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Estimate your true cost of homeownership in Boston with localized property taxes, insurance, and utility data.

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Est. Total Monthly Cost
$1,787
P&I Payment$1,320
Taxes & Ins$284
Utilities$183
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Mortgage Details

$248,348
Local Median: $248,348
$49,670 (20%)
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Used with your down payment to fetch a live, scenario-specific rate.

Local Area Costs

Monthly$1,787

Monthly Breakdown

Principal & Interest
$1,320
Property Taxes
$144
Homeowners Ins.
$140
Utilities
$183

Amortization Schedule

Loan balance and total interest paid over 30 years.

Total Interest
$276,550

Local Housing Facts for Boston

  • ·Median home value: $248,348 (adjusted for current market conditions)
  • ·Est. property taxes: $1,731/yr — pre-loaded from county assessment data
  • ·Homeowners insurance (HO-3): $1,681/yr — based on local per-$1K premium rates
  • ·Energy utilities: $2,194/yr — sourced from DOE LEAD survey data
  • ·Flood insurance: optional — toggled off by default, estimate based on FEMA risk profile

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are property taxes in Boston?

Based on the local median home value, estimated real estate property taxes in Boston are around $1,731 per year.

What is the average home price in Boston?

The median home value in Boston is currently estimated at $248,348.

How much does homeowners insurance cost in Boston?

For a median priced home, homeowners insurance in Boston averages around $1,681 annually.

What is the true total cost of owning a home in Boston?

True homeownership costs go beyond principal and interest. In Boston, a typical homeowner with a median-priced home of $248,348 can expect to pay roughly $1,731/yr in property taxes, $1,681/yr for homeowners insurance, and $2,194/yr in energy utilities. That adds approximately $467 per month in ongoing costs on top of your mortgage payment. Use our calculator above to model your exact all-in monthly cost.