Addison Township vs Southfield Township: property taxes compared
Southfield Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 25.6381 mills against Addison Township's 27.4430 — about $316 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
Side by side
| Municipality | Homestead mills | County rank | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield Township | 25.6381–40.8086 | 4 of 52 | $3,205 | $4,487 | $6,410 |
| Addison Township | 27.4430–41.1905 | 6 of 52 | $3,430 | $4,803 | $6,861 |
Dollar columns are the annual homestead bill at the uncapped taxable value — roughly half the purchase price. Multi-district cities show their full rate range; the rank and dollar figures use each city's lowest district.
Common questions
Is Addison Township or Southfield Township cheaper for property taxes?
Southfield Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 25.6381 mills against Addison Township's 27.4430 — about $316 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Addison Township than Southfield Township?
About $316 a year on a $350,000 home — 27.4430 mills versus 25.6381 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Addison Township and Southfield Township share any school districts?
No. Addison Township and Southfield Township draw from different school districts, so a move between them changes both the city millage and the school levy underneath it.
Will my bill match what the listing shows?
Usually not, in either city. Michigan taxable value uncaps the year after a sale and resets to roughly half the purchase price, so the seller's capped bill on the listing is almost always lower than what you will pay.