Superior Township vs Sylvan Township: property taxes compared
Superior Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 34.5770 mills against Sylvan Township's 34.7913 — about $38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Township | 34.5770–41.3498 | 13 of 27 | $4,322 | $6,051 | $8,644 |
| Sylvan Township | 34.7913 | 15 of 27 | $4,349 | $6,088 | $8,698 |
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 Superior Township or Sylvan Township cheaper for property taxes?
Superior Township is the cheaper of the two. Its lowest homestead rate is 34.5770 mills against Sylvan Township's 34.7913 — about $38 a year less on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value.
How much more are property taxes in Sylvan Township than Superior Township?
About $38 a year on a $350,000 home — 34.7913 mills versus 34.5770 at each city's lowest homestead rate, using the official 2025 Michigan Treasury millage report.
Do Superior Township and Sylvan Township share any school districts?
No. Superior 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.