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Living in Carver, Massachusetts
Carver is a town in Plymouth County, about 45 miles south-southeast of Boston and 20 miles west of Plymouth, named for John Carver, the first governor of Plymouth Colony. Incorporated in 1790, it became one of the country's leading cranberry-growing towns, producing about a fifth of all cranberries grown in the United States by 1900. The town's landscape includes North Carver, South Carver and the main village, with extensive cranberry bogs, ponds and a large cedar swamp near the town center.
Carver at a glance
- $13.61Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
- $7,448Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
- 30-35 minDrive to Plymouth
- PlymouthCounty
Carver's villages and zip codes
Carver has three ZIP codes: 02330 (Carver), 02355 (North Carver) and 02366 (South Carver).
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Carver center | 02330 | Around Town Hall on Main Street. |
| North Carver | 02355 | The northern section of town toward Plympton and Kingston. |
| South Carver | 02366 | The southern section of town toward Wareham, home to Edaville and King Richard's Faire. |
Things to do in Carver, MA
Start with Edaville USA and King Richard's Faire, then 1 more below.
Edaville USA
A narrow-gauge railroad and family theme park built on former cranberry bog land, operating since 1949 with seasonal events including a large holiday light display.
South Carver, MA
King Richard's Faire
A renaissance fair on wooded grounds in South Carver, running weekends from late summer into fall; it is the longest-running renaissance fair in New England.
South Carver, MA
Myles Standish State Forest
A large state forest covering parts of Carver and neighboring towns, with camping, ponds and miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Cranberry Rd, Carver/Plymouth, MA
Plan a visit
Around the calendar
- September-OctoberKing Richard's FaireWeekend renaissance fair with costumed performers, food and craft vendors on wooded fairgrounds in South Carver.
A little history
Carver was incorporated as its own town in 1790 and named for John Carver, the first governor of Plymouth Colony.
By 1900, Carver's farms produced about a fifth of all cranberries grown in the United States, and cranberry bogs remain part of the town's landscape.
Savery Avenue, opened to the public in 1860, is described as the first divided highway in America.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Carver
Carver's landscape of cranberry bogs, ponds and cedar swamp connects to Myles Standish State Forest, giving the town a mix of working agricultural land and protected forest.
- Myles Standish State ForestCamping, ponds and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, shared with Plymouth.More information
- Vaughn Pond and Bates PondTown ponds used for fishing and boating access.
- Carver cranberry bogsWorking cranberry bogs across the town, part of the region's agricultural landscape.
Walkability and getting around Carver
Carver's town center has limited sidewalks, and with the town spread across bogs, forest and rural roads, a car is needed to get around most of it.
Drive times
- Plymouth, about 20 miles30-35 min
- Logan International Airport, about 45 miles60-70 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Carver has no MBTA commuter rail station of its own; the nearest stops are the Kingston and Middleborough/Lakeville stations on the MBTA Kingston and Middleborough lines.
Carver property taxes
Carver's FY2026 residential tax rate is $13.61 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $21.68. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,361 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $7,448, on an average assessed value of $547,259.
Carver's FY2026 tax rates
$13.61per $1,000, residential
- Residential$13.61 per $1,000
- Commercial, industrial, personal property$21.68 per $1,000
- Average single-family assessed value$547,259
- Average single-family tax bill$7,448
- Motor vehicle excise (statewide)$25 per $1,000 of value
Source: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
How the residential rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Residential rate |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | $15.98 |
| FY2023 | $14.59 |
| FY2024 | $14.17 |
| FY2025 | $13.87 |
| FY2026 | $13.61 |
Look up a Carver property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkVital records and town records
- Assessors' officeQuestions about a value
- Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county
Buying a home in Carver
What we check on a Carver purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, pay-as-you-throw, cranberry bog land.
