Middlesex County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.03%
State Effective Rate
1.00%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$128
Median Home Value (ACS)
$727,800
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$7,501
Owner-Occupied Households
388,893
The typical owner-occupied home in Middlesex County is valued at $727,800 with a median real estate tax bill of $7,501 per year — an effective rate of 1.03%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Massachusetts
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.00%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Middlesex County, Massachusetts, the current county-level estimate is 1.03%, or approximately $4,120 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Middlesex County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.03% · vs Massachusetts: 1.00% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $2,575 | $215 |
| $400,000 | $4,120 | $343 |
| $500,000 | $5,150 | $429 |
| $750,000 | $7,725 | $644 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,300 | $858 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Middlesex County1.03%
- Essex County1.04%
- Norfolk County1.06%
- Bristol County1.07%
- Plymouth County1.17%
- Worcester County1.28%
- Berkshire County1.32%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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