Barnstable County, Massachusetts Property Taxes

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Median Barnstable County effective property tax rate: 0.70%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%.
Median Barnstable County home value: $556,400
Median annual Barnstable County tax bill: $4,094, $1,694 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.

How are property taxes in Barnstable County calculated?

Property taxes in Barnstable County are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.

Understanding your county's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Whether you live in Hyannis or another part of Barnstable County, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.

Last Updated March 1, 2025

Barnstable County, Massachusetts Property Tax Bill Calculator

Property Assessed Value

$100,000

$1,500,000

$3,000,000

Median Effective Tax Rate

0.7%

Estimate Property Tax Bill

$3,895

$3,614

Ownwell’s Barnstable County Property Tax Bill Calculator empowers homeowners, real estate investors, and potential buyers to estimate their annual property taxes in Barnstable County with just two data points. By entering your property's estimated assessed value, our calculator applies Barnstable County’s median effective tax rate to accurately estimate your property tax bill. Note that your property's assessed value — determined by your county — reflects any exemptions you may have, ensuring a more precise calculation for your property tax obligations. This insightful tool helps you understand potential tax liabilities and highlights how Ownwell can assist in reducing property taxes in Barnstable County. For those interested in more localized information, please scroll down to explore city-level trends!

Property Tax Rates Across Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state. Annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate. While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process. Below, you can compare Barnstable County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Massachusetts or the U.S. median property tax rate. Barnstable County has a median property tax rate of 0.70%, which is below the national median of 1.02%. Within the county, East Sandwich has the highest median tax rate of 1.15%, while Dennis Port boasts the lowest at 0.47%. This demonstrates the variability even within a single county. Understanding these differences can help property owners make informed decisions about appealing their property taxes or seeking exemptions.

Property Tax Rates Across Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Source: Ownwell

0.36%

0.75%

1.15%

Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.

Median Effective Barnstable County Tax Rate

0.70%

Median Effective Massachusetts Tax Rate

1.23%

Median Effective United States Tax Rate

1.02%

Property Tax Rates Across Barnstable County, Massachusetts

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Rate	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Barnstable	0.90%	0.90%	0.90%	0.90%	0.90%
Bourne	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%
Brewster	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%
Buzzards Bay	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%
Cataumet	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%
Centerville	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%
Chatham	0.36%	0.36%	0.36%	0.36%	0.36%
Cotuit	0.84%	0.84%	0.84%	0.84%	0.84%
Cummaquid	0.90%	0.90%	0.90%	0.90%	0.90%
Dennis	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%
Dennis Port	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%
East Dennis	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%
East Falmouth	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%
Eastham	0.72%	0.72%	0.72%	0.72%	0.72%
East Sandwich	1.15%	1.15%	1.15%	1.15%	1.15%
Falmouth	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%
Forestdale	1.15%	1.15%	1.15%	1.15%	1.15%
Harwich	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%
Harwich Port	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%
Hyannis	0.96%	0.96%	0.96%	0.96%	0.96%
Hyannis Port	0.96%	0.96%	0.96%	0.96%	0.96%
Marstons Mills	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%
Mashpee	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%
North Chatham	0.36%	0.36%	0.36%	0.36%	0.36%
North Falmouth	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%
Orleans	0.64%	0.64%	0.64%	0.64%	0.64%
Osterville	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%	0.83%
Pocasset	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%
Provincetown	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%
Sagamore	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%
Sagamore Beach	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%	0.88%
Sandwich	1.15%	1.15%	1.15%	1.15%	1.15%
South Chatham	0.36%	0.36%	0.36%	0.36%	0.36%
South Dennis	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%
South Yarmouth	0.81%	0.81%	0.81%	0.81%	0.81%
Teaticket	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%
Truro	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%
Wellfleet	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%
West Barnstable	0.83%	0.91%	0.91%	0.91%	0.91%
West Dennis	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%	0.47%
West Harwich	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%	0.60%
West Yarmouth	0.81%	0.81%	0.81%	0.81%	0.81%
Woods Hole	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%	0.69%
Yarmouth Port	0.81%	0.81%	0.81%	0.81%	0.81%
Dennisport	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Monument Beach	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
North Eastham	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
North Truro	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Onset	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Plymouth	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
West Hyannisport	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Barnstable County, Massachusetts

When examining property taxes in Barnstable County, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial. The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Barnstable County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes. The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.

Assessment notices: In Barnstable County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They’ll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of March. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Barnstable County. For example, the median tax bill in Barnstable County is $4,428, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Hyannis Port has the highest median home price at $1,745,600.

