Novi property taxes & housing data
Novi is taxed at 27.1551–37.1177 mills across 8 school districts. That is 7.23 mills below the Oakland County median and 5.45 mills below the Southeast Michigan median — the 5th lowest of 52 municipalities in the county, and 74 of 236 region-wide.
Rates by school district
| School district | Homestead | Non-homestead | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR-Novi-Wl Transfer | 27.1551 | 27.1551 | $3,394 | $4,752 | $6,789 |
| Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | 32.0426 | 49.7006 | $4,005 | $5,607 | $8,011 |
| TR-Novi-Nrthvl Trans | 33.7242 | 51.7242 | $4,216 | $5,902 | $8,431 |
| South Lyon Community School District | 34.1551 | 52.1551 | $4,269 | $5,977 | $8,539 |
| Northville Public School District | 34.5195 | 52.5195 | $4,315 | $6,041 | $8,630 |
| Novi Community School District | 36.3224 | 53.3094 | $4,540 | $6,356 | $9,081 |
| TR-Slyon-Novi Transfe | 36.3224 | 53.3094 | $4,540 | $6,356 | $9,081 |
| TR-Nrthvl-Novi Trans | 37.1177 | 54.1047 | $4,640 | $6,496 | $9,279 |
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 Novi compares in Oakland County
| Municipality | Lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Groveland Township | 23.5404 | $4,120 |
| Commerce Township | 24.5296 | $4,293 |
| Oakland Township | 24.6821 | $4,319 |
| Southfield Township | 25.6381 | $4,487 |
| Novi | 27.1551 | $4,752 |
| Addison Township | 27.4430 | $4,803 |
| Novi Township | 27.5569 | $4,822 |
| Holly Township | 27.8444 | $4,873 |
| Rose Township | 28.4752 | $4,983 |
← Southfield Township (lower) · Addison Township (higher) →
For sale in Novi right now
114 active listings in Novi — 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.
$324,900
22076 Edgewater · Novi
2 bd · 3 ba · 1,914 sqft
Listing courtesy of EXP Realty
$399,900
41437 Cornell Drive · Novi
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,052 sqft
Listing courtesy of Community Choice Realty Associates, LLC
$279,900
22817 Cranbrooke Drive · Novi
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 sqft
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Classic
$875,000
24034 Broadmoor Park Lane · Novi
4 bd · 5 ba · 5,139 sqft
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Dream Properties
$339,900
31109 Columbia Drive · Novi
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,800 sqft
Listing courtesy of Real Estate One-Troy
$799,900
31132 LAGOON Drive · Novi
4 bd · 5 ba · 5,213 sqft
Listing courtesy of KW Showcase Realty
IDX provided courtesy of Realcomp II Ltd. via Match Realty LLC and 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.
Waterfront in Novi: Walled Lake · Island Lake — recorded sale prices and all-sports status for each.
Compare Novi with another community
Novi has 20 side-by-side comparisons, 17 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 Novi.
| Comparison | Their lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 | vs Novi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novi vs Northville · same schools | 42.1693 | $7,380 | +$2,627 |
| Novi vs South Lyon · same schools | 42.1483 | $7,376 | +$2,624 |
| Novi vs Walled Lake · same schools | 40.9991 | $7,175 | +$2,423 |
| Novi vs Northville · same schools | 39.9709 | $6,995 | +$2,243 |
| Novi vs Farmington Hills · same schools | 39.4568 | $6,905 | +$2,153 |
| Novi vs Wixom · same schools | 35.8219 | $6,269 | +$1,517 |
| Novi vs Northfield Township · same schools | 35.4789 | $6,209 | +$1,457 |
| Novi vs Northville Township · same schools | 35.1832 | $6,157 | +$1,405 |
| Novi vs Milford Township · same schools | 33.3601 | $5,838 | +$1,086 |
| Novi vs Lyon Township · same schools | 31.6481 | $5,538 | +$786 |
| Novi vs West Bloomfield Township · same schools | 31.4531 | $5,504 | +$752 |
| Novi vs Orchard Lake · same schools | 29.8531 | $5,224 | +$472 |
| Novi vs Commerce Township · same schools | 24.5296 | $4,293 | −$459 |
| Novi vs Oakland Township | 24.6821 | $4,319 | −$433 |
| Novi vs Green Oak Township · same schools | 25.3046 | $4,428 | −$324 |
| Novi vs White Lake Township · same schools | 28.7703 | $5,035 | +$283 |
| Novi vs Southfield Township | 25.6381 | $4,487 | −$265 |
| Novi vs Salem Township · same schools | 26.6161 | $4,658 | −$94 |
| Novi vs Novi Township · same schools | 27.5569 | $4,822 | +$70 |
| Novi vs Addison Township | 27.4430 | $4,803 | +$50 |
What it's like to own in Novi
Beyond the tax rate, three things shape what owning in Novi 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
1990
average year built · 2,542 sqft average across 13,715 single-family homes
SEMCOG Buildings_2024
Lead in drinking water
0 ppb
90th percentile for Novi, City Of · below Michigan's 12 ppb action level. Standard sampling — not comparable to systems that sample at the fifth liter.
EGLE / MDHHS water-system monitoring, periods ending 2025-12-31
Radon
3.2 pCi/L
average across 1,367 home tests · 24% above the EPA 4 pCi/L action level — elevated. ZIPs 48375, 48374, 48377, 48167.
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 Novi, Michigan?
Novi is taxed at 27.1551–37.1177 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 $4,752 a year.
Does the tax rate change by address within Novi?
Yes. Novi spans 8 school districts and the rate runs from 27.1551 to 37.1177 mills depending on the district your address falls in — a difference of $1,743 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 Novi?
About $4,752 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 Novi 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 Novi compare with the rest of Oakland County?
It is the 5 lowest of 52 municipalities in Oakland County and 74 of 236 across the eight-county region — 7.23 mills below the county median.
Is down payment assistance available for homes in Novi?
Likely, but verify per program: 88% of the 505 Novi 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 Novi 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 Novi — 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.