North Easton
136 Elm Street, Easton, MA 02356
Living in Easton, Massachusetts
Easton is a town in northeastern Bristol County, settled in 1694 and incorporated in 1725. It borders Brockton and sits within the Taunton River watershed. The Ames family's shovel-making business, the Ames Shovel Works, began here in 1803 and became nationally known after Ames shovels were used to build the Union Pacific Railroad; the family later commissioned landmark buildings from architect H. H. Richardson in the North Easton village center.
Easton at a glance
- $12.59Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
- $9,441Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
- 10-15 minDrive to Brockton
- BristolCounty
Easton's villages and zip codes
Easton uses separate ZIP codes for North Easton (02356) and South Easton (02375).
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| North Easton | 02356 | The historic village center built up by the Ames family, home to Town Hall, the Ames Free Library and several H. H. Richardson buildings. |
| South Easton | 02375 | A village in the southern part of town along Route 106. |
Things to do in Easton, MA
Start with Borderland State Park and Ames Free Library, then 2 more below.
Borderland State Park
A state park that was once the private estate of the Ames family, with trails, ponds and the Ames family mansion open for tours.
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Ames Free Library
A public library in a landmark stone building in North Easton village, open to residents and visitors for research and programs.
53 Main Street, North Easton, MA 02356
Plan a visitOakes Ames Memorial Hall
An H. H. Richardson-designed civic building in North Easton village, one of several landmark structures the Ames family commissioned.
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The Rockery
A stone garden feature in North Easton village designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
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More worth a visit
- Old Colony Railroad StationA former railroad depot and landmark building in North Easton village.
A little history
Easton was settled in 1694 and incorporated as a town in 1725.
The Ames Shovel Works, founded in 1803, made Easton nationally known for shovel manufacturing, including shovels used to build the Union Pacific Railroad in the 1860s.
The Ames family commissioned several North Easton village buildings from architect H. H. Richardson, who originated the Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Easton
Easton's conservation land includes a former private estate turned state park, a wildlife management area, and a town-owned farm, all within the Taunton River watershed.
- Borderland State ParkA state park with trails, ponds and the Ames family's former mansion.More information
- Hockomock Swamp Wildlife Management AreaA large wetland area in the southeastern part of town, managed for wildlife.
- Wheaton Farm Conservation AreaTown-owned conservation land with trails and a working farm.
Walkability and getting around Easton
North Easton village, around Main and Elm streets, is walkable at a small-village scale, but most of the rest of Easton, a largely residential and rural town, is built for driving.
South Easton
Drive times
- Brockton, about 5 miles10-15 min
- T.F. Green International Airport, about 40 miles60-70 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Brockton Area Transit (BAT) runs limited service into Easton, and there is commuter bus service toward Boston and Taunton. MBTA Commuter Rail's South Coast Rail project has proposed North Easton and Easton Village stations for a later construction phase; there is no active commuter rail station in town yet.
Easton property taxes
Easton's FY2026 residential tax rate is $12.59 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $16.25. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,259 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $9,441, on an average assessed value of $749,911.
Easton's FY2026 tax rates
$12.59per $1,000, residential
- Residential$12.59 per $1,000
- Commercial, industrial, personal property$16.25 per $1,000
- Average single-family assessed value$749,911
- Average single-family tax bill$9,441
- 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 | $15.39 |
| FY2023 | $14.59 |
| FY2024 | $13.35 |
| FY2025 | $12.48 |
| FY2026 | $12.59 |
Look up a Easton property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Assessors' officeQuestions about a value
- Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county
Buying a home in Easton
What we check on a Easton purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, smoke certificate, septic and wells.
First-time buyer programs
MassHousing sets its own income and price limits for Bristol County. We check them with you before you shop.
MassHousing home loansCheck the flood zone first
Easton sits in the Taunton River watershed, and low-lying land near the Hockomock Swamp in the southeastern part of town can fall within FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for EastonSmoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Easton Fire Department before the sale closes. Call 508-230-0750 to schedule.
Easton Fire Department pageFire inspection required before closing
Massachusetts law requires a smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspection and certificate from the Easton Fire Department before a home sale can close. The department schedules inspections through its online permit system.
Easton Fire DepartmentCheck for Title 5 systems and private wells
Parts of Easton are outside public water and sewer service, so some homes rely on private wells and septic systems that require a Title 5 inspection before sale. The Board of Health handles both.
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 Easton?
We're licensed in Massachusetts. Send us a Easton address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Easton: utilities, trash and town hall
Who to call in Easton.
- WaterEaston Department of Public Works, Water Division
- Sewer or septicEaston Department of Public Works, Sewer Division
- Trash and recyclingThe town provides a trash and recycling collection map and schedule through an online lookup tool.
- 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
Town Hall offices and contacts
Easton Town Hall is at 136 Elm Street, Easton, MA 02356.
- Town HallMain line and website
- AssessorsProperty values and assessments
- Tax Collector/TreasurerProperty tax bills and payments
- Town ClerkVital records, elections and licensing
- Building DepartmentPermits and inspections
- Planning & Community DevelopmentZoning and development review
- Public WorksWater, sewer and roads
- Board of HealthTitle 5 septic inspections, wells and smoke-certificate coordination
- Recreation DepartmentParks and recreation programs
- Ames Free LibraryThe town's public library508-238-2000
- Easton Public SchoolsThe town's school district
Easton, MA FAQ: taxes and town services
What is the property tax rate in Easton, MA?
Easton's FY2026 residential tax rate is $12.59 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $16.25. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.
How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Easton?
Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $5,036 a year at $12.59 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.
Does Easton have a split tax rate?
Yes. Homes pay $12.59 per $1,000 and commercial, industrial and personal property pay $16.25.
What is the average single-family tax bill in Easton?
The average single-family tax bill in Easton was $9,441 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $749,911.
Which village is Easton's town center?
North Easton, home to Town Hall, the Ames Free Library and several landmark buildings the Ames family commissioned from architect H. H. Richardson.
What ZIP codes does Easton use?
02356 for North Easton and 02375 for South Easton.
Is there commuter rail service in Easton?
Not yet. The MBTA's South Coast Rail project has proposed North Easton and Easton Village stations for a later phase, but no station is active in town today.
How far is Easton from Brockton and Boston?
About 5 miles to Brockton and roughly 25 miles to Boston by road.
Is Borderland State Park in Easton?
Yes. The state park occupies the Ames family's former private estate in town, with trails, ponds and the mansion open for tours.
Towns near Easton
Neighbors of Easton, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.
Sources
- Wikipedia, "Easton, Massachusetts": en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Easton official website: easton.ma.us
- Ames Free Library: amesfreelibrary.org
- Easton Fire Department: eastonfire.com
- Town of Easton trash and recycling lookup: my-trash-services-eastonma.hub.arcgis.com
- Driving distances calculated by routing between municipal building coordinates (OpenStreetMap Nominatim / OSRM): openstreetmap.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.
- Checked September 25, 2026.