Monroe Township vs Summerfield Township: property taxes compared
Summerfield Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 27.2124 mills against Monroe Township's 28.7141 — about $263 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield Township | 27.2124–29.8900 | 11 of 19 | $3,402 | $4,762 | $6,803 |
| Monroe Township | 28.7141–28.8545 | 13 of 19 | $3,589 | $5,025 | $7,179 |
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 Monroe Township or Summerfield Township cheaper for property taxes?
Summerfield Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 27.2124 mills against Monroe Township's 28.7141 — about $263 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Monroe Township than Summerfield Township?
About $263 a year on a $350,000 home — 28.7141 mills versus 27.2124 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Monroe Township and Summerfield Township share any school districts?
No. Monroe 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.