Northfield Township property taxes & housing data
Northfield Township is taxed at 35.4789–42.9734 mills across 4 school districts. That is 0.85 mills above the Washtenaw County median and 2.87 mills above the Southeast Michigan median — the 17th lowest of 27 municipalities in the county, and 135 of 236 region-wide.
Rates by school district
| School district | Homestead | Non-homestead | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon Community School District | 35.4789 | 53.4789 | $4,435 | $6,209 | $8,870 |
| Ann Arbor Public School District | 41.2259 | 57.1865 | $5,153 | $7,215 | $10,306 |
| Dexter Community School District | 42.2561 | 60.2561 | $5,282 | $7,395 | $10,564 |
| Whitmore Lake Public School District | 42.9734 | 60.9734 | $5,372 | $7,520 | $10,743 |
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 Northfield Township compares in Washtenaw County
| Municipality | Lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Township | 34.5770 | $6,051 |
| Lima Township | 34.6260 | $6,060 |
| Sylvan Township | 34.7913 | $6,088 |
| Augusta Township | 34.9528 | $6,117 |
| Northfield Township | 35.4789 | $6,209 |
| Ann Arbor Township | 38.0586 | $6,660 |
| Pittsfield Township | 39.2007 | $6,860 |
| Ypsilanti Township | 45.1543 | $7,902 |
| Manchester | 46.2508 | $8,094 |
← Augusta Township (lower) · Ann Arbor Township (higher) →
For sale in Northfield Township right now
27 active listings in Northfield 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.
$515,000
425 E Shore Drive · Northfield Township
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,000 sqft
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Classic
$669,900
453 E Shore Drive · Northfield Township
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft
Listing courtesy of KW Realty Livingston
$499,900
454 E Shore Drive · Northfield Township
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft
Listing courtesy of KW Realty Livingston
$550,000
5226 Pontiac Trail · Northfield Township
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,179 sqft
Listing courtesy of The Charles Reinhart Company
$350,000
9070 Walnut Drive · Northfield Township
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft
Listing courtesy of 3DX Real Estate, LLC
$269,000
128 Front Drive · Northfield Township
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,190 sqft
Listing courtesy of KW Realty Livingston
IDX provided courtesy of Realcomp II Ltd. via Match Realty LLC and Greater Metropolitan 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 Northfield Township with another community
Northfield Township has 21 side-by-side comparisons, 19 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 Northfield Township.
What it's like to own in Northfield Twp
Beyond the tax rate, three things shape what owning in Northfield 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
1974
average year built · 1,830 sqft average across 2,553 single-family homes
SEMCOG Buildings_2024
Radon
5.25 pCi/L
average across 2,452 home tests · 45% above the EPA 4 pCi/L action level — elevated. ZIPs 48189, 48105, 48178.
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 Northfield Township, Michigan?
Northfield Township is taxed at 35.4789–42.9734 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 $6,209 a year.
Does the tax rate change by address within Northfield Township?
Yes. Northfield Township spans 4 school districts and the rate runs from 35.4789 to 42.9734 mills depending on the district your address falls in — a difference of $1,312 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 Northfield Township?
About $6,209 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 Northfield 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 Northfield Township compare with the rest of Washtenaw County?
It is the 17 lowest of 27 municipalities in Washtenaw County and 135 of 236 across the eight-county region — 0.85 mills above the county median.
Is down payment assistance available for homes in Northfield Township?
Likely, but verify per program: 93% of the 57 Northfield 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 Northfield 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 Northfield 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.