Marathon Township vs North Branch Township: property taxes compared
North Branch Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 22.2826 mills against Marathon Township's 23.3360 — about $184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Township | 22.2826–40.8704 | 12 of 21 | $2,785 | $3,899 | $5,571 |
| 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.
Same schools, different bill
These two municipalities share 1 school district. A school district is not a taxing unit — the city millage stacks on top — so the same classrooms can cost a different amount per year depending on which side of the municipal line the house sits.
| Shared district | Marathon Township | North Branch Township | Gap on $350k |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Area Schools | 25.9233 | 27.6326 | $299/yr |
Common questions
Is Marathon Township or North Branch Township cheaper for property taxes?
North Branch Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 22.2826 mills against Marathon Township's 23.3360 — about $184 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Marathon Township than North Branch Township?
About $184 a year on a $350,000 home — 23.3360 mills versus 22.2826 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Marathon Township and North Branch Township share any school districts?
Yes — North Branch Area Schools. The rate still differs across the municipal line because city millage stacks on top of the school levy, so the same district can cost more in one city than the other.
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.