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Massachusetts Property Tax Guide

Natick MA Property Tax Rate 2026

Natick's FY2026 property tax rate is $12.17 per $1,000 of assessed value — a single uniform rate that applies to every property class. This guide covers the rate table, example bills, how Massachusetts property tax works, and how to appeal an assessment.

Zev Steinmetz

Zev Steinmetz

Partner Agent, Steinmetz Real Estate Professionals · Updated June 2026

What is the Natick property tax rate for 2026?

Natick's FY2026 property tax rate is $12.17 per $1,000 of assessed value. Unlike most of its neighbors, Natick keeps a single uniform rate — residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property are all taxed at the same $12.17. The fiscal year runs July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Fiscal YearUniform Rate (per $1,000)
FY2026$12.17
FY2025$11.96
FY2024$12.26

Source: Town of Natick Assessors Office. Rates verified 2026-06-10.

Why does Natick use a single uniform rate?

Natick taxes all property classes at the same $12.17 per $1,000 rather than adopting a split rate. A split rate, used by Newton, Brookline, and Needham, lets a town shift part of the tax levy onto commercial property and keep the residential rate lower. Natick's choice means homeowners and businesses share the burden evenly — simpler to understand, and it spreads costs across all classes rather than concentrating them. Because the rate is uniform, the same $12.17 applies whether you own a home, a storefront, or an apartment building.

How much will I pay? Example Natick tax bills

At the FY2026 rate of $12.17 per $1,000, here is the annual property tax at several assessed values. Natick's median single-family and condo sold price over the past year is roughly $929,000 (from our MLS data), so the middle tiers reflect a typical Natick home. Tax is calculated on assessed value, which the town sets and which usually trails current market value.

Assessed ValueAnnual Tax (FY2026)Monthly Equivalent
$600,000$7,302$609
$900,000$10,953$913
$1,100,000$13,387$1,116
$1,500,000$18,255$1,521

Based on assessed value at $12.17 per $1,000 (FY2026). Median sold price based on information from MLS PIN. Not guaranteed accurate.

How does Massachusetts property tax work?

Massachusetts property tax is set locally and billed quarterly. Each town sets its own rate per $1,000 of assessed value, with the assessment fixed as of January 1 of the prior year. Statewide rules:

  • •Assessed, not market. Tax is based on assessed value, not your purchase price.
  • •Proposition 2½. A town's total levy can grow only 2.5% per year, plus new growth, unless voters override.
  • •Quarterly bills. Preliminary bills due August 1 and November 1; actual bills due February 1 and May 1.
  • •Abatements. File with the Board of Assessors after the Q3 actual bill, by the printed deadline.

Property taxes when buying or selling in Natick

When you buy a home, property tax is part of your monthly carrying cost and factors into loan qualification. When you sell, you pay the Massachusetts deeds excise of $4.56 per $1,000 of sale price at closing — a separate transfer tax. Taxes are prorated between buyer and seller at closing. Browse current listings or get an instant home estimate.

How Natick compares to nearby towns

Natick's $12.17 uniform rate is the highest per-$1,000 figure among the towns we serve, but Natick home prices run lower than Newton or Brookline, so the absolute bill on a comparable home is often smaller. Compare FY2026 residential rates:

  • •Newton: $9.69
  • •Brookline: $10.24 (with an owner-occupant residential exemption)
  • •Needham: $10.83
  • •Natick: $12.17 (single uniform rate)

For current sale-price context, see our Newton market report and Brookline market report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Natick's property tax rate for 2026?
Natick's FY2026 property tax rate is $12.17 per $1,000 of assessed value. Natick uses a single uniform rate, so residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property are all taxed at $12.17. The rate applies to the fiscal year from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Why does Natick use one rate for all property types?
Natick keeps a single uniform tax rate rather than adopting a split rate. Every property class — residential and commercial alike — is taxed at the same $12.17 per $1,000. Towns that adopt a split rate, like Newton or Needham, shift more of the burden onto commercial property; Natick does not.
How has Natick's tax rate changed recently?
Natick's rate moved from $12.26 per $1,000 in FY2024 to $11.96 in FY2025 to $12.17 in FY2026. The rate has fluctuated year to year as assessments and the town levy shift; a lower rate in one year does not necessarily mean a lower bill if assessments rose.
How much is property tax on a $900,000 home in Natick?
A Natick home assessed at $900,000 owes $10,953 per year at the FY2026 rate of $12.17 per $1,000. That figure is based on assessed value, which the town sets and which typically trails current market value.
Is property tax based on what I paid for my home?
No. Massachusetts property tax is based on assessed value, set by the town as of January 1 of the prior year — not on your purchase price. In a rising market, assessments typically lag actual market values.
When are Natick property tax bills due?
Natick bills quarterly, like other Massachusetts towns. Preliminary bills are due August 1 and November 1; actual bills, reflecting the final FY2026 rate, are due February 1 and May 1.
What is Proposition 2½?
Proposition 2½ is a Massachusetts law that caps a town's total property tax levy growth at 2.5% per year, plus new growth from new construction, unless voters approve an override. It limits how fast the overall levy can rise.
Can I appeal my Natick property tax assessment?
Yes. File an abatement application with the Natick Board of Assessors after the Q3 actual tax bill is issued, by the deadline printed on that bill. An abatement challenges your assessed value, not the tax rate.
How does property tax affect buying or selling in Natick?
Buyers should factor the annual tax into their carrying cost and loan qualification. Sellers pay the Massachusetts deeds excise of $4.56 per $1,000 of sale price at closing, separate from property tax. We prepare a full net-cost estimate for every Natick transaction.

Official source: Natick's FY2026 property tax rate is published by the Town of Natick Assessors Office. View the official Natick tax rate history. Verified 2026-06-10.

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