You Ask ... Patch Answers
2013 Tax Rates: How Does Wayland Compare?
Wayland's residential tax rate decreased in 2013 from the 2012 rate, but so did the average assessment. See how that will impact you and what it looks like compared to some other communities.
As 2013 begins, property tax rates are generally increasing for residents across Massachusetts, but not in Wayland. Wayland's rate is decreasing by $1.12, but how does that compare to surrounding communities? Even with that fairly signficant decrease, out of 19 communities in the area, Wayland's 2013 residential tax rate lands it near the top of the list, with only Sudbury having a higher rate, according to rates compiled by Patch through the state Department of Revenue's Division of Local Services. The Wayland Board of Selectmen voted on the 2013 rate at a tax classification hearing last month, a change that resulted in a $746 decrease in taxes for the average single-family property (valued at $588,500). Wayland may have one of the …
In this Article:
Bill
2:36 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013
I would be interested to know how Wayland stacks up to other communities that are in our pier group (I know we have an established pier group as I have seen the list) that takes into account our assessments. My house is assessed at least 20% to 30% below market value. I pay close attention to the housing market and I do not have an unrealistic opinion of value (and I know most people do). I want … more ›