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$927,535$241 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

5500 RIVER RIDGE DR

BRIGHTON, MI 48116
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
3,847 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.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
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

$928K
$831K low$1M high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$571,935
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$457,548
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.39%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$355,600
FIRST CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD MTG · recorded Mar 4, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,106 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$435,100 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$416,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$870,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLivingston
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
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 · 36 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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 · 0.7 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5500 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 79% of homes in Livingston County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Brighton 48116
  • Newer than 71% 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
$153K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 97% of 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$927,535
CheaperTypical $395,893Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$241
CheaperTypical $221Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area3,847 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,740 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 5500 River Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrighton 48116Livingston County
Estimated valuepricier than$927,53597% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24166% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than3,847 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac61% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than199671% of homes64% of homes

About 5500 River Ridge Dr

How much is 5500 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5500 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI is $927,535 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $831,144 to $1,023,926. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5500 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI?

5500 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 3,847 square feet of living space.

When was 5500 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI built?

5500 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.

What schools serve 5500 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI?

5500 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 5500 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI compare to other homes in Brighton 48116?

Among the 11,075 homes in Brighton 48116, it is worth more than 97% of them ($927,535 against a typical $395,893), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($241 against a typical $221), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,847 ft² against a typical 1,740 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1996 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 5500 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5500 River Ridge Dr, Brighton, MI was $9,106. The county assessed it at $435,100.

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