Barnstable County Transfer Tax
Barnstable County (Cape Cod & Islands Land Bank) charges 0.688% of the purchase price on top of the Massachusetts state tax (0.456% of the purchase price). On a $645,400 home that is $7,380 in total. Applies in most Barnstable County towns on top of the state deed excise tax; typically buyer-paid.
Barnstable County (Cape Cod & Islands Land Bank) transfer tax by purchase price
| Purchase price | State tax | Barnstable County (Cape Cod & Islands Land Bank) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $684 | $1,031 | $1,715 |
| $200,000 | $912 | $1,375 | $2,287 |
| $250,000 | $1,140 | $1,719 | $2,859 |
| $300,000 | $1,368 | $2,063 | $3,431 |
| $350,000 | $1,596 | $2,406 | $4,002 |
| $400,000 | $1,824 | $2,750 | $4,574 |
| $450,000 | $2,052 | $3,094 | $5,146 |
| $500,000 | $2,280 | $3,438 | $5,718 |
| $600,000 | $2,736 | $4,125 | $6,861 |
| $700,000 | $3,192 | $4,813 | $8,005 |
| $800,000 | $3,648 | $5,500 | $9,148 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,560 | $6,875 | $11,435 |
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Who pays
Buyer. Applies in most Barnstable County towns on top of the state deed excise tax; typically buyer-paid.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the transfer tax in Barnstable County (Cape Cod & Islands Land Bank)?
Barnstable County (Cape Cod & Islands Land Bank) charges 0.688% of the purchase price, on top of the Massachusetts state tax, so a $645,400 home pays $7,380 in total ($2,943 state, $4,437 local).
Who pays the Barnstable County (Cape Cod & Islands Land Bank) transfer tax?
Buyer. Applies in most Barnstable County towns on top of the state deed excise tax; typically buyer-paid.
Sources
- M.G.L. c. 64D, Excise on Deeds, Instruments and Writings
- Who pays
- Cape Cod & Islands Land Bank Act surcharge (M.G.L. special act)
Rates as the statute or revenue department publishes them, checked 2026-09-22. Figures are computed from those rates and rounded to the dollar; exemptions for first-time buyers or principal residences are noted where they exist and are not applied. All sources.
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Figures are computed from the statutes and ordinances cited above and rounded to the dollar. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.
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