Schools
All of these feed the Brandon School District (Home of the Blackhawks), about five schools serving 2,100+ students.
Oakland County, Michigan
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Buying a home in Ortonville
Tucked into far northern Oakland County, Ortonville is a lake-dotted bedroom community built around its walkable Mill Street downtown district and the 5,400-acre Ortonville Recreation Area. The village proper holds only about 1,351 residents, but surrounding Brandon Charter Township pushes the trade area past 15,000. Most households here commute south on M-15 toward Clarkston, Auburn Hills and Pontiac, which keeps the median household income near $99,000, well above the Michigan average. The Brandon School District, home of the Blackhawks, anchors local employment alongside township government, the DNR rec area and Mill Street small businesses. Buyers come for woods, water and acreage; financing here ranges from modest village bungalows to lakefront and custom-build deals around Bald Eagle Lake.
By the numbers
Ortonville housing and mortgage snapshot
Values move. Treat these as orientation and let us pull current figures for the address you are considering.
$374,000
Typical home value, from the market research on this page
+44%
Typical rise in taxable value the year after a home sells in Brandon Township, 2026 Uncapping Study
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What financing looks like in Ortonville
For a typical ~$375,000 Ortonville home with 20% down (~$300K loan) at current rates, expect a full PITI payment around $2,600-$2,800/month, including roughly $400/month in taxes. Most lenders want household income near $110,000-$120,000 to qualify comfortably; with less than 20% down, plan closer to $125K+. Property taxes here matter: Brandon School District homestead millage runs about 36.65 mills (non-homestead ~54.5), so the effective bill on a primary residence is roughly 1.7%-1.9% of market value. Because the median sits well under the 2026 conforming limit, most buyers use conventional or FHA loans, but lakefront and custom Groveland Knolls builds can push into jumbo territory. First-time buyers should ask about MSHDA down payment assistance.
Nearly every Ortonville purchase fits well under the 2026 conforming limit of $832,750, so loan size is rarely the constraint.
The market
The Ortonville housing market
The median home price in the 48462 ZIP sat near $374,000 in early 2026, with most listings landing in the $360,000-$390,000 band and a median price per square foot around $171, down roughly 3% year-over-year. Despite the softer pricing, homes actually moved faster: median days on market was about 71 in March 2026, down roughly 22% from the prior year per Movoto and Redfin. Demand is driven by lake access, large wooded parcels near the recreation area, and the commuter pull of M-15/I-75 toward Oakland County jobs. Limited new-construction inventory and a strong school district keep well-kept homes competitive even in a cooler market.
Where to look
Ortonville neighborhoods
Bald Eagle Lake (~$350K-$700K+)
A 125-acre all-sports lake with lakefront and lake-access homes for boating and fishing families.
Groveland Knolls (high $400s+)
Rolling, wooded building sites with paved roads, underground utilities and natural gas, the spot for newer custom homes.
Pheasant Run area (~$350K-$550K)
Established subdivision-style homes on the village outskirts.
Rural Brandon Township acreage (~$400K-$800K+)
Larger parcels, hobby farms and custom homes near the Ortonville Recreation Area.
Schools and commute
Commute
Commute to downtown Detroit runs about 49-50 miles, roughly 50-70 minutes via M-15 south to I-75.
Michigan property taxes
Ortonville property taxes after you buy
The year after a Michigan home sells, its taxable value resets to half of the assessor's market value, so the seller's tax bill is not your tax bill.
In Brandon Township, which assesses Ortonville, our 2026 Uncapping Study found taxable value typically rises about 44% the year after a sale: roughly $1,830 more in first-year tax on a $300,000 home at the township's homestead millage. We build your payment on that post-sale number.
In Samantha's words
In Michigan, don't just look at the current tax bill. Understand what could happen after ownership changes.
Local resources
Check Ortonville records yourself
The official offices behind the tax and school details on this page.
- Brandon Township Assessing Department, for parcel records and current taxable value
- Brandon School District, for district boundaries and enrollment
- Oakland County Treasurer, property taxes, for county property tax records
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Ortonville mortgage questions
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What is the median home price in Ortonville, MI 48462?
As of early 2026, the median home price in the 48462 ZIP is around $374,000, with most listings falling in the $360,000-$390,000 range. Prices were down roughly 3% year-over-year, and the median price per square foot was about $171.
How long do homes stay on the market in Ortonville?
Homes in 48462 spent a median of about 71 days on the market in March 2026, which was down roughly 22% from the prior year, meaning homes were actually selling faster despite a slightly softer pricing environment.
How are property taxes in Ortonville and Brandon Township?
Homestead (primary residence) millage in the Brandon School District is roughly 36.65 mills, and non-homestead is around 54.5 mills (2023). Because Michigan taxes about half of a home’s market value, the effective bill on a primary home works out to roughly 1.7%-1.9% of market value. Only about 0.94 mills goes to township operating; schools and the county make up most of the bill.
What's the commute from Ortonville to downtown Detroit?
Ortonville is about 49-50 miles north of downtown Detroit. The typical drive is roughly 50-70 minutes via M-15 south to I-75, depending on traffic. It’s a true bedroom community, so many residents commute to jobs across Oakland County (Clarkston, Auburn Hills, Pontiac) and metro Detroit.
What neighborhoods or areas should I look at in Ortonville?
Popular choices include the historic Mill Street village core (Victorian and ranch homes, ~$250K-$400K), Bald Eagle Lake for lakefront living (~$350K to $700K+), the wooded Groveland Knolls subdivision (high $400s+), the Pheasant Run area, and larger rural acreage parcels throughout Brandon Township near the Ortonville Recreation Area.
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