5229 Van Amberg Road

Sold 11/14/23
Sold 11/14/23
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Large Primary Bedroom
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First Floor Library/Office/5th Bedroom
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First Floor Laundry
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$485,000
4 beds3,749 sqft$129/sqft
5229 Van Amberg Road, Brighton, MI 48114
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.49 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$129/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This residence presents an ideal blend of rural serenity and urban accessibility, situated on a generous 1.49-acre lot, offering the peaceful ambiance of country living while remaining conveniently close to downtown Brighton and major expressways. The house itself is impeccably maintained and boasts abundant living space, including generously sized bedrooms and a fully finished basement. The versatile first-floor office/study, complete with a closet, can easily be transformed into a fifth bedroom,...This residence presents an ideal blend of rural serenity and urban accessibility, situated on a generous 1.49-acre lot, offering the peaceful ambiance of country living while remaining conveniently close to downtown Brighton and major expressways. The house itself is impeccably maintained and boasts abundant living space, including generously sized bedrooms and a fully finished basement. The versatile first-floor office/study, complete with a closet, can easily be transformed into a fifth bedroom, enhancing flexibility. The primary suite stands out with a capacious walk-in closet and a private bathroom, ensuring comfort and seclusion. All additional bedrooms are generously proportioned, accommodating various needs. The family room, with a cozy gas fireplace, opens up to the beauty of the outdoors through sliding glass doors, providing a captivating view of the natural surroundings. The open kitchen and breakfast area offer a casual dining space, and there's a formal dining area for larger gatherings. The property also includes a spacious living room, a first-floor laundry room, and a substantial finished basement that offers ample storage options. Further enhancing practicality, the property encompasses a 2 1/2 car garage and a shed, furnishing abundant storage solutions for your requirements. Mornings can be relished on the expansive deck or paver patio, immersing you in the tranquility of the surroundings. A sprinkler system ensures the landscape remains lush and verdant. Noteworthy recent updates encompass new gutters and refreshed exterior paint in 2023, a new well pump installed in 2018, driveway replacement in 2017, and an upgraded sprinkler system in 2017.
  • Listed by: John MacLeod 248.866.7694 john@macleod1.com Brokerage DRE #6505354318 • Partners Real Estate Professionals PC
  • Listed by: Susan Bonstelle 810.360.3163 sbonstelle@homesbypartners.com Brokerage DRE #6505354318 • Partners Real Estate Professionals PC
Listing closed: 11/14/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 20230085292

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$525,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

99.2%

Brighton, MI

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Property Information for 5229 Van Amberg Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,270 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Livingston County
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Waterfront: No
  • Senior Community: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 1.49 AC / 64,904 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Spencer Rd. to south on Van Amberg Rd. or Pleasant Valley to west on Van Amberg Rd.
  • Latitude: 42.53215718
  • Longitude: -83.72684913
  • Township: Livingston Brighton Twp
  • Cross Street: Spencer Rd. & Van Amberg
  • MLS Area Major: Brighton Twp (47001)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 1227300011
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,793.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $1,477.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,270.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $133,676.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SEC 27 T2N R6E COMM AT W 1/4 COR, TH S 1005.33 FT, TH S21*17'13"E 1164.09 FT, TH S6*46'45"E 474.62 FT TO POB, TH CONT 240 FT, TH N33*13'15"E 270 FT, TH N56*46'45"W 240 FT, TH S33*13'15"W 270 FT TO POB, 1.49AC M/L
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: Brighton
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Twoand Half Car Garage, Attached, Direct Access, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 240.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.49
  • Lot Size Area: 1.49
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 240.00 x 270.00
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 240
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 195600.0
  • Living Area: 3749.0
  • Building Area Total: 4022.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2549.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1200.0
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1473.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • New Construction: No
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Year Built: 1978
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Poured
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
  • Appliances: Built In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Freezer, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
  • Rooms Total: 13
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Security System Owned, Smoke Detectors
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 3
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 4
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 10
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 11
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 12
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Library
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No
  • Rent Spree: No

Property History for 5229 Van Amberg Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522647884

$485,000—
Nov 14, 2023

Sold

Realcomp #20230085292

$485,000—
Nov 14, 2023

Sold

MiRealSource #60262723

$485,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522647884

$485,000
11/14/2023

Sold

Realcomp #20230085292

$485,000
11/14/2023

Sold

MiRealSource #60262723

$485,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5229 Van Amberg Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,095 ($425 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,549 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,549 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,473 SqFtStories2Lot Size64,992 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1978ZoningR-2CountyLIVINGSTONAPN12-27-300-011

Schools near 5229 Van Amberg Road

This home is within Brighton Area Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Spencer Road Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Scranton Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Brighton High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bridge Alternative High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Spencer Road Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Scranton Middle School
Public7 to 8

Brighton High School
Public9 to 12

Bridge Alternative High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5229 Van Amberg Road, Brighton, MI 48114
$485,000
4
3,749
64,904
5169 Van Amberg Road, Brighton, MI 48114
$599,000
4
3,750
64,904
5315 Van Amberg Road, Brighton, MI 48114
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3
2.5
2,118
70,349
5266 Van Amberg Road, Brighton, MI 48114
$668,000
4
5,156
44,866
5298 Van Amberg Road, Brighton, MI 48114
$500,000
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3,861
50,965
5200 Van Amberg Road, Brighton, MI 48114
$355,000
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3,002
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