Berkley vs Oxford Township: property taxes compared
Berkley is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 36.3012 mills against Oxford Township's 37.1942 — about $156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley | 36.3012–40.2818 | 31 of 52 | $4,538 | $6,353 | $9,075 |
| Oxford Township | 37.1942–44.1076 | 32 of 52 | $4,649 | $6,509 | $9,299 |
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 Berkley or Oxford Township cheaper for property taxes?
Berkley is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 36.3012 mills against Oxford Township's 37.1942 — about $156 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Oxford Township than Berkley?
About $156 a year on a $350,000 home — 37.1942 mills versus 36.3012 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Berkley and Oxford Township share any school districts?
No. Berkley and Oxford 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.