Bridgewater Township vs Freedom Township: property taxes compared
Freedom Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 31.8786 mills against Bridgewater Township's 32.1909 — about $55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Township | 31.8786–33.1537 | 6 of 27 | $3,985 | $5,579 | $7,970 |
| Bridgewater Township | 32.1909–33.1305 | 7 of 27 | $4,024 | $5,633 | $8,048 |
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.
Same schools, different bill
These two municipalities share 2 school districts. A school district is not a taxing unit — the city millage stacks on top — so the same classrooms can cost a different amount per year depending on which side of the municipal line the house sits.
| Shared district | Bridgewater Township | Freedom Township | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Community School District | 33.1305 | 33.0801 | $9/yr |
| Saline Area School District | 33.0983 | 33.0479 | $9/yr |
Common questions
Is Bridgewater Township or Freedom Township cheaper for property taxes?
Freedom Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 31.8786 mills against Bridgewater Township's 32.1909 — about $55 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Bridgewater Township than Freedom Township?
About $55 a year on a $350,000 home — 32.1909 mills versus 31.8786 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Bridgewater Township and Freedom Township share any school districts?
Yes — Manchester Community School District, Saline Area School District. The rate still differs across the municipal line because city millage stacks on top of the school levy, so the same district can cost more in one city than the other.
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.