Sudbury center
322 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
Living in Sudbury, Massachusetts
Sudbury is a town in Middlesex County in the MetroWest region west of Boston, incorporated in 1639. The Sudbury and Assabet rivers run through town, and the Wayside Inn, a National Historic Landmark that inspired Longfellow's 1863 collection "Tales of a Wayside Inn," sits along the old Boston Post Road.
Sudbury at a glance
- $14.27Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
- $16,625Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
- 35-45 minDrive to Boston
- MiddlesexCounty
Sudbury's zip code
Sudbury uses a single ZIP code, 01776, for the entire town.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Sudbury center | 01776 | The town's civic and historic center along Concord Road, where Town Hall and the Sudbury Center Historic District are located. |
Things to do in Sudbury, MA
Start with Wayside Inn and Sudbury Center Historic District, then 3 more below.
Wayside Inn
A National Historic Landmark inn along the old Boston Post Road that inspired Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1863 poetry collection "Tales of a Wayside Inn." It is cited as one of the oldest continuously operating inns in the country.
72 Wayside Inn Road, Sudbury, MA
Sudbury Center Historic District
A historic district around the town center with buildings reflecting Sudbury's colonial and 19th-century history, near Town Hall on Concord Road.
Concord Road, Sudbury, MA
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
A National Wildlife Refuge along the Sudbury and Concord rivers with trails and wildlife viewing; part of the refuge's landholdings reach into Sudbury.
Sudbury, MA
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge
A National Wildlife Refuge along the Assabet River with a portion of its land within Sudbury, offering trails through former Fort Devens land.
Sudbury, MA
Mass Central Rail Trail - Wayside segment
A 7.6-mile paved segment of the Mass Central Rail Trail through Sudbury, completed in 2025, used for walking and biking along a former rail corridor.
Sudbury, MA
A little history
Sudbury was the site of a notable attack during King Philip's War in 1676, when colonial and Native American forces clashed near the town.
Sudbury militiamen marched to join the fighting at the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.
The Wayside Inn, already a well-known roadside inn, inspired Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1863 poetry collection "Tales of a Wayside Inn."
Parks, trails and outdoors in Sudbury
Sudbury's outdoor recreation centers on the Sudbury and Assabet rivers, two national wildlife refuges that reach into town, and a growing paved rail trail.
- Great Meadows National Wildlife RefugeWetlands and river frontage along the Sudbury and Concord rivers with trails and wildlife viewing.
- Assabet River National Wildlife RefugeTrails through former federal land along the Assabet River, with a portion in Sudbury.
- Mass Central Rail Trail - Wayside segmentA 7.6-mile paved multi-use trail through Sudbury on a former rail corridor.
Where to eat in Sudbury: restaurants and coffee
1 places in Sudbury to try, including historic inn and restaurant. No one paid to be listed.
Wayside Inn
Historic inn and restaurant
A restaurant inside the National Historic Landmark Wayside Inn along the old Boston Post Road, cited as one of the oldest continuously operating inns in the country.
72 Wayside Inn Road, Sudbury, MA
Walkability and getting around Sudbury
Sudbury center has sidewalks connecting Town Hall and nearby historic buildings, but most of the town, including its residential neighborhoods and the Route 20 and Route 27 corridors, is built around driving.
Drive times
- Boston, about 20 miles35-45 min
- Logan International Airport, about 26 miles40-50 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) serves Sudbury with its Catch Connect microtransit service (added in 2025) and a limited Tuesday-Thursday Sudbury Wayland Boston Hospital Shuttle. Sudbury has no MBTA commuter rail station of its own.
Sudbury property taxes
Sudbury's FY2026 residential tax rate is $14.27 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $21.54. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,427 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $16,625, on an average assessed value of $1,165,018.
Sudbury's FY2026 tax rates
$14.27per $1,000, residential
- Residential$14.27 per $1,000
- Commercial, industrial, personal property$21.54 per $1,000
- Average single-family assessed value$1,165,018
- Average single-family tax bill$16,625
- 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 | $18.05 |
| FY2023 | $15.77 |
| FY2024 | $14.61 |
| FY2025 | $14.64 |
| FY2026 | $14.27 |
Look up a Sudbury property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkVital records and town records
- Assessors' officeQuestions about a value: 978-639-3393
- Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county
Buying a home in Sudbury
What we check on a Sudbury purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, smoke & co certificate, private water district, river flood zones.
