Brighton Real Estate

Brighton offers many cultural, recreational and social activities. Several state and county parks are located within a few minutes' driving distance, as are more than 50 beautiful lakes, natural wetlands and golf courses.

Brighton is located centrally among many of the areas lakes. From Brighton, you have easy access to Brighton Lake, Boble Lake, Lake Serenity, Sloan Lake and so many more. You will also find direct access to two of the state's recreational areas including Brighton State Recreation Area and Island Lake State Recreation Area.

Brighton State Recreation Area contains close to 5,000 acres of woods, meadows and lakes. Filled with a combination of hills, lakes, Oak forest, grassy marshes and dense swamp timber, this recreational park brings something for everyone to do. The Brighton Recreation Area provides facilities for swimming, picnicking and camping on site but don't forget to explore your other opportunities which range from: hiking, boating and nature study. You will also find easy access to the many lakes in the area where you can find great fishing and boating locations.

Brighton Recreational Area Camping Sites:
Bishop Lake (modern) 150 sites
Appleton Lake (rustic) 25 sites
Murray Lake (rustic) 25 sites
Horsemen's (rustic) 25 sites
Organization Camping (Youth only)
Frontier Cabins (3) Capacity 12-20
Family Cabins (4) Capacity 8 each

Island Lake Recreation Area is a 4,000-acre park in Livingston County that offers an "up north" experience without leaving southeast Michigan. The terrain is a mixture of open brush land to mature hardwood forest, with some pockets of open meadows mixed in. Island Lake is the only balloon port in the state park system.

In the 2000 Census, the population of Brighton was 6,701 people with about 53.3% females and 46.7% male. The majority of the population is between the ages of 25 to 55 years old with the average resident's age being age 37. The average Brighton Real Estate home is occupied by a family of 2-3 people.

When it comes to the Brighton Real Estate market, Dan Davenport is your REALTOR® with knowledge and expertise in the area. Be sure to check out the Brighton Featured Listings for available homes in the area.