Livingston County property record for 5981 Bauer Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,407 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 4.74 acres (206,474 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,105 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-36-300-009 |
| Primary APN | 11-36-300-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Building Area | 3,407 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,762 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,858 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,336 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 206,474 sqft (4.74 acres) |
| Garage Area | 868 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5981 BAUER RD |
|---|---|
| City | BRIGHTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48116-5191 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | SEC 36 T2N R5E COMM SW COR SEC TH N02*08'35"W 100 FT TO POB TH N02*08'35"W 394.40 FT TH N87*51'25"E 450 FT TH S13*00'00"W |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Tract | 742900 |
| Jurisdiction | LIVINGSTON MI |
| Township / Civil Division | GENOA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 742900 |
5981 Bauer Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Livingston County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5981 BAUER RD, BRIGHTON, MI 48116-5191 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LIVINGSTON MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5981 BAUER RD, BRIGHTON, MI 48116-5191 |
| Document Number | 0000022679 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R-022679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5981 BAUER RD, BRIGHTON, MI 48116-5191 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 622 N ALEXANDER AVE, ROYAL OAK, MI 48067-1944 |
| Document Number | 0000022680 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023R-022680 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.75% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11.7% |
| Max Rate | 11.7% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5981 Bauer Rd was $10,105 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Livingston County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Livingston County |
| County Subdivision | Genoa Township |
| Unified School District | Brighton Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $510,700 | $1,021,400 | |
| 2025 | $10,105.00 | ||
| 2023 | $421,900 | ||
| 2021 | $843,800 | ||
| 2019 | $5,814.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5981 Bauer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 17, 2008
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5981 Bauer Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF BRIGHTON serves 10,210 people · EPA ID MI0000860 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.35 mg/L (2022) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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