Richland Township, MI: Homes for Sale & Local Guide

Richland Township is home to 8,693 people (2020 Census, including the Village of Richland) in northern Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Its landscape includes agricultural land, several lakes and a large township park on North 32nd Street. It suits buyers who want lake-area or rural settings in the Gull Lake Community Schools area.

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

Gull Lake Country Club lettering on a stone wall in Richland Township.

Gull Lake Country Club in Richland Township, a private club. Still from Jason Veenstra’s community footage.


Richland Township at a glance

  • Type: Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

  • Population: 8,693 (2020 U.S. Census, including the Village of Richland)

  • Borders: Barry Township (Barry County), Comstock Township, Cooper Township, Prairieville Township (Barry County) and Ross Township

  • Drive to downtown Kalamazoo: about 10.8 miles, roughly 19 minutes without traffic, from the center of the township to Kalamazoo City Hall (OpenStreetMap routing)

  • Area: about 34.4 square miles

  • School district: Gull Lake Community Schools (all of the township’s area). Confirm each address with the district.

  • Property taxes: 2025 homestead (PRE) total of 33.4084 mills (51.4084 non-homestead) outside the village. Homes inside the Village of Richland pay village millage too. Rates vary by school district and exclude special assessments; see the county’s 2025 millage table.

  • Township website: richlandtwp.net

Homes for sale in Richland Township

Search current homes for sale with a Richland address, then save a search to hear about new listings. The Richland mailing area includes the Village of Richland, and some township homes use other mailing addresses, so check the municipality on each listing.

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Richland Township housing market trends

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

  • Active listings: 30 (median list price $400,000)

  • Sold in the last 30 days: 7 homes, median sale price $334,900

  • Sold in the last 12 months: 130 homes, median sale price $363,300

  • Median days on market: 22.5 (homes sold in the last 12 months)

  • Months of supply: 2.8 (active listings divided by average monthly sales over the last 12 months)

Source: Southwest Michigan MLS via Flexmls, as of November 11, 2026. Residential listings; Municipality = Richland Twp, Kalamazoo County. Excludes the Village of Richland, 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 Richland Township?

The township places itself northeast of Kalamazoo and northwest of Battle Creek. Its community overview identifies both farmland and lakes, including Gull, Little Long, Miller, Oatman, Three, Grass and Grassy lakes. That range is a reminder that ‘Richland’ is not a single waterfront market or one uniform neighborhood.

Richland village is separately listed in the county’s municipal directory. Keep a village-center home, a township lake-area property and a more rural parcel as distinct comparisons. A postal address or a broad listing-search label may combine them even when their local setting and services differ.

Hidden Lake entrance sign set in a stone wall among trees in Richland Township.

Hidden Lake in Richland Township. Still from Jason Veenstra’s community footage.


What parks are in Richland Township?

Richland Township Park at 6996 North 32nd Street combines a walking path with playground space, pavilions and sports facilities. The township lists baseball and soccer fields, basketball, volleyball and pickleball, along with space used for rugby and lacrosse.

It is worth visiting the park in the way you would normally use it, whether that means a walk or a scheduled activity. The larger township park is separate from the village green and from private lake access. Current park information will help you confirm reservations, field arrangements and available facilities.

What school districts serve Richland Township?

U.S. Census Bureau school-district boundaries place nearly all of the township (more than 99% of its area) in Gull Lake Community Schools. Confirm school assignment and enrollment with the district for the specific address.

What should buyers check before buying in Richland Township?

For a home near one of the township’s lakes, ask which part of the property creates the connection to the water. Direct frontage, a recorded shared-access right and simply being near a public destination are different things. They can also create different maintenance and use responsibilities.

For an inland parcel, the practical comparison may be yard space, an outbuilding, nearby land uses or the route to the village crossroads. We can help you keep these settings separate so that a broad ‘Richland’ search does not hide the tradeoffs that matter to you.

The township directs public-sewer questions to Gull Lake Sewer and Water Authority and public-water questions to the City of Kalamazoo. Those contacts are useful starting points, not proof that a particular parcel has either service. Building and inspection resources include the Kalamazoo Area Building Authority.

Check the township’s current zoning map and proposed-use requirements before making plans for an addition or a different use of the land. Confirm the school district and assignment with the district itself. For commuting, compare actual routes toward Kalamazoo or Battle Creek from each property rather than relying on one township-wide travel time.

Property taxes outside the village are among the simpler calculations in the county because one school district covers nearly the whole township: the county’s 2025 millage table lists 33.4084 mills for a homestead (PRE) and 51.4084 mills for non-homestead property. Homes inside the Village of Richland pay village millage too.

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Frequently asked questions about Richland Township

Where is Richland Township?

Richland Township is in northern Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It surrounds the Village of Richland and borders Cooper, Comstock and Ross townships plus Barry and Prairieville townships in Barry County. Its center is about 11 miles by road from downtown Kalamazoo.

How many people live in Richland Township?

The 2020 U.S. Census counted 8,693 residents in Richland Township, a figure that includes the 946 residents of the Village of Richland.

What school district serves Richland Township?

Gull Lake Community Schools serves nearly the entire township. Confirm enrollment details for a specific address with the district.

Is all Richland Township housing on Gull Lake?

No. The township identifies farmland and several lakes in addition to Gull Lake. Check the setting and any water rights of the individual property.

Where is Richland Township Park?

The township park is at 6996 North 32nd Street and includes walking, play and sports facilities.

Does the township’s utility contact list mean every home has public water and sewer?

No. Confirm availability, connection status and responsibility for the address with the relevant provider.

What are property tax rates in Richland Township?

In 2025 the homestead (PRE) millage total outside the village was 33.4084 mills, or 51.4084 mills for non-homestead property, per Kalamazoo County’s millage table. Homes inside the Village of Richland have a higher total. Special assessments are not included.

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Sources

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

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