Marathon Township property taxes & housing data
Marathon Township is taxed at 23.3360–35.8182 mills across 4 school districts. That is 1.08 mills above the Lapeer County median and 9.27 mills below the Southeast Michigan median — the 13th lowest of 21 municipalities in the county, and 28 of 236 region-wide.
Rates by school district
| School district | Homestead | Non-homestead | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville Community School District | 23.3360 | 41.3360 | $2,917 | $4,084 | $5,834 |
| North Branch Area Schools | 25.9233 | 43.9233 | $3,240 | $4,537 | $6,481 |
| Lakeville Community School District (Village of Otter Lake) | 34.8004 | 52.8004 | $4,350 | $6,090 | $8,700 |
| Lakeville Community School District (Village of Columbiaville) | 35.8182 | 53.8182 | $4,477 | $6,268 | $8,955 |
Homestead (PRE) applies to your primary residence. Non-homestead applies to rentals and second homes. Dollar columns are the annual bill at the uncapped taxable value — half the purchase price — at the homestead rate.
How Marathon Township compares in Lapeer County
| Municipality | Lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Imlay Township | 21.7820 | $3,812 |
| Almont Township | 22.2333 | $3,891 |
| Elba Township | 22.2592 | $3,895 |
| North Branch Township | 22.2826 | $3,899 |
| Marathon Township | 23.3360 | $4,084 |
| Metamora Township | 23.5869 | $4,128 |
| Attica Township | 23.7419 | $4,155 |
| Dryden Township | 23.9305 | $4,188 |
| Goodland Township | 24.5162 | $4,290 |
← North Branch Township (lower) · Metamora Township (higher) →
For sale in Marathon Township right now
6 active listings in Marathon Township — the 6 newest below. Remember: every one of them uncaps the year after closing, so the bill you should budget is the uncapped one above, not the seller's.
$250,000
4083 Peters · Marathon Township
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,820 sqft
Listing courtesy of REMAX Edge
$249,800
4855 Briggs Road · Marathon Township
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft
Listing courtesy of Motivated Real Estate
$179,888
Address withheld at seller's request · Marathon Township
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,805 sqft
Listing courtesy of Sunshine Real Estate Co
$655,000
5196 Klam Road · Marathon Township
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,700 sqft
Listing courtesy of Brookstone, Realtors LLC
$229,900
3586 Columbiaville Road · Marathon Township
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft
Listing courtesy of Coulter Real Estate
$391,700
3895 Levalley RD · Marathon Township
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,808 sqft
Listing courtesy of REMAX Edge
IDX provided courtesy of Realcomp II Ltd. via Match Realty LLC and East Central Association of REALTORS, Realcomp II Ltd, ©2026 Realcomp II Ltd. Shareholders. The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is not guaranteed or warranted. All information should be independently verified. Listings refreshed 2026-09-04T09:58-04:00; refreshed at least twice daily.
Compare Marathon Township with another community
Marathon Township has 11 side-by-side comparisons, 8 of them with a community that shares a school district — same schools, different bill. Dollar columns are the annual homestead bill on a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value, and the last column is the difference against Marathon Township.
| Comparison | Their lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 | vs Marathon Township |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Township vs Burnside Township · same schools | 19.3214 | $3,381 | −$703 |
| Marathon Township vs Burlington Township · same schools | 19.3779 | $3,391 | −$693 |
| Marathon Township vs Arcadia Township · same schools | 20.6206 | $3,609 | −$475 |
| Marathon Township vs Deerfield Township · same schools | 20.7543 | $3,632 | −$452 |
| Marathon Township vs Oregon Township · same schools | 20.9292 | $3,663 | −$421 |
| Marathon Township vs Rich Township · same schools | 25.0752 | $4,388 | +$304 |
| Marathon Township vs Goodland Township · same schools | 24.5162 | $4,290 | +$207 |
| Marathon Township vs Elba Township | 22.2592 | $3,895 | −$188 |
| Marathon Township vs North Branch Township · same schools | 22.2826 | $3,899 | −$184 |
| Marathon Township vs Attica Township | 23.7419 | $4,155 | +$71 |
| Marathon Township vs Metamora Township | 23.5869 | $4,128 | +$44 |
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Marathon Township, Michigan?
Marathon Township is taxed at 23.3360–35.8182 mills for a homestead (principal residence) under the official 2025 Michigan Department of Treasury millage report. On a $350,000 home at the uncapped taxable value that is about $4,084 a year.
Does the tax rate change by address within Marathon Township?
Yes. Marathon Township spans 4 school districts and the rate runs from 23.3360 to 35.8182 mills depending on the district your address falls in — a difference of $2,184 a year on a $350,000 home. The district table above lists every rate.
How much are property taxes on a $350,000 home in Marathon Township?
About $4,084 a year at the homestead rate. Michigan taxes the taxable value, not the sale price, and after a sale that value uncaps to roughly half what you paid — so $350,000 is taxed on about $175,000.
Why is the tax bill on a Marathon Township listing lower than what I would pay?
Because the figure on the listing is the seller's. Michigan caps annual taxable-value growth while an owner keeps the property, and that cap is removed the year after it sells. The longer the seller owned it, the further their bill sits below yours.
How does Marathon Township compare with the rest of Lapeer County?
It is the 13 lowest of 21 municipalities in Lapeer County and 28 of 236 across the eight-county region — 1.08 mills above the county median.
Is down payment assistance available for homes in Marathon Township?
Likely, but verify per program: 100% of the 33 Marathon Township sales evaluated by Down Payment Resource over the last 12 months were flagged as potentially matching at least one assistance program. The flag is an indicator, not a promise — compare the programs and check your numbers.
What your Marathon Township taxes become after you buy
Michigan taxable value uncaps the year after a sale and resets to roughly half the purchase price. The calculator below is already set to Marathon Township — enter a price and the seller's current taxable value.
Uncapping calculator
When a Michigan home changes hands, its taxable value uncaps the following year and resets to roughly half the sale price. Buyers routinely get blindsided by a bill that's thousands higher than the listing showed. Here's your actual number.
What will your tax bill be after closing?
Your taxable value uncaps the year after closing and resets to roughly half the purchase price — so a $350,000 home is taxed on about $175,000, whatever the seller was paying. Enter the price and the current taxable value below.