48834 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 48834 (Fenwick, Michigan) pay a median of $1,782/year in property taxes on homes valued at $171,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.04%, which is 15% below the Michigan state average of 1.22%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 48834 is approximately $149, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Montcalm County. This is $644 less than the Michigan average of $2,426/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Michigan, 48834 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 48653 (1.04%) and 49234 (1.04%).

In Fenwick, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $60,870, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Under Michigan's Proposal A, your property assessment will "uncan" (reset to market value) at purchase, ending the prior owner's capped growth — expect your tax bill to jump substantially from the previous year. File for the Principle Residence Exemption (PRE) with the Montcalm County Assessor immediately after closing to reduce school operating taxes on your primary home. Contact the Montcalm County Assessor's office to confirm PRE eligibility and submission deadlines, as school tax savings typically range $400–$800 annually.