Northfield Township vs Sylvan Township: property taxes compared
Sylvan Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 34.7913 mills against Northfield Township's 35.4789 — about $120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Township | 34.7913 | 15 of 27 | $4,349 | $6,088 | $8,698 |
| Northfield Township | 35.4789–42.9734 | 17 of 27 | $4,435 | $6,209 | $8,870 |
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 Northfield Township or Sylvan Township cheaper for property taxes?
Sylvan Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 34.7913 mills against Northfield Township's 35.4789 — about $120 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Northfield Township than Sylvan Township?
About $120 a year on a $350,000 home — 35.4789 mills versus 34.7913 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Northfield Township and Sylvan Township share any school districts?
No. Northfield Township and Sylvan 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.