Brady Township, MI: Homes for Sale & Local Guide

Brady Township is home to 4,445 people (2020 Census, including part of the Village of Vicksburg) in southern Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Indian Lake, Thrall Lake and the Portage River are reference points among its lake areas and agricultural land. It suits buyers who want lake-area or rural homes in Vicksburg Community Schools.

By Jason Veenstra, REALTOR®, Associate Broker and Team Leader, Veenstra Team | eXp Realty. Updated November 11, 2026.

Highview Street and Lee-Mar Drive signs beneath leafy trees in Brady Township.

Highview Street and Lee-Mar Drive in Brady Township. Still from Jason Veenstra’s community footage.

Brady Township at a glance

  • Type: Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

  • Population: 4,445 (2020 U.S. Census, including part of the Village of Vicksburg)

  • Borders: Mendon Township (St. Joseph County), Pavilion Township, Schoolcraft Township and Wakeshma Township

  • Drive to downtown Kalamazoo: about 17.9 miles, roughly 34 minutes without traffic, from the center of the township to Kalamazoo City Hall (OpenStreetMap routing)

  • Area: about 34.8 square miles

  • School districts: Vicksburg Community Schools (about 96% of the township’s area) and Mendon Community Schools (about 4%). Confirm each address with the district.

  • Property taxes: 2025 homestead (PRE) totals of 32.1967 mills (Vicksburg schools) and 30.4719 (Mendon) outside the village. Rates vary by school district and exclude special assessments; see the county’s 2025 millage table.

  • Township website: bradytwp.org

Homes for sale in Brady Township

Search current homes for sale with a Vicksburg address, which covers most of Brady Township, then save a search to hear about new listings. The Vicksburg mailing area also includes the village and other townships, so check the municipality on each listing.

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Brady Township housing market trends

Here is a snapshot of residential listings and sales recorded in the MLS for Brady Township itself, not the wider mailing area. We update it monthly.

  • Active listings: 13 (median list price $369,900)

  • Sold in the last 30 days: 2 homes (too few sales for a meaningful median)

  • Sold in the last 12 months: 33 homes, median sale price $302,500

  • Median days on market: 9 (homes sold in the last 12 months)

  • Months of supply: 4.7 (active listings divided by average monthly sales over the last 12 months)

Small sample: only 33 sales in the last 12 months and 13 active listings, so these figures can swing noticeably from month to month. Treat them as a rough guide and ask us for a property-specific price analysis.

Source: Southwest Michigan MLS via Flexmls, as of November 11, 2026. Residential listings; Municipality = Brady Twp, Kalamazoo County. Excludes the Village of Vicksburg, which the MLS lists separately. Last 30 days = closings since October 12, 2026; last 12 months = closings since November 11, 2025. Medians are shown when there are at least three sales and are rounded to the nearest $100. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

What is it like to live in Brady Township?

The township’s published map identifies Indian Lake in the north, Thrall Lake farther south, and additional water features including Mud and Updegrove lakes. It also shows the Portage River and Portage Creek through the southern area. These are geographic anchors, not a promise of public access or buildable frontage.

The map places the Village of Vicksburg along the township’s western side and identifies agricultural as well as residential land-use categories. That helps separate a village-related location, a lake-area property and land farther out in the township. Use the current zoning map for permissions; older land-use mapping should not be treated as a current approval.

Brady’s resident resources point to the Vicksburg library, historical society and farmers market. These provide practical connections to the nearby village’s cultural and seasonal activities even when the home itself is a township property.

The market is identified at North Richardson Street in Vicksburg. The village’s historic grounds and downtown are separate destinations to include in a visit, not reasons to label every surrounding home as being inside the village. Compare the route from the house as well as the appeal of the destination.

What school districts serve Brady Township?

U.S. Census Bureau school-district boundaries show Vicksburg Community Schools covering about 96% of the township’s area and Mendon Community Schools about 4%. Confirm school assignment with the district for the specific address.

What should buyers check before buying in Brady Township?

For a lake-area property, clarify whether the listing means frontage, shared access or simple proximity. Ask about the condition and maintenance of any shoreline improvements, the drainage of the site and the systems serving the house. The view and the legal rights are two different parts of the decision.

For a rural parcel, focus on usable land, access, neighboring uses and existing improvements. If a workshop, animals or a new building is important, describe that plan to the township before assuming that acreage alone makes it possible. The township publishes a 2022–2032 Master Plan and current planning notices, while parcel-specific permissions require zoning review.

Brady directs sewer questions to South County Sewer and Water Authority. Its website also links building inspection services, road-service requests, property-tax records and local zoning contacts. Confirm which services actually reach the address and whether any connection charge or assessment applies.

For a property with a well or onsite sewage system, include the appropriate condition review in your planning. School assignment should be confirmed directly with the district. For commuting and errands, test the actual route from the property; a Vicksburg mailing address does not create one standard travel time or service package.

Property taxes depend on the school district. The county’s 2025 millage table lists homestead (PRE) totals of 32.1967 mills in the Vicksburg schools part of the township and 30.4719 mills in the Mendon part (50.1967 and 48.4719 non-homestead). Homes inside the Village of Vicksburg pay village millage too.

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Frequently asked questions about Brady Township

Where is Brady Township?

Brady Township is in southern Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It borders Pavilion, Schoolcraft and Wakeshma townships and Mendon Township in St. Joseph County, and includes part of the Village of Vicksburg. Its center is about 18 miles by road from downtown Kalamazoo.

How many people live in Brady Township?

The 2020 U.S. Census counted 4,445 residents in Brady Township, including residents of the part of the Village of Vicksburg within it.

What school district serves Brady Township?

Vicksburg Community Schools serves most of the township, with a small area in Mendon Community Schools. Confirm the district for a specific address with the district.

Does every Brady Township home have lake access?

No. Lake names are useful geographic references, but frontage or shared-access rights must be established for the individual parcel.

Who is the township’s starting point for sewer questions?

Brady directs sewer questions to South County Sewer and Water Authority. Confirm the property’s actual service and any obligations with the authority.

Where can I check a proposed building or land use?

The township’s Building Department, Zoning & Ordinances page identifies the local zoning contact and the building-inspection provider. Bring the parcel and proposed project to them.

What are property tax rates in Brady Township?

In 2025 the homestead (PRE) millage totals outside the village were 32.1967 mills in the Vicksburg school area and 30.4719 mills in the Mendon area, per Kalamazoo County’s millage table. Special assessments are not included.

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Community information reviewed November 11, 2026. Property details and availability can change.

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