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The median home value in Massachusetts is $560,000. Greater Boston remains among the tightest housing markets in the US with extremely limited supply. Western Massachusetts cities like Springfield and Holyoke offer far lower prices.
The conforming loan limit is $1,089,300. Most eastern Massachusetts counties — including Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, and Essex — qualify for high-cost limits of $1,089,300. Loans up to this amount qualify for standard Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac rates. Above this is jumbo territory with stricter requirements.
At the median home value of $560,000 with a 20% down payment ($112,000), you'd borrow $448,000. At 7% for 30 years, principal and interest runs approximately $2,981/month. Add property taxes (~$523/mo) and insurance (~$150/mo) for a total PITI estimate.
Budget for Massachusetts's effective property tax rate of 1.12% (avg. bill: $5,091/year). Lenders include taxes in your PITI calculation and collect them monthly in escrow.
First-time buyers in Massachusetts should budget for closing costs of approximately $5,800. Massachusetts charges an excise stamp tax of $4.56/$1,000 of sale price. The Boston area also sees elevated attorney, title, and lender fees that push total closing costs above the national average.
Data: Tax Foundation (2024), US Census Bureau ACS 2023, Zillow, ATTOM Data Solutions. Updated 2024–2025. Figures reflect state averages — consult a licensed professional for personalized advice.
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