The residential property tax rates for greater Boston towns like Franklin, MA have fluctuated over the past few years but continue to remain relatively affordable when compared against surrounding towns.  Many prospective buyers don’t consider tax rates when house hunting but the cost of living in one town vs. another can be significant from a tax standpoint.

Here is a look at 16 surrounding towns residential property tax rates for 2013:  (based on per $1000 of assessed home value)

Attleboro $13.88                    Medway $18.56

Bellingham $14.44                 Sharon   $20.45

Foxboro $14.54                      Norfolk   $17.10

Franklin $14.34                      North Attleboro $12.78

Holliston $18.62                     Plainville $14.47

Hopkinton $17.32                   Walpole $15.40

Mansfield $14.89                    Westboro $18.97

Medfield $15.73                      Wrentham $15.07

If you have questions about your home value or just need general real estate advice, give me a call at 508-369-5131 or email franklinmahomes@comcast.net.  I’ll get you the answers you need!