Fraser vs Grosse Pointe Shores Village: property taxes compared
Grosse Pointe Shores Village is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 43.5773 mills against Fraser's 46.5688 — about $524 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe Shores Village | 43.5773 | 17 of 24 | $5,447 | $7,626 | $10,894 |
| Fraser | 46.5688 | 18 of 24 | $5,821 | $8,150 | $11,642 |
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 Fraser or Grosse Pointe Shores Village cheaper for property taxes?
Grosse Pointe Shores Village is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 43.5773 mills against Fraser's 46.5688 — about $524 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Fraser than Grosse Pointe Shores Village?
About $524 a year on a $350,000 home — 46.5688 mills versus 43.5773 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Fraser and Grosse Pointe Shores Village share any school districts?
No. Fraser and Grosse Pointe Shores Village 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.