Homeowners across Massachusetts are paying more in property taxes as real estate values continue to rise, according to newly released figures from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
For fiscal year 2026, the average tax bill for a single-family home reached $8,110, up from $7,730 in 2025 and $7,399 in 2024. The data points to a consistent increase in homeowner costs over recent years.
The rise in tax bills coincides with a sharp increase in property valuations. Total assessed property value statewide climbed to approximately $1.07 trillion in 2026, compared with $1.01 trillion in 2025 and $957.9 billion in 2024. The average assessed value of a single-family home also increased, reaching $742,750 this year, up from $702,560 in 2025 and $665,227 in 2024.
In contrast, the number of single-family parcels has remained largely unchanged at about 1.44 million annually, indicating that the growing tax burden is being driven primarily by rising home values rather than new housing supply.
The trend reflects sustained pressure in one of the United States’ most competitive housing markets, particularly in and around Boston. As valuations increase, higher assessments are translating directly into larger tax obligations for homeowners, reinforcing affordability concerns across the state.
