Residential Property Tax
Property taxes are based on the property tax rate and assessed value.
- The property tax rate is set by the Board of Assessors each November/December based on a set formula from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR). This formula incorporates factors such as the town budget, Proposition 2 ½ overrides and additional monies needed for tax abatements.
- Assessed property values are set by the Board of Assessors each November/December based on best practices and Department of Revenue regulations. The value on your 2018 tax bill is the current estimated fair market value. Factors in determining property tax values include market rate variations and changes to the property condition.
The West Boylston property tax rate for 2021 is $18.46 per $1,000 in assessed value, a 0.64% decrease from 2020.
The assessed value of an average single-family home for 2021 was $338,800, a 5.15% increase from 2020. This statistic is provided for information only; the valuation of individual properties is unique.
Property Tax Rate History
Year | Tax Rate /$1,000 | Change from previous year |
| 2020 | $18.58 | -1.43% |
| 2019 | $18.85 | 0.69% |
2018 | $18.72 | -0.43% |
2017 | $18.80 | 1.90% |
2016 | $18.45 | 0.60% |
2015 | $18.34 | 3.85% |
2014 | $17.66 | 1.20% |
2013 | $17.45 | 3.81% |
2012 | $16.81 | 2.63% |
2011 | $16.38 | 7.98% |
2010 | $15.17 | 9.29% |
2009 | $13.88 | 5.79% |
Property Assessment History (based on average single-family home)
Year | Avg Single Family Home Value | Change from previous year |
| 2020 | $322,200 | 6.12% |
| 2019 | $303,600 | 4.70% |
2018 | $289,955 | 6.41% |
2017 | $272,483 | 2.91% |
2016 | $264,790 | 2.99% |
2015 | $257,111 | 2.02% |
2014 | $252,024 | -0.50% |
2013 | $253,295 | -2.11% |
2012 | $258,742 | -0.50% |
2011 | $260,055 | -5.90% |
2010 | $276,357 | -7.17% |
2009 | $297,701 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do our property tax rates compare with other communities?
In 2018, West Boylston’s property tax rate ranked 59 out of the 341 communities in the Mass Division of Local Services database. Here’s how our rate compares with neighboring communities:
Community | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
Holden | $17.61 | $17.59 | $17.25 | $18.12 | $17.75 |
Rutland | $18.13 | $18.32 | $17.37 | $17.65 | $17.11 |
Sterling | $17.54 | $18.03 | $18.33 | $17.29 | $16.93 |
West Boylston | $18.72 | $18.80 | $18.45 | $18.34 | $17.66 |
How are property assessments reviewed?
Assessors in communities not scheduled for certification must submit an“Interim Year Adjustment Report” whether or not any valuation adjustments were made.
How do I see the detailed assessment for my property?
What if there is an error in the assessment on my home?
Applications for a property tax abatement must be filed with the Board of Assessor on or before February 1st or 30 days from the mailing of the January 1 tax bill.