Newton, Massachusetts property tax
Typical rate and yearly bill in Newton, compared with Middlesex County. Census survey 2020-2024.
Estimate my billThe Census survey records the typical bill in Newton only as "$10,000 or more", so the 0.79% rate here is a floor. Real bills on a typical home are likely higher, so treat this estimate as a minimum.
How Newton compares
Think your bill is too high?
Divide your yearly tax by your home's market value. If your result is well above what neighbors with similar homes pay, your assessed value may be too high or an exemption may be missing.
- Check the market value on your notice against recent sales nearby.
- Make sure every exemption you qualify for is listed, starting with the homestead exemption.
- File an appeal before the deadline. Filing is usually free or costs little.
Property tax in Newton, in plain words
Homeowners in Newton typically pay $10,000+ a year in property tax on a home worth $1,264,900, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2020-2024. That works out to an effective rate of about 0.79% of home value, though the survey caps one of those figures here, so treat it as approximate.
That rate is lower than Middlesex County as a whole (1.03%) and lower than the Massachusetts typical rate of 1.07%. Across the US, the typical rate is 0.94%.
Your own bill depends on your home's assessed value, the exact school district and special districts at your address, and any exemptions you claim. Your Middlesex County tax office has the final number.
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Newton?
The typical effective rate is about 0.79% of home value per year, based on what homeowners report paying.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Newton?
About $3,160 a year at the typical rate. Exemptions and your exact district can move it either way.
Is Newton higher or lower than Middlesex County?
Newton's typical rate (0.79%) is lower than the county's (1.03%).
Homestead exemptions · How to appeal · Where these numbers come from