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Source: Ownwell

$390,350

$1,067,975

$1,745,600

Median Barnstable County Market Value

$556,400

Median Massachusetts Market Value

$492,600

Median United States Market Value

$235,294

Property Tax Assessment Values Across Barnstable County, Massachusetts

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Home Price	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Barnstable	$461,320	$582,075	$760,200	$1,058,025	$1,644,140
Bourne	$181,920	$323,800	$415,500	$585,950	$1,171,210
Brewster	$343,100	$452,900	$591,400	$831,600	$1,157,890
Buzzards Bay	$262,700	$348,300	$447,700	$587,400	$830,100
Cataumet	$387,600	$456,900	$633,000	$1,071,400	$2,326,480
Centerville	$389,000	$440,100	$514,000	$669,800	$1,060,480
Chatham	$543,990	$713,150	$1,035,050	$1,785,025	$3,050,110
Cotuit	$412,800	$488,000	$644,200	$866,200	$1,475,400
Cummaquid	$659,500	$708,100	$815,100	$1,013,400	$1,560,300
Dennis	$379,700	$514,800	$759,100	$1,185,200	$1,705,000
Dennis Port	$170,760	$289,700	$425,200	$522,300	$666,400
East Dennis	$913,100	$1,030,650	$1,331,800	$1,635,275	$2,369,070
East Falmouth	$328,600	$388,300	$486,400	$664,200	$985,400
Eastham	$414,200	$506,350	$614,100	$771,950	$1,058,200
East Sandwich	$353,800	$432,800	$572,850	$775,550	$1,088,880
Falmouth	$368,400	$526,800	$696,300	$960,100	$1,563,500
Forestdale	$327,000	$380,650	$455,000	$551,050	$649,800
Harwich	$447,420	$517,800	$619,700	$809,200	$1,096,500
Harwich Port	$332,740	$578,900	$895,500	$1,384,000	$2,378,300
Hyannis	$228,000	$329,225	$401,350	$495,650	$691,240
Hyannis Port	$515,250	$817,450	$1,745,600	$2,294,500	$3,345,690
Marstons Mills	$378,700	$432,500	$513,400	$659,500	$864,600
Mashpee	$335,440	$411,800	$526,400	$748,450	$1,225,960
North Chatham	$594,000	$880,450	$1,306,300	$2,355,550	$4,284,140
North Falmouth	$435,400	$515,850	$677,500	$950,800	$1,441,540
Orleans	$375,280	$610,500	$882,000	$1,333,200	$2,083,960
Osterville	$426,440	$503,300	$784,600	$1,717,100	$3,441,820
Pocasset	$353,500	$415,500	$514,800	$707,200	$1,005,600
Provincetown	$366,020	$513,400	$767,900	$1,138,700	$1,680,340
Sagamore	$337,010	$370,050	$403,350	$502,525	$619,870
Sagamore Beach	$343,880	$423,300	$515,300	$649,100	$825,540
Sandwich	$362,000	$423,700	$503,900	$626,150	$830,380
South Chatham	$513,940	$619,050	$787,900	$1,073,200	$1,500,620
South Dennis	$347,000	$416,100	$511,650	$681,075	$929,070
South Yarmouth	$290,830	$356,750	$429,550	$543,400	$728,680
Teaticket	$331,610	$372,975	$440,350	$535,600	$689,180
Truro	$408,600	$636,600	$911,000	$1,341,800	$1,893,200
Wellfleet	$423,480	$576,300	$746,450	$976,275	$1,386,090
West Barnstable	$458,480	$534,750	$630,550	$778,150	$1,019,760
West Dennis	$331,200	$444,575	$549,200	$831,450	$1,270,150
West Harwich	$293,930	$494,500	$667,250	$961,175	$1,326,870
West Yarmouth	$254,800	$318,700	$390,350	$480,975	$688,700
Woods Hole	$526,740	$645,150	$853,200	$1,371,400	$3,558,400
Yarmouth Port	$318,400	$407,575	$510,200	$655,025	$851,650
Dennisport	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Monument Beach	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
North Eastham	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
North Truro	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Onset	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Plymouth	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
West Hyannisport	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Property Tax Bills Across Barnstable County, Massachusetts

In Barnstable County, MA, property tax bills are calculated based on the assessed value of a home, which is determined by the local tax assessor. The tax rate is applied to this assessed value to calculate the annual tax bill. With a median home price of $556,400, the property tax bill can vary significantly across the county. For example, the 25th percentile tax bill is $3,020, while the 75th percentile reaches $5,835, and the 90th percentile is as high as $8,777. This variability is influenced by factors such as property location, size, and any exemptions or deductions for which a homeowner may qualify. Homeowners in Hyannis Port experience the highest median tax bills at $16,706, whereas those in Dennis Port see the lowest at $1,987. Compared to the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and a median tax bill of $2,400, Barnstable County homeowners face a diverse range of tax obligations, impacting their financial planning and homeownership costs.

