What is the property tax rate in Wellesley, MA?

Wellesley has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.66%. On a median home valued at $1,513,400, homeowners pay approximately $10,001 per year in property taxes.

How does Wellesley compare to Norfolk County?

Wellesley's effective rate of 0.66% is 38% lower than the Norfolk County average of 1.06%. The county-wide median annual tax is $7,261, while Wellesley homeowners pay an estimated $10,001.

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

Based on Wellesley's effective rate of 0.66%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,980 per year, or about $165 per month.

Wellesley Property Tax Rate

Norfolk County, Massachusetts

0.66%effective rate

Wellesley is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Homeowners in Wellesley pay a median of $10,001 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $1,513,400, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.66%. This is 38% lower than the Norfolk County average of 1.06%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.66%

vs 1.06% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$10,001

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$1,513,400

2024 estimate

Population📍

29,906

Wellesley, MA

How Wellesley Compares

Wellesley

0.66%

Norfolk County Average

1.06%

Massachusetts Average

1.07%

National Average

0.92%

Cities in Norfolk County

Compare property tax rates for 11 cities in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

City	Population	Annual Tax	Rate
Randolph Town	34,683	$5,602	1.21%
Franklin Town	33,067	$6,751	1.19%
Dedham	25,109	$7,262	1.15%
Quincy	101,361	$6,325	1.06%
Milton	28,481	$9,459	1.06%
Weymouth Town	57,786	$5,087	0.99%
Norwood	31,380	$5,868	0.96%
Needham	32,059	$10,001	0.87%
Braintree Town	38,762	$5,278	0.85%
Brookline	62,822	$10,001	0.81%
Wellesley	29,906	$10,001	0.66%

About Property Taxes in Wellesley

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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,980

$165/month · Rate: 0.66%

Norfolk 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.