$1,200,000

5480 Kensington Rd Brighton, MI 48114

$10,000
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
3,923 sqft
15.0 acres
$306 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5480 Kensington Rd

Unique opportunity to own a Ranch house on 15+ acres, with 2 Pole Barns in Brighton Township! This custom 2400+ sq ft main floor Ranch home features Oak hardwood flooring throughout 1st floor, Black Walnut built-in cabinetry made from wood harvested from property, quartz counters, an island, an RO system, and stainless steel appliances. The Great room features a vaulted ceiling, an immense amount of natural light through the Pella windows, a built-in custom bookcase, and a door to the paver patio. This split-bedroom design features 2 bedrooms and a full bath on one side of the home, and the Primary Suite on the other. The Primary Bathroom consists of a large walk-in tiled shower, a toilet closet, quartz countertop, and linen storage. Don't miss the 13x9 Primary walk-in closet with shelving system- it's a room all of its own! Tucked away near the front of the house is an open-concept room conducive to office space, library, or play room. There is additional 1500 sq ft of finished basement space w/ 2 walk-out doors for easy access to the back yard. Traverse the property to find a small greenhouse, an RV carport, a small orchard, and beautiful rolling grounds. The exterior of the home is Hardie board. The white barn (1200sqft) features concrete floors, is heated and insulated and has insulated garage doors, a 2nd story, and attached shed on the backside. The green barn (2400sqft) features concrete floors, solar powered lights, and a workbench. There is an endless amount of parking for all your vehicles and toys. The LG Batteries in basement are for automatic back up for critical circuits. The Groundskeeping equipment to stay with property. Solar Panels are included with sale of home, as well as additional items. House is wired for generator hook-up near the patio in the back yard. Vacant Parcel of 3 acres (also owned by seller) that fronts on Larkins Road adjacent to this 15 acres is also for sale, for a total of 18 acres. Close proximity to Kensington Metro Park & Island Lake State Rec Area, and I-96 entrances.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,923 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size14.98 Acres
Year built1967
ParkingThree Car Garage, Attached, Electricity in Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
MLS #20250029400
Attached garage3 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Three Car Garage, Attached, Electricity in Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
  • Exterior: Lighting
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $1,200,000
  • Price/SqFt: $305
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,591
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Take Kensington Road North of I-96. House is on West side of Kensington, north of Larkins St.
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Living Area: 3,923 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 14.98 Acres
  • MLS Number: 20250029400
  • MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
  • Office Name: Preview Properties PC
  • Office Phone: (810) 220-0000
  • Listing Agent: Priscilla R Watts

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 03, 2010
Home Sold
$180,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$321,600$5,591
2023$297,500$5,269
2022$226,200$5,269
2021$232,300$5,269
2020$228,700$4,912
2019$226,200$4,824
2017$230,900$4,824

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Kent Lake Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.0 mi

30181 Kent Lake Rd

8

Spencer Road Elementary School

Public District KG-4

2.5 mi

10639 Spencer Rd

9

Hilton Road Elementary School

Public District KG-4

3.8 mi

9600 Hilton Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $95,127. The most common annual income of people living in Brighton, MI is between $100k-200k. Typical family type is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

22%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
37%
100k-200k
11%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

18%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
47%
Married, No Kids
31%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
11%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • KmartKmart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LexusLexus
  • LincolnLincoln

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5480 Kensington Rd

The listing price of 5480 Kensington Rd property is $1,200,000.

The property 5480 Kensington Rd is a house located in Brighton, Michigan, 48114.

Active Listing: 5480 Kensington Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5480 Kensington Rd are: Kent Lake Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Spencer Road Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Hilton Road Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Scranton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Centennial Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Millennium Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Bridge Alternative High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), South Lyon High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Brighton High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,591 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 3, 2010 for $180,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 5480 Kensington Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 5480 Kensington Rd is 3,923 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5480 Kensington Rd is 1967.

This home is located at 5480 Kensington Rd in Brighton, MI and zip code 48114. This 3,923 square foot home, which was built in 1967, sits on a 14.98 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,200,000.

In April 2025, from all listings sold in Brighton, MI there were more than 22 sold above asking price, over 17 sold below and more than 9 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Brighton, MI increased by 29.1% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $444,370 and the average listing age was 48 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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