Property Tax Bills Across Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Source: Ownwell

$1,987

$9,347

$16,706

Median Barnstable County Tax Bill

$4,094

Median Massachusetts Tax Bill

$5,844

Median United States Tax Bill

$2,400

Property Tax Bills Across Barnstable County, Massachusetts

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	Median Tax Bill	75th Percentile	90th Percentile
Barnstable	$4,183	$5,218	$6,828	$9,506	$14,727
Bourne	$2,264	$2,886	$3,673	$5,198	$10,572
Brewster	$2,404	$3,165	$4,136	$5,821	$8,100
Buzzards Bay	$2,363	$3,079	$3,951	$5,185	$7,339
Cataumet	$3,448	$4,032	$5,584	$9,439	$20,496
Centerville	$3,277	$3,702	$4,308	$5,655	$8,853
Chatham	$1,944	$2,547	$3,701	$6,389	$10,889
Cotuit	$3,454	$4,085	$5,391	$7,248	$12,298
Cummaquid	$5,922	$6,358	$7,320	$9,100	$14,012
Dennis	$1,773	$2,404	$3,545	$5,535	$7,962
Dennis Port	$797	$1,353	$1,987	$2,440	$3,112
East Dennis	$4,264	$4,813	$6,220	$7,636	$11,064
East Falmouth	$2,275	$2,688	$3,368	$4,606	$6,826
Eastham	$3,004	$3,669	$4,449	$5,594	$7,672
East Sandwich	$4,071	$4,982	$6,590	$8,919	$12,523
Falmouth	$2,551	$3,651	$4,820	$6,644	$10,819
Forestdale	$3,709	$4,358	$5,201	$6,272	$7,460
Harwich	$2,703	$3,127	$3,742	$4,879	$6,607
Harwich Port	$2,006	$3,491	$5,377	$8,298	$14,341
Hyannis	$2,182	$3,143	$3,830	$4,737	$6,610
Hyannis Port	$4,931	$7,823	$16,706	$21,958	$32,019
Marstons Mills	$3,158	$3,607	$4,280	$5,496	$7,180
Mashpee	$2,352	$2,887	$3,690	$5,248	$8,596
North Chatham	$2,120	$3,144	$4,663	$8,410	$15,295
North Falmouth	$3,014	$3,571	$4,688	$6,580	$9,976
Orleans	$2,420	$3,933	$5,675	$8,583	$13,491
Osterville	$3,562	$4,209	$6,548	$14,321	$28,705
Pocasset	$3,114	$3,661	$4,535	$6,230	$8,859
Provincetown	$2,189	$3,070	$4,592	$6,810	$10,048
Sagamore	$2,969	$3,260	$3,554	$4,427	$5,461
Sagamore Beach	$3,040	$3,731	$4,540	$5,719	$7,280
Sandwich	$4,163	$4,872	$5,794	$7,205	$9,568
South Chatham	$1,835	$2,210	$2,813	$3,831	$5,357
South Dennis	$1,620	$1,943	$2,390	$3,180	$4,339
South Yarmouth	$2,354	$2,891	$3,483	$4,407	$5,910
Teaticket	$2,295	$2,581	$3,048	$3,710	$4,774
Truro	$2,451	$3,813	$5,459	$8,037	$11,340
Wellfleet	$2,974	$4,030	$5,200	$6,808	$9,638
West Barnstable	$4,082	$4,785	$5,665	$7,038	$9,264
West Dennis	$1,550	$2,076	$2,565	$3,882	$5,932
West Harwich	$1,772	$2,982	$4,024	$5,774	$8,001
West Yarmouth	$2,066	$2,584	$3,165	$3,899	$5,583
Woods Hole	$3,645	$4,464	$5,904	$9,490	$24,624
Yarmouth Port	$2,518	$3,305	$4,138	$5,385	$7,052
Dennisport	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Monument Beach	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
North Eastham	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
North Truro	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Onset	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Plymouth	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
West Hyannisport	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: Ownwell