Ross Township, MI: Homes for Sale & Local Guide

Ross Township is home to 4,851 people (2020 Census, including most of the Village of Augusta) in northeast Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Gull Lake, Sherman Lake, Ross Township Park and Kellogg Biological Station destinations shape its lake-country setting. It suits buyers who want lake-area or rural homes, mostly in Gull Lake Community Schools.

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

W. K. Kellogg Manor House in Ross Township, with green timber trim, gardens and a curved walkway.

W. K. Kellogg Manor House in Ross Township. Still from Jason Veenstra’s community footage.

Ross Township at a glance

  • Type: Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

  • Population: 4,851 (2020 U.S. Census, including most of the Village of Augusta)

  • Borders: Barry Township (Barry County), Bedford Township (Calhoun County), Charleston Township, City of Battle Creek (Calhoun County), Johnstown Township (Barry County) and Richland Township

  • Drive to downtown Kalamazoo: about 15.8 miles, roughly 25 minutes without traffic, from the center of the township to Kalamazoo City Hall (OpenStreetMap routing)

  • Area: about 33.4 square miles

  • School districts: Gull Lake Community Schools (about 78% of the township’s area) and Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools (about 22%). Confirm each address with the district.

  • Property taxes: 2025 homestead (PRE) totals of 32.4014 mills (Gull Lake schools) and 32.5056 (Galesburg-Augusta) outside the village. Rates vary by school district and exclude special assessments; see the county’s 2025 millage table.

  • Township website: rosstownshipmi.gov

Homes for sale in Ross Township

Search current homes for sale with Augusta and Hickory Corners addresses, which cover much of Ross Township, then save a search to hear about new listings. These mailing areas also reach into neighboring communities, so check the municipality on each listing.

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Ross Township housing market trends

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

  • Active listings: 11 (median list price $499,000)

  • Sold in the last 30 days: 4 homes, median sale price $481,300

  • Sold in the last 12 months: 58 homes, median sale price $450,000

  • Median days on market: 13 (homes sold in the last 12 months)

  • Months of supply: 2.3 (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 = Ross Twp, Kalamazoo County. Excludes the Village of Augusta, 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 Ross Township?

The township’s recreation directory brings together Ross Township Park on Gull Lake, the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Kellogg Manor House, Sherman Lake YMCA and golf facilities in the area. These places offer different kinds of access and programming rather than one interchangeable ‘lake lifestyle.’

A house near one of these destinations is not necessarily on a lake, and public recreation access is not the same as a deeded right attached to a home. Keep those distinctions clear as you compare the location, yard and upkeep of each property.

What parks and destinations are in Ross Township?

Ross Township Park sits on the east side of Gull Lake beside the Kellogg Manor property. The township describes a small park with a beach, lawn and wooded space, operated seasonally with entry arrangements posted by the township.

One detail is especially useful for boat owners: the township says this park does not have a boat launch. It welcomes hand-carried uses such as kayaks and sailboards, but a trailerable boat needs a different access plan. Check the current park rules and season before making a visit.

The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary adds bird observation and walking to the area’s outdoor options; the township directory identifies an accessible paved trail as well as a lake loop. Kellogg Manor House offers a different kind of visit centered on the historic property and its grounds.

Sherman Lake YMCA and local golf facilities are additional area resources, with their own programs, memberships or reservation requirements. For a home search, choose the destinations you actually expect to use and compare the route from each property instead of treating every amenity as equally close.

What school districts serve Ross Township?

U.S. Census Bureau school-district boundaries show Gull Lake Community Schools covering about 78% of the township’s area and Galesburg-Augusta about 22%. Confirm school assignment with the district for the specific address.

What should buyers check before buying in Ross Township?

Waterfront and lake-area properties call for attention to the shoreline relationship, any shared-access documents, drainage and the condition of the home’s systems. A broad Gull Lake search may cross municipal boundaries, so the township and parcel number belong in the comparison alongside the address.

Ross Township publishes zoning and utility-related notices, including lake-area sewer matters. Ask for the actual service arrangement and any applicable assessment for the property rather than assuming that all lake-area homes are alike. Confirm school assignment directly and test the routes you would use toward work, shopping and other regular stops.

Property taxes depend on the school district. The county’s 2025 millage table lists homestead (PRE) totals of 32.4014 mills in the Gull Lake part of the township and 32.5056 in the Galesburg-Augusta part (50.4014 and 50.4156 non-homestead). Homes inside the Village of Augusta pay village millage too.

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Frequently asked questions about Ross Township

Where is Ross Township?

Ross Township is in northeast Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It borders Richland and Charleston townships, the City of Battle Creek and Bedford Township in Calhoun County, and Barry and Johnstown townships in Barry County. Most of the Village of Augusta lies within it.

How many people live in Ross Township?

The 2020 U.S. Census counted 4,851 residents in Ross Township, including residents of the part of the Village of Augusta within it.

What school districts serve Ross Township?

Gull Lake Community Schools serves most of the township, and Galesburg-Augusta serves the rest. Confirm the district for a specific address with the district.

Can I launch a trailerable boat at Ross Township Park?

The township says the park has no boat launch. Check other authorized access options and current rules for your boat.

Does a Hickory Corners or Augusta mailing address identify the municipality?

No. Use parcel records to establish the local government responsible for the property; postal names and municipal boundaries are different.

What should I verify for a Ross Township lake-area home?

Confirm the parcel, documented water access, service arrangements and any property-specific assessment, along with the usual inspection and title review.

What are property tax rates in Ross Township?

In 2025 the homestead (PRE) millage totals outside the village were 32.4014 mills in the Gull Lake school area and 32.5056 mills in the Galesburg-Augusta 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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