What is the property tax rate in Barnstable Town, MA?

Barnstable Town has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.71%. On a median home valued at $559,200, homeowners pay approximately $3,965 per year in property taxes.

How does Barnstable Town compare to Barnstable County?

Barnstable Town's effective rate of 0.71% is 6% higher than the Barnstable County average of 0.67%. The county-wide median annual tax is $4,239, while Barnstable Town homeowners pay an estimated $3,965.

How much are property taxes in Barnstable Town on a $300,000 home?

Based on Barnstable Town's effective rate of 0.71%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,130 per year, or about $178 per month.

Barnstable Town Property Tax Rate

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

0.71%effective rate

Barnstable Town is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Homeowners in Barnstable Town pay a median of $3,965 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $559,200, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.71%. This is 6% higher than the Barnstable County average of 0.67%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.71%

vs 0.67% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$3,965

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$559,200

2024 estimate

Population📍

49,232

Barnstable Town, MA

How Barnstable Town Compares

Barnstable Town

0.71%

Barnstable County Average

0.67%

Massachusetts Average

1.07%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Barnstable Town

Property taxes in Barnstable Town are collected by Barnstable County. Tax exemptions available to Barnstable County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Barnstable Town. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Barnstable County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,130

$178/month · Rate: 0.71%

Barnstable County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.