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Oakland County. Known for Twelve Oaks, newer construction, three freeway junction.
The Novi market, honestly
Novi grew up at the junction of I 96, I 696, and I 275, and its housing is newer than most of the region: subdivisions from the 1990s onward, townhome communities, and continued construction. Twelve Oaks and the Grand River corridor anchor retail. Buyers here weigh Novi schools against Northville addresses street by street, and the agents who close consistently know exactly where that line runs.
That is why we match on evidence. When you ask for a Novi agent, we look for closed sales in Novi itself, in your price range, on your side of the city. If we do not have a strong local match, we say so instead of handing you to whoever is next in line.
What Novi actually charges in property tax
Michigan bills in mills against taxable value, and taxable value resets to about half of market value the year after a home changes hands. That is why the seller's current tax bill is close to meaningless to you, and it is why the honest way to read these numbers is as a share of what you pay for the house: the millage divided by 2,000.
Novi contains 8 school district rates, from 1.36% to 1.86% of price. On a $400,000 home that is a $1,993 a year difference between the cheapest and the most expensive street in the same city. Most buyers never find this out until the first bill arrives.
| School district | Millage | Share of price | Tax on a $400,000 home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novi and Walled Lake transfer area | 27.1551 | 1.36% | $5,431 |
| Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | 32.0426 | 1.60% | $6,409 |
| Novi and Northville transfer area | 33.7242 | 1.69% | $6,745 |
| South Lyon Community Schools | 34.1551 | 1.71% | $6,831 |
| Northville Public Schools | 34.5195 | 1.73% | $6,904 |
| South Lyon and Novi transfer area | 36.3224 | 1.82% | $7,264 |
| Novi Community Schools | 36.3224 | 1.82% | $7,264 |
| Northville and Novi transfer area | 37.1177 | 1.86% | $7,424 |
Rates are 2025 totals for a principal residence with the Michigan homestead exemption. A second home, rental, or investment property adds roughly 18 mills of school operating tax on top. Special assessments for roads, police, or refuse can add more, and village residents pay a village levy as well.
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Source: Michigan Department of Treasury, 2025 Total Property Tax Rates in Michigan (Form 4029 total rates report). Verify any specific parcel with the Oakland County treasurer or the Michigan property tax estimator before you rely on it.
Looking for agent profiles and current listings in Novi rather than the numbers? Our brokerage publishes those at Top Agent Realty. This page is for what it costs to own here, and for getting matched on closed results.
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Questions people ask
How fast will I hear back about a Novi agent?
Usually within the hour during business hours. A real person from our Troy office reviews every request before any introduction happens.
Which Novi school district has the lowest property taxes?
On 2025 homestead rates, Novi and Walled Lake transfer area is the lowest in Novi at 27.1551 mills, about 1.36% of what you pay for the house. The highest is Northville and Novi transfer area at 37.1177 mills, about 1.86%. On a $400,000 home that gap is $1,993 every year, which is worth knowing before you fall in love with a street.
What will property taxes cost on a $400,000 home in Novi?
Roughly $5,431 to $7,424 a year as a principal residence, depending on which district the address sits in. That assumes taxable value resets to about half of market value when you buy, which is what Michigan uncapping does. If you are not claiming it as your principal residence, add roughly 18 mills.
Is this really free?
Yes. Buyers and sellers never pay us anything. When a deal closes, the agent pays a standard referral fee out of their own commission. Your agreement with your agent is exactly the same as if you had found them yourself.
Do I have to work with the agent you match?
No. The match is an introduction, not a contract. If the fit is wrong, tell us and we will introduce someone else, or you can simply walk away.