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Middlesex County, MA Property Tax Calculator
Middlesex County homeowners pay a median $7,501 a year in property tax, 1.03% of a median $727,800 home: below Massachusetts's 1.07% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Middlesex County by home value, at 1.03%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $360,000 | $3,712 | $309 |
| $550,000 | $5,671 | $473 |
| $730,000 | $7,526 | $627 |
| $1,090,000 | $11,238 | $936 |
| $1,460,000 | $15,053 | $1,254 |
Middlesex County against Massachusetts and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | 1.03% | $7,501 | $727,800 | $130,847 |
| Massachusetts | 1.07% | $5,992 | $562,100 | $103,960 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Middlesex County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Middlesex County?
The effective rate is 1.03%: a median $7,501 a year on a median $727,800 home. That's the 10th highest of the 12 Massachusetts counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Middlesex County?
About $4,124 a year, $344 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Middlesex County compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Its rate is below the state's 1.07%. Across Massachusetts, covered counties range from 0.66% to 1.49%.
How do I lower my Middlesex County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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