Mortgage on a $650K house in Massachusetts
$4,371 a month with 20% down — $3,498 principal and interest plus $548 property tax and $325 insurance.
Massachusetts's typical property tax is 1.01% of the home's value a year (U.S. average 0.9%), which adds $548 a month on a $650K home. The typical home in Massachusetts is worth $655,219, so $650K is right at the typical price.
$650K home in Massachusetts: payment by down payment
| Down payment | Cash down | Loan | Principal + interest | PMI / MIP | Tax + insurance | Total / month | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% down | $130,000 | $520,000 | $3,498 | $0 | $873 | $4,371 | $187,300 |
| 10% down | $65,000 | $585,000 | $3,935 | $244 | $873 | $5,052 | $216,500 |
| 5% down | $32,500 | $617,500 | $4,154 | $257 | $873 | $5,284 | $226,500 |
| 3.5% down (FHA) | $22,750 | $638,227 | $4,293 | $287 | $873 | $5,454 | $233,700 |
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 $650K buy a typical home?
In these counties the typical home value is within 15% of $650K:
| County | Typical home | Tax rate | Total / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth County | $646,858 | 1.17% | $4,457 |
| Essex County | $715,954 | 1.04% | $4,386 |
| Suffolk County | $738,589 | 0.66% | $4,180 |
7 of 14 Massachusetts counties tracked by Zillow have a typical home value at or below $650K. See all Massachusetts home prices.
Other prices in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
What is the mortgage on a $650K house in Massachusetts?
About $4,371 a month with 20% down at 7.11%: $3,498 principal and interest, $548 property tax and $325 insurance.
How much do I need to make to buy a $650K house in Massachusetts?
About $187,300 a year, so that the payment stays under 28% of your gross income.
What is the property tax on a $650K house in Massachusetts?
At Massachusetts's typical effective rate of 1.01%, about $6,579 a year. Rates vary by county and city — see the county pages.