Mortgage on a $500K house in Massachusetts
$3,363 a month with 20% down — $2,691 principal and interest plus $422 property tax and $250 insurance.
Massachusetts's typical property tax is 1.01% of the home's value a year (U.S. average 0.9%), which adds $422 a month on a $500K home. The typical home in Massachusetts is worth $655,219, so $500K is 24% below the typical price.
$500K home in Massachusetts: payment by down payment
| Down payment | Cash down | Loan | Principal + interest | PMI / MIP | Tax + insurance | Total / month | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% down | $100,000 | $400,000 | $2,691 | $0 | $672 | $3,363 | $144,100 |
| 10% down | $50,000 | $450,000 | $3,027 | $188 | $672 | $3,886 | $166,600 |
| 5% down | $25,000 | $475,000 | $3,195 | $198 | $672 | $4,065 | $174,200 |
| 3.5% down (FHA) | $17,500 | $490,944 | $3,303 | $221 | $672 | $4,195 | $179,800 |
Assumes a 30-year fixed loan at 7.11%, property tax of 1.01% of the home value a year, homeowners insurance of 0.6% a year, PMI of 0.5% of the loan a year when the down payment is under 20%, and FHA mortgage insurance of 0.55% a year plus a 1.75% upfront premium added to the loan. Your rate, taxes and insurance will differ.
Where in Massachusetts does $500K buy a typical home?
In these counties the typical home value is within 15% of $500K:
| County | Typical home | Tax rate | Total / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester County | $495,048 | 1.28% | $3,476 |
| Bristol County | $545,691 | 1.07% | $3,385 |
| Hampshire County | $449,669 | 1.43% | $3,537 |
5 of 14 Massachusetts counties tracked by Zillow have a typical home value at or below $500K. See all Massachusetts home prices.
Other prices in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
What is the mortgage on a $500K house in Massachusetts?
About $3,363 a month with 20% down at 7.11%: $2,691 principal and interest, $422 property tax and $250 insurance.
How much do I need to make to buy a $500K house in Massachusetts?
About $144,100 a year, so that the payment stays under 28% of your gross income.
What is the property tax on a $500K house in Massachusetts?
At Massachusetts's typical effective rate of 1.01%, about $5,061 a year. Rates vary by county and city — see the county pages.