Monroe Township property taxes & housing data
Monroe Township is taxed at 28.7141–28.8545 mills across 2 school districts. That is 2.66 mills above the Monroe County median and 3.89 mills below the Southeast Michigan median — the 13th lowest of 19 municipalities in the county, and 90 of 236 region-wide.
Rates by school district
| School district | Homestead | Non-homestead | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Public School District | 28.7141 | 46.7141 | $3,589 | $5,025 | $7,179 |
| Ida Public School District | 28.8545 | 46.8545 | $3,607 | $5,050 | $7,214 |
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 Monroe Township compares in Monroe County
| Municipality | Lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Erie Township | 25.4954 | $4,462 |
| Exeter Township | 26.0501 | $4,559 |
| Summerfield Township | 27.2124 | $4,762 |
| London Township | 28.0563 | $4,910 |
| Monroe Township | 28.7141 | $5,025 |
| Milan Township | 29.7880 | $5,213 |
| Frenchtown Township | 30.0722 | $5,263 |
| Luna Pier | 33.2036 | $5,811 |
| Petersburg | 37.3056 | $6,528 |
← London Township (lower) · Milan Township (higher) →
For sale in Monroe Township right now
26 active listings in Monroe 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.
$469,900
4973 Northfield DR · Monroe Township
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,638 sqft
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Haynes R.E. in Monroe
$189,900
1214 Bacon ST · Monroe Township
2 bd · 1 ba · 795 sqft
Listing courtesy of Synergy Realty Group Gerweck
$499,000
5172 Applewood Lane · Monroe Township
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,999 sqft
Listing courtesy of Redfin Corporation
$390,000
5208 Foxhill Lane · Monroe Township
3 bd · 2 ba · 3,234 sqft
Listing courtesy of Epique Realty
$369,900
7676 Southmoor Drive · Monroe Township
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,660 sqft
Listing courtesy of North Shores Properties, LLC.
$390,000
5432 Brookshire DR · Monroe Township
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,345 sqft
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Haynes R.E. in Monroe
IDX provided courtesy of Realcomp II Ltd. via Match Realty LLC and Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS, Realcomp II Ltd, Southeastern Border Association of REALTORS, ©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.
Waterfront in Monroe Township: Lake Erie — recorded sale prices and all-sports status for the lake.
Compare Monroe Township with another community
Monroe 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 Monroe Township.
| Comparison | Their lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 | vs Monroe Township |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township vs Monroe · same schools | 42.6303 | $7,460 | +$2,435 |
| Monroe Township vs Lasalle Township · same schools | 21.9862 | $3,848 | −$1,177 |
| Monroe Township vs Raisinville Township · same schools | 23.7291 | $4,153 | −$872 |
| Monroe Township vs Bedford Township · same schools | 24.1129 | $4,220 | −$805 |
| Monroe Township vs Ida Township · same schools | 24.6520 | $4,314 | −$711 |
| Monroe Township vs Dundee Township · same schools | 25.2564 | $4,420 | −$605 |
| Monroe Township vs Exeter Township · same schools | 26.0501 | $4,559 | −$466 |
| Monroe Township vs Summerfield Township | 27.2124 | $4,762 | −$263 |
| Monroe Township vs Frenchtown Township · same schools | 30.0722 | $5,263 | +$238 |
| Monroe Township vs Milan Township | 29.7880 | $5,213 | +$188 |
| Monroe Township vs London Township | 28.0563 | $4,910 | −$115 |
What it's like to own in Monroe Twp
Beyond the tax rate, three things shape what owning in Monroe Twp actually costs: the age of the homes, what the water utility reports at the tap, and what local air testing has turned up. Each figure below carries the date of the survey it came from.
Housing stock
1969
average year built · 1,686 sqft average across 3,357 single-family homes
SEMCOG Buildings_2024
Radon
3.28 pCi/L
average across 235 home tests · 29% above the EPA 4 pCi/L action level — elevated. ZIPs 48161, 48145.
MDHHS indoor radon test results by ZIP
Lead is measured at the water system, not the house — it cannot tell you whether a specific property has a lead service line. Radon is a ZIP-level test distribution, not a prediction for any one home; the EPA recommends testing every home regardless. Screening information only.
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Monroe Township, Michigan?
Monroe Township is taxed at 28.7141–28.8545 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 $5,025 a year.
Does the tax rate change by address within Monroe Township?
Yes. Monroe Township spans 2 school districts and the rate runs from 28.7141 to 28.8545 mills depending on the district your address falls in — a difference of $25 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 Monroe Township?
About $5,025 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 Monroe 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 Monroe Township compare with the rest of Monroe County?
It is the 13 lowest of 19 municipalities in Monroe County and 90 of 236 across the eight-county region — 2.66 mills above the county median.
What your Monroe 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 Monroe 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.