Photo: Mwanner | Talk. Original uploader was Mwanner at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.04 homes sold in Brighton in the last year, at a typical $1.2M
Redfin reports Brighton’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 12970, which takes in Brighton and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Brighton homes are listed.
Every place Brighton homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Brighton.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
Owning the typical Brighton home costs about $7,321 a month
Price: Brighton’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Brighton’s 1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Brighton is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $1.2M home, about $12,480 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Brighton, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in BrightonTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Brighton.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Post your home to Brighton, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Brighton. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Brighton with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Brighton
What do homes sell for in Brighton, NY?
4 homes sold in the year to January 2026 at a typical $1.2M, $544 a square foot.
Is Brighton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 1 homes were for sale in January 2026 and 0 sold, about 1 months of supply. Buyers paid 100.4% of asking on average.
How much are property taxes in Brighton?
About 1% of a home’s value a year. On a $1.2M home that’s near $12,480.
Where can I see homes for sale in Brighton?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Brighton’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Brighton.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 12970, which takes in Brighton and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3)). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).