Massachusetts Mortgage Calculator
See your monthly payment on a Massachusetts home, including property tax at the state average of 1.15%.
Monthly payment in Massachusetts
With 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and Massachusetts's effective property tax of 1.15%:
| Home price | Principal and interest | Property tax | Insurance (est.) | Total per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,264 | $240 | $150 | $1,654 |
| $300,000 | $1,517 | $288 | $150 | $1,954 |
| $400,000 | $2,023 | $383 | $150 | $2,556 |
| $500,000 | $2,528 | $479 | $150 | $3,157 |
| $600,000 | $3,034 | $575 | $150 | $3,759 |
The 6.5% rate is an example. Current rates change weekly; see Freddie Mac for the latest average.
Property tax in Massachusetts
The effective property tax rate in Massachusetts is about 1.15% of a home's value each year. On a $400,000 home that is roughly $4,600 a year or $383 a month. Actual bills depend on county, school district and exemptions.
How Massachusetts property tax compares
The average effective property tax rate across states is about 0.99%. Massachusetts ranks number 35 of 51 from lowest to highest. States with the closest rates:
| State | Effective rate | Monthly tax on $400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1.04% | $347 |
| Minnesota | 1.05% | $350 |
| South Dakota | 1.14% | $380 |
| Massachusetts | 1.15% | $383 |
| Maine | 1.19% | $397 |
| Rhode Island | 1.23% | $410 |
| Kansas | 1.3% | $433 |
15-year or 30-year loan?
| Loan on $320,000 at 6.5% | Monthly principal and interest | Total interest |
|---|---|---|
| 30-year fixed | $2,023 | $408,142 |
| 15-year fixed | $2,788 | $181,758 |
A 15-year loan costs more each month but saves a large amount of interest. Property tax and insurance in Massachusetts come on top of either payment.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a $400,000 mortgage payment in Massachusetts?
With 20% down at 6.5% for 30 years the payment is about $2,556 a month including estimated tax and insurance.
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