Median price, property tax, transfer tax, and live market data for Boston, Massachusetts. All rates current as of April 2026.
Median sale price
$825,000
Q1 2026 snapshot
Active listings
2,300
Q1 2026 snapshot
Property tax (effective)
1.20%
State median · of home value
Transfer tax (at city median)
0.46%
Flat 0.46% transfer tax
Calculators pre-filled with Massachusetts 2026 rates. Override any number inline if your county or deal differs.
Every listing carries the state-specific tax context built in — property tax, transfer tax, and capital-gains exposure.