First-time buyer programs
MassHousing sets its own income and price limits for Middlesex County. We check them with you before you shop.
MassHousing home loansCheck the flood zone first
The Sudbury and Assabet rivers, along with Hop Brook, run through town, and parcels near their banks and the Great Meadows and Assabet River wildlife refuges can fall within FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for SudburySmoke and CO certificate
Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Sudbury Fire Department before the sale closes. Call 978-440-5301 to schedule.
Sudbury Fire Department pageMassachusetts requires a smoke and CO certificate before closing
Sellers in Massachusetts need a smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance certificate from the local fire department before a home sale can close. Contact the Sudbury Fire Department to schedule the inspection.
Much of Sudbury is served by a separate water district
The Sudbury Water District, not the town itself, supplies water to most of Sudbury. Buyers should confirm which utility serves a specific property and whether it's on public water or a private well.
Sudbury Water DistrictCheck FEMA flood maps near the Sudbury and Assabet rivers
Parts of Sudbury along the Sudbury and Assabet rivers and the wildlife refuge land that borders them fall within FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check the flood map before you make an offer near either river.
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 Sudbury?
We're licensed in Massachusetts. Send us a Sudbury address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Sudbury: utilities, trash and town hall
Who to call in Sudbury: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- WaterSudbury Water District, a separate water utility serving most of town
- 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
Sudbury Transfer Station/Recycling Center
275 Old Lancaster Road, Sudbury, MA
Town Hall offices and contacts
Sudbury Town Hall is at 322 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA 01776.
- Town HallMain line and website
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records, and elections.978-639-3351
- Assessors OfficeProperty values and assessments.978-639-3393
- Collector/TreasurerProperty tax billing and payment.978-639-3376
- Building DepartmentBuilding permits and inspections.978-440-5461
- Planning & Community DevelopmentZoning, land use, and planning applications.978-639-3387
- Parks & RecreationTown parks, recreation programs, and the Fairbank Community Center.978-443-1092
- Department of Public WorksRoads, trash and recycling, and the transfer station.978-440-5421
- Goodnow LibraryThe town's public library.
- Health DepartmentTitle 5 septic inspections and well permits.978-440-5479
Sudbury, MA FAQ: taxes and town services
What is the property tax rate in Sudbury, MA?
Sudbury's FY2026 residential tax rate is $14.27 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $21.54. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.
How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Sudbury?
Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $5,708 a year at $14.27 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.
Does Sudbury have a split tax rate?
Yes. Homes pay $14.27 per $1,000 and commercial, industrial and personal property pay $21.54.
What is the average single-family tax bill in Sudbury?
The average single-family tax bill in Sudbury was $16,625 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $1,165,018.
What ZIP code does Sudbury use?
Sudbury uses a single ZIP code, 01776, for the entire town.
Is there public transit in Sudbury?
The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority serves Sudbury with its Catch Connect microtransit service and a limited hospital shuttle. Sudbury has no MBTA commuter rail station of its own.
Who supplies water in Sudbury?
Most of Sudbury is served by the Sudbury Water District, a separate water utility rather than a town department.
Who supplies electricity in Sudbury?
Eversource provides electric service in Sudbury.
How far is Sudbury from Boston?
Sudbury is about 20 miles west of Boston, roughly a 35-45 minute drive depending on traffic.
Where is the town's transfer station?
Sudbury's Transfer Station/Recycling Center is operated by the Department of Public Works at 275 Old Lancaster Road.
Towns near Sudbury
Neighbors of Sudbury, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.
Sources
- Sudbury, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Sudbury official website: sudbury.ma.us
- Sudbury Telephone Directory - Town of Sudbury: sudbury.ma.us
- Department of Public Works - Town of Sudbury: sudbury.ma.us
- Sudbury Water District: sudburywater.com
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
- Wayside Inn 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 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Checked September 25, 2026.