Barnstable County, MA

Barnstable County, MA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Barnstable County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Barnstable County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesTown of Barnstable Property Look-Upbarnstable.gov/Departments/Assessing/Property_Values/Property-Look-Up.asp
  • Property records in Massachusetts are managed at the town level; this portal covers the Town of Barnstable.
Deeds and recorded documentsBarnstable County Registry of Deeds Public Accesswww.capecod.gov/departments/registry-of-deeds/online-access/public-access/
  • Free to research and view; printing official copies may incur fees.
Property taxesTown of Barnstable Tax Payment Portalbarnstable.gov/Departments/treasurer/Pay_Bills_Online/Pay-Tax-and-Sewer-Bills.asp
  • Official portal for property tax payments for the Town of Barnstable.
GIS and parcel mapsTown of Barnstable GIS Parcel Mapgis.townofbarnstable.us/Html5Viewer/Index.html
  • Informational parcel maps; not a legal survey.
Permits and building recordsTown of Barnstable Online Permittingbarnstablema.portal.opengov.com
  • Covers building, health, and other municipal permits for the Town of Barnstable.
Zoning and land useTown of Barnstable Zoning Mapbarnstable.gov/Departments/GIS/Zoning_Maps/Town-Wide-Zoning-Map-(Last-Updated-02-02-2023)-.pdf
  • Static PDF map; users should verify current zoning with the Planning Department.
County data

Barnstable County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$762,142

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$668,600

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$4,342

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.59%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Barnstable County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Mashpee$718,370$643,0500.61%$4,307
East Falmouth$714,953$632,5000.29%$2,289
Brewster$822,824$709,1000.60%$4,881
Falmouth$1,084,566$919,6000.31%$3,669
Harwich$753,052$661,6000.55%$4,081
Hyannis$573,019$467,4000.77%$4,271
Centerville$684,221$596,0500.71%$4,775
South Yarmouth$599,702$545,9000.66%$4,023
West Yarmouth$570,923$481,3500.64%$3,641
Eastham$816,753$721,7000.71%$5,744
FAQ

Barnstable County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Barnstable County?

Use the official Town of Barnstable Property Look-Up for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Barnstable County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Town of Barnstable Tax Payment Portal for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Barnstable County?

Use the official Barnstable County Registry of Deeds Public Access for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Barnstable County?

Use the official Town of Barnstable GIS Parcel Map for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Barnstable County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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