Check the flood zone first
Carver's numerous ponds, brooks and cranberry bogs, along with the cedar swamp near the town center, can put some low-lying parcels in FEMA flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for CarverSmoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Carver Fire Department before the sale closes.
Carver Fire Department pageNo town-wide curbside pickup; trash runs through the Transfer Station
Carver does not provide town-wide curbside trash collection. Residents either contract with a private hauler or buy a Pay-As-You-Throw sticker to use the Transfer Station on Gate Street.
Trash and RecyclingBog-adjacent and rural parcels can carry water and wetland considerations
Much of Carver's land is working cranberry bog, pond or wetland; check FEMA flood zones and any bog-related water rights before buying near bog land.
All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. MassHousing limits and eligibility are set by MassHousing and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Carver?
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Moving to Carver: utilities, trash and town hall
Who to call in Carver: Eversource, with a town Community Electricity Aggregation program for supply for power.
- ElectricEversource, with a town Community Electricity Aggregation program for supply
- Trash and recyclingCarver runs a Pay-As-You-Throw Transfer Station on Gate Street; residents who don't use a private curbside hauler can buy a transfer station sticker to bring trash and recycling there themselves.
- Registry of Motor VehiclesUpdate your address with the RMV within 30 days. Excise tax goes to the city or town where the car is garaged.Mass. RMV
Carver Transfer Station
48 Gate St, Carver, MA Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Transfer station sticker $125-$140 for the first vehicle (varies by resident status), $60 for additional vehicles; tipping fees $75/ton for mixed waste
Transfer station detailsTown Hall offices and contacts
Carver Town Hall is at 108 Main St, Carver, MA 02330. Main line: 508-866-3400.
- Town HallMain line and website508-866-3400
- Town ClerkElections, vital records and licensing.
- AssessorProperty values and assessments, with an online assessor database.
- Treasurer/CollectorTax billing and payment.
- Board of HealthTitle 5 septic inspections, transfer station oversight and public health.
- Fire DepartmentEmergency services and smoke-detector certificates for home sales.
- Department of Public WorksHighways and the transfer station.
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning BoardLand use and zoning.
- Carver Public LibraryThe town's public library.
- Carver Public SchoolsThe town's public school district.
Carver, MA FAQ: taxes and town services
What is the property tax rate in Carver, MA?
Carver's FY2026 residential tax rate is $13.61 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $21.68. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.
How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Carver?
Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $5,444 a year at $13.61 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.
Does Carver have a split tax rate?
Yes. Homes pay $13.61 per $1,000 and commercial, industrial and personal property pay $21.68.
What is the average single-family tax bill in Carver?
The average single-family tax bill in Carver was $7,448 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $547,259.
What county is Carver, MA in?
Carver is in Plymouth County.
Is there a train station in Carver?
Not in town; the nearest MBTA commuter rail stops are Kingston and Middleborough/Lakeville stations.
Is Carver trash pickup curbside or Pay-As-You-Throw?
Carver does not run town-wide curbside pickup. Residents use a private hauler or a Pay-As-You-Throw sticker at the Transfer Station on Gate Street.
Who supplies electricity in Carver?
Eversource is the electric utility, and the town also runs a Community Electricity Aggregation program for supply.
What are Carver's zip codes?
Carver has three ZIP codes: 02330 (Carver center), 02355 (North Carver) and 02366 (South Carver).
How far is Carver from Boston?
Carver is about 45 miles south-southeast of Boston.
Towns near Carver
Neighbors of Carver, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.
Sources
- Carver, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Carver official website: carverma.gov
- Trash and Recycling - Town of Carver: carverma.gov
- Carver Community Electricity Aggregation - MassCEA: masscea.com
- Myles Standish State Forest - Mass.gov: mass.gov
- Carver Town Hall photo, Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.org
- Tax rates and average single-family value and tax bill: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
- Motor vehicle excise: M.G.L. c. 60A, $25 per $1,000 of value statewide.
- Walkability: Walk Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Photo: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.