Columbus Township vs Greenwood Township: property taxes compared
Columbus Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.5871 mills against Greenwood Township's 24.0059 — about $73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Township | 23.5871–29.3470 | 3 of 31 | $2,948 | $4,128 | $5,897 |
| Greenwood Township | 24.0059–28.4787 | 5 of 31 | $3,001 | $4,201 | $6,001 |
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 Columbus Township or Greenwood Township cheaper for property taxes?
Columbus Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 23.5871 mills against Greenwood Township's 24.0059 — about $73 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Greenwood Township than Columbus Township?
About $73 a year on a $350,000 home — 24.0059 mills versus 23.5871 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Columbus Township and Greenwood Township share any school districts?
No. Columbus Township and Greenwood 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.