Brighton 48116, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,417,344 against a typical $416,303), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($250 against a typical $234), it is bigger than almost all of them (5,676 ft² against a typical 1,757 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.71 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1997 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Livingston County, it is worth more than almost all homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5479 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5479 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI was $13,863. The county assessed it at $715,500.

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