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Cambridge, MA Property Tax Guide — June 2026

The current residential property tax rate in Cambridge, Massachusetts — and what it means for your annual tax bill.

Updated June 2026 · Live MLS data
Residential Tax Rate
$6.35
Per
$1,000 of value
Tax on a Median Home
$7.3K/yr
Est. Monthly Tax
$608
vs. MA Average
49% below
Fiscal Year
FY2025

Cambridge Property Tax Overview

Cambridge, Massachusetts has a FY2025 residential property tax rate of $6.35 per $1,000 of assessed value. That works out to about $635 in annual tax for every $100,000 of assessed home value.

On a median-priced Cambridge home (around $1.15M), the estimated annual property tax bill is $7.3K, or roughly $608 per month. Your actual bill depends on your home's assessed value, which can differ from its market price.

At $6.35 per $1,000, Cambridge's rate is 49% below the Massachusetts statewide average of about $12.40. Property tax rates are set annually by each city or town and fund local schools, public safety, and services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cambridge, MA?

Cambridge's FY2025 residential property tax rate is $6.35 per $1,000 of assessed value.

How much is property tax on a home in Cambridge?

On a median-priced home of about $1.15M, the estimated Cambridge property tax is $7.3K per year (around $608 per month).

Is Cambridge's property tax high?

At $6.35 per $1,000, Cambridge is 49% below the Massachusetts average of roughly $12.40 per $1,000.

Market figures are derived from live MLS data and are provided for informational purposes only. They are not an appraisal or a guarantee of value. Last updated June 2026.