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Living in Dighton, Massachusetts
Dighton is a small town in Bristol County on the western shore of the Taunton River, about 5 miles south of Taunton. It separated from Taunton in 1672 and was officially incorporated in 1712, taking its name from early landowner Frances Dighton Williams. The town's history is tied to the river: it was once a shipbuilding and herring-fishing community, and Dighton Rock, a boulder with cryptic carvings, sat in the Taunton River here for centuries before being moved to a museum on the Berkley side.
Dighton at a glance
- $12.45Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
- $6,689Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
- 10-15 minDrive to Taunton
- BristolCounty
Dighton's villages and zip codes
Dighton uses two ZIP codes: 02715 for Dighton and Segreganset, and 02764 for North Dighton.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Dighton center | 02715 | Around Town Hall on Somerset Avenue. |
| North Dighton | 02764 | The northern village of Dighton, along Somerset Avenue toward Taunton. |
| Segreganset | 02715 | A village along the Segreganset River in the western part of town. |
Things to do in Dighton, MA
Start with Sweets Knoll State Park and Dighton Wharves Historic District, then 2 more below.
Sweets Knoll State Park
A 56-acre state park along the Taunton River with trails and river access.
Elm Street, Dighton, MA
Dighton Wharves Historic District
A historic district along the Taunton River tied to the town's shipbuilding and river trade history.
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Coram Shipyard Historic District
A historic district marking the site of a former shipyard on the Taunton River.
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Berkley-Dighton Bridge
The bridge connecting Dighton and Berkley across the Taunton River, completed in 2015.
Route 138, Dighton, MA
More worth a visit
- Bristol County Agricultural High SchoolA regional agricultural high school located in Dighton, with farm and grounds open to some public events.
A little history
Dighton separated from Taunton in 1672 and was officially incorporated as its own town in 1712, named for early landowner Frances Dighton Williams.
In 1765, the 'Molasses Affair,' a local tax protest, took place in Dighton, predating the Boston Tea Party by several years.
Dighton Rock, a boulder bearing carvings of uncertain age and origin, sat in the Taunton River off Dighton for centuries before being moved to a museum in what is now Dighton Rock State Park in neighboring Berkley.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Dighton
Dighton sits on the Taunton River, with the Three Mile River and Segreganset River also running through town, giving it several miles of riverfront and the trails of Sweets Knoll State Park.
- Taunton RiverThe river forming Dighton's eastern border with Berkley, historically used for shipbuilding and fishing.
- Sweets Knoll State ParkA 56-acre state park with trails along the Taunton River.
- Three Mile RiverA river running through Dighton on its way to the Taunton River.
- Segreganset RiverA river running through the Segreganset village area of town.
Where to eat in Dighton: restaurants and coffee
2 places in Dighton to try, including breakfast and brunch restaurant and pizzeria. No one paid to be listed.
Alice's Last Stop
Breakfast and brunch restaurant
A breakfast and brunch spot on County Street (Route 138) in Dighton.
1901 County Street, Dighton, MA
Dighton House of Pizza
Pizzeria
A pizzeria in North Dighton serving pizza, calzones, subs and pasta dinners.
420 Somerset Avenue, North Dighton, MA 02764
Walkability and getting around Dighton
Dighton center and North Dighton have some sidewalks along Somerset Avenue, but the town is largely rural along the river and built for driving between its villages and neighboring Taunton.
Drive times
- Taunton, about 5 miles10-15 min
- T.F. Green International Airport, about 22 miles30-35 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Dighton is served by GATRA (Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority) bus routes. The nearest MBTA commuter rail station is East Taunton, on County Street in Taunton, which opened in March 2025 on the Fall River/New Bedford Line as part of the South Coast Rail project.
Dighton property taxes
Dighton's FY2026 residential tax rate is $12.45 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $24.21. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,245 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $6,689, on an average assessed value of $537,235.
