Elba Township vs Marathon Township: property taxes compared
Elba Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 22.2592 mills against Marathon Township's 23.3360 — about $188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elba Township | 22.2592–28.8716 | 11 of 21 | $2,782 | $3,895 | $5,565 |
| Marathon Township | 23.3360–35.8182 | 13 of 21 | $2,917 | $4,084 | $5,834 |
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 Elba Township or Marathon Township cheaper for property taxes?
Elba Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 22.2592 mills against Marathon Township's 23.3360 — about $188 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Marathon Township than Elba Township?
About $188 a year on a $350,000 home — 23.3360 mills versus 22.2592 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Elba Township and Marathon Township share any school districts?
No. Elba Township and Marathon 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.