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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
$5,273
P&I Payment$4,478
Taxes & Ins$595
Utilities$200

Mortgage Details

$885,580
Local Median: $885,580
$177,116 (20%)
%

Local Area Costs

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Monthly$5,273

Monthly Breakdown

Principal & Interest
$4,478
Property Taxes
$424
Homeowners Ins.
$171
Est. Utilities
$200

Amortization Schedule

Loan balance and total interest paid over 30 years.

Total Interest
$903,607

Local Housing Facts for Boston

  • ·Median home value: $885,580 (adjusted for current market conditions)
  • ·Est. property taxes: $5,087/yr — pre-loaded from county assessment data
  • ·Homeowners insurance (HO-3): $2,049/yr — based on local per-$1K premium rates
  • ·Energy utilities: $2,400/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 $5,087 per year.

What is the average home price in Boston?

The median home value in Boston is currently estimated at $885,580.

How much does homeowners insurance cost in Boston?

For a median priced home, homeowners insurance in Boston averages around $2,049 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 $885,580 can expect to pay roughly $5,087/yr in property taxes, $2,049/yr for homeowners insurance, and $2,400/yr in energy utilities. That adds approximately $795 per month in ongoing costs on top of your mortgage payment. Use our calculator above to model your exact all-in monthly cost.