Assessing

The Assessors Office provides the following services to the public:

  • Motor Vehicle and Boat Excise Abatements
  • Real Estate and Personal Property Abatements
  • Real Estate Exemptions
  • Tax Deferral Applications and Information
  • Chapter Land Applications and Information
  • Charitable Exemption Applications and Information
  • Property Record Cards
  • Tax Maps
  • Owner and Deed Information
  • Assessment Information
  • On-Site Property Inspections

Annual MLS PIN Housing Market Report

Assessing the Gap: Current Market vs. Assessed Value

As a homeowner, how many times have you tried to compare your assessed value to what you think it might sell for? How many times have you wondered why your local assessor valued your property for an amount greater or less than what your neighbor’s house recently sold for? The assessed value on your tax bill can be misinterpreted because it is based on market activity from the previous year. Learn more about the Current Market vs. Assessed Value (pdf).

Property Counter Report

Media Resources

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Elaine Boidi Director of Assessing 781-826-6401
Carol Mattes Executive Administrative Assistant 781-826-5000 ext 1060
Al Ferrara Assessing Assistant 781-826-6401