Massachusetts (MA) · Northeast Real Estate Profile

Massachusetts Mortgage Payment & Property Tax Guide

Calculate your exact monthly housing expense in Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, the effective statewide property tax rate averages 1.15% and homeowners insurance averages 0.45% of home market value. Explore 25 pre-calculated loan scenarios below.

Effective Property Tax1.15%
Homeowners Insurance0.45%
Median Home Price$610,000
Conforming Loan Limit$766,550
Property Tax Context for Massachusetts: At 1.15%, a median-priced home of $610,000 pays roughly $7,015 per year in property taxes ($585/month). Millage rates vary across counties and municipalities.
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Monthly Payment Benchmarks in Massachusetts (30-Year Fixed at 6.50%%)

Estimated monthly PITI payments assuming 20% down payment and standard 28% DTI underwriting:

Loan AmountEst. Home Value30-Yr P&IMA Property TaxTotal PITI/moRequired SalaryDetails
$150,000$187,500$948/mo$180/mo$1,198/mo$51,000/yrView schedule →
$250,000$312,500$1,580/mo$299/mo$1,997/mo$86,000/yrView schedule →
$350,000$437,500$2,212/mo$419/mo$2,796/mo$120,000/yrView schedule →
$450,000$562,500$2,844/mo$539/mo$3,594/mo$154,000/yrView schedule →
$550,000$687,500$3,476/mo$659/mo$4,393/mo$188,000/yrView schedule →
$750,000$937,500$4,741/mo$898/mo$5,991/mo$257,000/yrView schedule →
$1,000,000$1,250,000$6,321/mo$1,198/mo$7,987/mo$342,000/yrView schedule →

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Closing Costs & Transfer Tax in Massachusetts

Deeds excise tax is $2.28 per $500 ($4.56 per $1,000) in most counties; Barnstable County is $3.24 per $500.