Salem Township property taxes & housing data
Salem Township is taxed at 26.6161–32.6946 mills across 6 school districts. That is 8.01 mills below the Washtenaw County median and 5.99 mills below the Southeast Michigan median — the 1st lowest of 27 municipalities in the county, and 70 of 236 region-wide.
Rates by school district
| School district | Homestead | Non-homestead | $250,000 | $350,000 | $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon Community School District | 26.6161 | 44.6161 | $3,327 | $4,658 | $6,654 |
| Plymouth Canton Community School District | 26.6565 | 44.6565 | $3,332 | $4,665 | $6,664 |
| Northville Public School District | 26.9805 | 44.9805 | $3,373 | $4,722 | $6,745 |
| Plymouth Canton Community School District | 27.7294 | 45.7294 | $3,466 | $4,853 | $6,932 |
| South Lyon Community School District | 28.4843 | 46.4843 | $3,561 | $4,985 | $7,121 |
| Ann Arbor Public School District | 32.6946 | 48.6552 | $4,087 | $5,722 | $8,174 |
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 Salem Township compares in Washtenaw County
| Municipality | Lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Township | 26.6161 | $4,658 |
| Sharon Township | 30.6024 | $5,355 |
| Manchester Township | 31.2839 | $5,475 |
| Webster Township | 31.4636 | $5,506 |
| Saline Township | 31.7735 | $5,560 |
For sale in Salem Township right now
25 active listings in Salem 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.
$900,000
8061 Pine Ridge Court · Salem Township
4 bd · 3 ba · 4,999 sqft
Listing courtesy of Remerica United Realty
$634,900
6549 Napier Road · Salem Township
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,574 sqft
Listing courtesy of Grapevine RealEstate Group LLC
$99,900
8209 Bloomsbury Circle · Salem Township
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,693 sqft
Listing courtesy of The Brand Real Estate
$75,500
2992 Charing Cross · Salem Township
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,239 sqft
Listing courtesy of EXP Realty - Fenton
$599,000
10286 7 Mile Road · Salem Township
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,231 sqft
Listing courtesy of KW Professionals
$95,000
2524 Shakespeare Lane · Salem Township
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,120 sqft
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Clinton
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 Salem Township with another community
Salem Township has 23 side-by-side comparisons, 21 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 Salem Township.
| Comparison | Their lowest millage | Annual tax on $350,000 | vs Salem Township |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township vs Ann Arbor · same schools | 52.6657 | $9,216 | +$4,559 |
| Salem Township vs Northville · same schools | 42.1693 | $7,380 | +$2,722 |
| Salem Township vs South Lyon · same schools | 42.1483 | $7,376 | +$2,718 |
| Salem Township vs Plymouth · same schools | 40.9761 | $7,171 | +$2,513 |
| Salem Township vs Northville · same schools | 39.9709 | $6,995 | +$2,337 |
| Salem Township vs Pittsfield Township · same schools | 39.2007 | $6,860 | +$2,202 |
| Salem Township vs Ann Arbor Township · same schools | 38.0586 | $6,660 | +$2,002 |
| Salem Township vs Wixom · same schools | 35.8219 | $6,269 | +$1,611 |
| Salem Township vs Northfield Township · same schools | 35.4789 | $6,209 | +$1,551 |
| Salem Township vs Northville Township · same schools | 35.1832 | $6,157 | +$1,499 |
| Salem Township vs Superior Township · same schools | 34.5770 | $6,051 | +$1,393 |
| Salem Township vs Scio Township · same schools | 34.3204 | $6,006 | +$1,348 |
| Salem Township vs Lodi Township · same schools | 33.7171 | $5,900 | +$1,243 |
| Salem Township vs Milford Township · same schools | 33.3601 | $5,838 | +$1,180 |
| Salem Township vs Plymouth Township · same schools | 32.4045 | $5,671 | +$1,013 |
| Salem Township vs Lyon Township · same schools | 31.6481 | $5,538 | +$881 |
| Salem Township vs Webster Township · same schools | 31.4636 | $5,506 | +$848 |
| Salem Township vs Manchester Township | 31.2839 | $5,475 | +$817 |
| Salem Township vs Sharon Township | 30.6024 | $5,355 | +$698 |
| Salem Township vs Canton Township · same schools | 30.1246 | $5,272 | +$614 |
| Salem Township vs Green Oak Township · same schools | 25.3046 | $4,428 | −$230 |
| Salem Township vs Novi Township · same schools | 27.5569 | $4,822 | +$165 |
| Salem Township vs Novi · same schools | 27.1551 | $4,752 | +$94 |
What it's like to own in Salem Twp
Beyond the tax rate, three things shape what owning in Salem 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
1980
average year built · 2,441 sqft average across 1,846 single-family homes
SEMCOG Buildings_2024
Radon
4.03 pCi/L
average across 3,392 home tests · 29% above the EPA 4 pCi/L action level — elevated. ZIPs 48170, 48178, 48168, 48167, 48105.
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 Salem Township, Michigan?
Salem Township is taxed at 26.6161–32.6946 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 $4,658 a year.
Does the tax rate change by address within Salem Township?
Yes. Salem Township spans 6 school districts and the rate runs from 26.6161 to 32.6946 mills depending on the district your address falls in — a difference of $1,064 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 Salem Township?
About $4,658 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 Salem 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 Salem Township compare with the rest of Washtenaw County?
It is the 1 lowest of 27 municipalities in Washtenaw County and 70 of 236 across the eight-county region — 8.01 mills below the county median.
Is down payment assistance available for homes in Salem Township?
Likely, but verify per program: 75% of the 36 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem 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.