Keego Harbor vs South Lyon: property taxes compared
Keego Harbor is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 40.2912 mills against South Lyon's 42.1483 — about $325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keego Harbor | 40.2912 | 40 of 52 | $5,036 | $7,051 | $10,073 |
| South Lyon | 42.1483 | 42 of 52 | $5,269 | $7,376 | $10,537 |
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 Keego Harbor or South Lyon cheaper for property taxes?
Keego Harbor is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 40.2912 mills against South Lyon's 42.1483 — about $325 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in South Lyon than Keego Harbor?
About $325 a year on a $350,000 home — 42.1483 mills versus 40.2912 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Keego Harbor and South Lyon share any school districts?
No. Keego Harbor and South Lyon 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.