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Living in Lakeville, Massachusetts
Lakeville is a town in Plymouth County on the South Coast, about 40 miles south of Boston and 5 miles north of New Bedford. It was incorporated on May 13, 1853, and its landscape is defined by Assawompset Pond and the chain of connected ponds around it, including Great Quittacas, Little Quittacas, Pocksha and Long ponds; the Nemasket River begins at Assawompset Pond. Ocean Spray, the cranberry cooperative, has its headquarters in Lakeville.
Lakeville at a glance
- $9.74Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
- $6,097Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
- 10-15 minDrive to New Bedford
- PlymouthCounty
Lakeville's villages and zip codes
Lakeville uses a single ZIP code, 02347, for the whole town.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeville center | 02347 | Around Town Hall at Bedford and Precinct streets. |
| North Lakeville | 02347 | The northern part of town toward the Middleborough line. |
Things to do in Lakeville, MA
Start with Assawompset Pond and Old Town Hall, then 1 more below.
Assawompset Pond
The largest natural pond in Massachusetts, forming much of Lakeville's landscape and a water supply source for the region, with shoreline access at several points.
Lakeville, MA
Old Town Hall
Lakeville's historic former town hall building at the corner of Precinct and Bedford streets, in the town's main village.
2 Precinct St, Lakeville, MA
Great Quittacas, Little Quittacas, Pocksha and Long ponds
A connected chain of ponds across Lakeville, part of the Assawompset Pond Complex; Long Pond feeds the Acushnet River.
Lakeville, MA
A little history
Lakeville was incorporated as its own town on May 13, 1853.
John Sassamon's death at Assawompset Pond in 1675 is cited as a triggering event of King Philip's War.
Ninety-one men from Lakeville served in the Civil War, with 85 serving in the Army.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Lakeville
Lakeville's ponds, especially Assawompset Pond and the connected Quittacas and Pocksha ponds, dominate its outdoor recreation and water supply landscape.
- Assawompset PondThe largest natural pond in Massachusetts, with shoreline access.
- Great and Little Quittacas PondsConnected ponds part of the regional water supply and recreation area.
- Cedar SwampProtected wetland area within a wildlife management area in town.
Walkability and getting around Lakeville
Lakeville's town center has some sidewalks around Town Hall, but the town is spread out among lakes, ponds and rural roads and largely requires a car.
Drive times
- New Bedford, about 5 miles10-15 min
- New Bedford Regional Airport, about 12 miles20-25 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Lakeville station, on the Middleborough/Lakeville town line, serves the seasonal CapeFlyer train to Cape Cod; the nearest year-round MBTA Commuter Rail stop is Middleborough/Lakeville station on the Middleborough Line to Boston. Massachusetts Routes 18, 79, 105 and 140 run through town, with access to Interstate 495 nearby.
Lakeville property taxes
Lakeville's FY2026 residential tax rate is $9.74 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $974 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $6,097, on an average assessed value of $625,926.
Lakeville's FY2026 tax rates
$9.74per $1,000, residential
- Residential$9.74 per $1,000
- Average single-family assessed value$625,926
- Average single-family tax bill$6,097
- 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 | $12.07 |
| FY2023 | $11.15 |
| FY2024 | $10.55 |
| FY2025 | $10.35 |
| FY2026 | $9.74 |
Look up a Lakeville 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 Lakeville
What we check on a Lakeville purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, pay-as-you-throw, municipal electric utility.
Check the flood zone first
Land around Assawompset Pond and the connected Great Quittacas, Little Quittacas, Pocksha and Long ponds, along with the Nemasket River's headwaters, can put nearby parcels in FEMA flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for LakevilleSmoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Lakeville Fire Department before the sale closes.
Lakeville Fire Department pageNo curbside pickup; trash goes through the Transfer Station
Lakeville does not run curbside trash collection. Residents need a Transfer Station Sticker and must bag household waste in the town's municipal green bags to use the Kenneth Welch Drive facility.
Transfer StationElectric service comes from a municipal light plant, not Eversource or National Grid
Lakeville is served by Middleborough Gas & Electric (MGED), a municipally owned utility shared with Middleborough, rather than an investor-owned utility.
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 Lakeville?
We're licensed in Massachusetts. Send us a Lakeville address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Lakeville: utilities, trash and town hall
Who to call in Lakeville: Middleborough Gas & Electric (MGED), a municipal light plant serving Middleborough and Lakeville for power.
- ElectricMiddleborough Gas & Electric (MGED), a municipal light plant serving Middleborough and Lakeville
- Trash and recyclingLakeville does not provide town-wide curbside trash pickup; residents use the resident-only Transfer Station on Kenneth Welch Drive, a Pay-As-You-Throw facility requiring a Transfer Station Sticker and municipal green trash bags.
- 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
Lakeville Transfer Station
100 Kenneth Welch Dr, Lakeville, MA 02347
Pay-As-You-Throw: Transfer Station Sticker required, with waste bagged in Lakeville's municipal green bags
Transfer station detailsTown Hall offices and contacts
Lakeville Town Hall is at 346 Bedford St, Lakeville, MA 02347. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-12:00pm. Main line: 508-946-8800.
- Town HallMain line and website508-946-8800
- Town ClerkElections, vital records and licensing.
- AssessorProperty values and assessments.
- Treasurer/CollectorTax billing and payment.
- Transfer StationPay-As-You-Throw trash and recycling drop-off.508-947-6599
- Board of HealthTitle 5 septic inspections and public health.
- Fire DepartmentEmergency services and smoke-detector certificates for home sales.
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.
- Planning BoardLand use and zoning.
- Lakeville Public LibraryThe town's public library.
- Freetown-Lakeville Regional School DistrictThe town's public school district, shared with Freetown.
Lakeville, MA FAQ: taxes and town services
What is the property tax rate in Lakeville, MA?
Lakeville's FY2026 residential tax rate is $9.74 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.
How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Lakeville?
Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $3,896 a year at $9.74 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.
Does Lakeville have a split tax rate?
No. Lakeville uses a single rate of $9.74 per $1,000 for all property classes.
What is the average single-family tax bill in Lakeville?
The average single-family tax bill in Lakeville was $6,097 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $625,926.
What county is Lakeville, MA in?
Lakeville is in Plymouth County.
Is there a train station in Lakeville?
The Middleborough/Lakeville station, on the town line, offers year-round MBTA Commuter Rail service and seasonal CapeFlyer service to Cape Cod.
Is Lakeville trash pickup curbside or Pay-As-You-Throw?
Lakeville has no town-wide curbside pickup; residents use the Pay-As-You-Throw Transfer Station on Kenneth Welch Drive with municipal green bags.
Who supplies electricity in Lakeville?
Middleborough Gas & Electric (MGED), a municipal light plant, supplies electricity to Lakeville.
How far is Lakeville from New Bedford?
Lakeville is about 5 miles north of New Bedford.
Which towns border Lakeville?
Lakeville borders Middleborough, Rochester, Freetown, Berkley and Taunton.
Towns near Lakeville
Neighbors of Lakeville, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.
Sources
- Lakeville, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Lakeville official website: lakevillema.org
- Transfer Station - Lakeville, MA: lakevillema.org
- The Electric Light Plant - Middleborough, MA: middleboroughma.gov
- Middleborough Gas & Electric official website: mged.com
- Assawompset Pond 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: T.S. Custadio (ToddC4176), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.