Property tax, transfer tax, capital gains, rental rules, and live market data for Massachusetts. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$724,950
1,000 active listings
Property tax (effective)
1.20%
Median · of home value
State income tax
9.00%
Top marginal
Transfer tax
0.46%
Paid by seller
Every calculator pre-filled with Massachusetts's 2026 rates. Override any number inline if your county or deal differs.
Ranked by active listing volume.
| City | Listings | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 171 | $1,195,000 |
| Dorchester | 41 | $999,000 |
| Needham | 30 | $1,709,000 |
| Fall River | 29 | $399,900 |
| Rockland | 24 | $479,000 |
| Roxbury | 23 | $939,000 |
| Hull | 23 | $779,000 |
| Brockton | 22 | $529,900 |
Interest at 5% or actual rate paid. Strict escrow requirements.
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