Erie Township vs Summerfield Township: property taxes compared
Erie Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 25.4954 mills against Summerfield Township's 27.2124 — about $300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Township | 25.4954–27.2954 | 9 of 19 | $3,187 | $4,462 | $6,374 |
| Summerfield Township | 27.2124–29.8900 | 11 of 19 | $3,402 | $4,762 | $6,803 |
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 Erie Township or Summerfield Township cheaper for property taxes?
Erie Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 25.4954 mills against Summerfield Township's 27.2124 — about $300 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Summerfield Township than Erie Township?
About $300 a year on a $350,000 home — 27.2124 mills versus 25.4954 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Erie Township and Summerfield Township share any school districts?
No. Erie Township and Summerfield 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.