Dighton's FY2026 tax rates
$12.45per $1,000, residential
- Residential$12.45 per $1,000
- Commercial, industrial, personal property$24.21 per $1,000
- Average single-family assessed value$537,235
- Average single-family tax bill$6,689
- 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 | $14.29 |
| FY2023 | $13.94 |
| FY2024 | $13.68 |
| FY2025 | $12.56 |
| FY2026 | $12.45 |
Look up a Dighton property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county
Buying a home in Dighton
What we check on a Dighton purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, well & septic, river flood zones, smoke/co certificate.
Check the flood zone first
The Taunton River, Three Mile River and Segreganset River put low-lying parcels along Dighton's waterfront within FEMA flood zones; check the flood map for any specific property near water. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for DightonSmoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Dighton Fire Department before the sale closes.
Dighton Fire Department pageMany homes use private wells and septic systems
Parts of Dighton rely on private wells and septic systems rather than town water and sewer. A Title 5 septic inspection, arranged through the Health Department, is required before a home with a septic system is sold.
Health DepartmentCheck flood zones near the Taunton River
Dighton's riverfront along the Taunton River, plus the Three Mile and Segreganset rivers, puts some parcels in FEMA flood zones. Ask about flood zone status and flood insurance for any waterfront property.
Fire department inspection required before closing
Massachusetts law requires a smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspection and certificate from the local fire department before a home sale closes.
Fire DepartmentAll 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.
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Moving to Dighton: utilities, trash and town hall
Who to call in Dighton: National Grid for power.
- ElectricNational Grid
- Natural gasNo confirmed natural gas service found
- WaterMostly private wells; some public water service in parts of town
- Sewer or septicMostly private septic systems; no confirmed town-wide sewer service found
- Trash and recyclingDighton's Department of Public Works oversees weekly curbside trash collection, with collection days varying by neighborhood. The town also operates a transfer station.
- 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
Dighton Transfer Station
Dighton, MA 02715 Wednesday 9:00-11:00 AM, Saturday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Transfer station detailsTown Hall offices and contacts
Dighton Town Hall is at 979 Somerset Avenue, Dighton, MA 02715. Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 7:30 AM-4:30 PM; Wed 7:30 AM-5:30 PM; Fri closed. Main line: 508-669-6431.
- Town HallMain line and website508-669-6431
- Health DepartmentTitle 5 septic inspections, well permits and health complaints.508-669-5411
- Fire DepartmentFire prevention and smoke/CO detector inspections for home sales.
- Public LibraryThe Dighton Public Library, offering children's and adult programming.
- Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School DistrictThe public school district serving Dighton and Rehoboth, established in 1987.
- Bristol County Agricultural High SchoolA regional agricultural high school located in Dighton.
Dighton, MA FAQ: taxes and town services
What is the property tax rate in Dighton, MA?
Dighton's FY2026 residential tax rate is $12.45 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $24.21. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.
How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Dighton?
Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $4,980 a year at $12.45 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.
Does Dighton have a split tax rate?
Yes. Homes pay $12.45 per $1,000 and commercial, industrial and personal property pay $24.21.
What is the average single-family tax bill in Dighton?
The average single-family tax bill in Dighton was $6,689 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $537,235.
What county is Dighton, MA in?
Dighton is in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes does Dighton use?
Dighton uses 02715 for Dighton and Segreganset, and 02764 for North Dighton.
Does Dighton have curbside trash pickup?
Yes. Dighton's Department of Public Works provides weekly curbside trash collection, with collection days varying by neighborhood, plus a town transfer station.
Who supplies electricity in Dighton?
National Grid is the electric utility serving Dighton.
How far is Dighton from Taunton?
Dighton is about 5 miles south of Taunton, roughly a 10-15 minute drive.
Is there train service near Dighton?
The nearest MBTA commuter rail station is East Taunton, which opened in March 2025 on the Fall River/New Bedford Line as part of the South Coast Rail project.
Towns near Dighton
Neighbors of Dighton, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.
Sources
- Dighton, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Dighton, MA official website: dighton-ma.gov
- About The Town - Dighton, MA: dighton-ma.gov
- Health Department - Dighton, MA: dighton-ma.gov
- Transfer Station - Dighton, MA: dighton-ma.gov
- Dighton Fire Department - official website: dightonfire.com
- East Taunton station - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- South Coast Rail - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Dighton 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: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.