01235 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 01235 (Hinsdale, Massachusetts) pay a median of $3,405/year in property taxes on homes valued at $266,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.28%, which is 13% above the Massachusetts state average of 1.13%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 01235 is approximately $284, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Berkshire County. This is $2,327 less than the Massachusetts average of $5,732/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Massachusetts, 01235 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 01610 (1.28%) and 02081 (1.28%).

In Hinsdale, property taxes represent approximately 4.4% of the median household income of $76,699, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Massachusetts Chapter 59 exemptions for seniors (65+), veterans, and surviving spouses reduce your assessed value by amounts set by each municipality, often $1,000–$2,500 on Berkshire County properties. File your exemption claim with the Berkshire County Assessor by April 1 each year if you own and occupy the property as your primary residence. Berkshire County Assessor's office will review your income and residency proof—apply before April 1 of the year following purchase to capture the benefit on your next tax bill.