Massachusetts Land Prices per Acre, by County
What vacant land has sold for in Massachusetts, statewide, by parcel size and county. Want a number for your own parcel? Get a free cash offer.
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Massachusetts Land Prices at a Glance
$200,000
Median land sale price
$129,770
Median price per acre
1,234
Land sales in 12 months
167
Average days on market
Recent market data, report of December 2025. Medians of vacant land sales. Small lots near towns cost far more per acre than large rural tracts, so compare parcels of a similar size.
Land Prices by Acreage in Massachusetts
How land values in Massachusetts vary by parcel size, based on recent sales data.
| Acreage | Median Price | $/Acre | Sold (12mo) | For Sale | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 Acre | $200K | $654K | 474 | 364 | 140d |
| 1-2 Acres | $225K | $156K | 211 | 229 | 159d |
| 2-5 Acres | $153K | $55K | 244 | 253 | 174d |
| 5-10 Acres | $158K | $25K | 131 | 137 | 193d |
| 10-20 Acres | $193K | $15K | 82 | 96 | 201d |
| 20-50 Acres | $175K | $7K | 45 | 74 | 169d |
| 50-100 Acres | $536K | $8K | 16 | 24 | 462d |
| 100+ Acres | $558K | $3K | 13 | 20 | 275d |
Small parcels (Under 1 Acre) in Massachusetts sell for a median of $654K/acre, while larger parcels (100+ Acres) average $3K/acre — a 100% difference per acre. This per-acre discount for larger parcels is typical across most land markets.
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Land Prices per Acre in Every Massachusetts County
12 counties with at least 3 sales, highest price per acre first. Land costs the most per acre in Dukes County ($742,574) and the least in Franklin County ($14,681).
| County | Median per acre | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes County | $742,574 | $637,500 | 26 |
| Middlesex County | $668,792 | $494,900 | 87 |
| Barnstable County | $452,778 | $332,500 | 98 |
| Essex County | $444,542 | $497,500 | 74 |
| Norfolk County | $206,862 | $475,000 | 45 |
| Bristol County | $184,647 | $225,000 | 130 |
| Plymouth County | $135,825 | $280,000 | 89 |
| Hampden County | $75,000 | $110,000 | 111 |
| Worcester County | $55,500 | $119,900 | 241 |
| Berkshire County | $25,619 | $70,000 | 111 |
| Hampshire County | $20,731 | $85,000 | 80 |
| Franklin County | $14,681 | $97,000 | 41 |
Land Values in Massachusetts: What to Know
Recent market data puts the median price of land in Massachusetts at about $129,800 per acre. The median sale was $200,000, across 1,234 land sales in 12 months, and land took an average of 167 days to sell.
Prices are highest on the islands, on Cape Cod and around Boston. Dukes County, which is Martha's Vineyard, is at about $742,600 per acre. Middlesex County, west and north of Boston, is at about $668,800, and Barnstable County, which is Cape Cod, at about $452,800. The hills of western Massachusetts cost the least: Franklin County is about $14,700 per acre, Hampshire County about $20,700, and Berkshire County about $25,600.
Why small lots cost more per acre
Massachusetts lots under 1 acre sold for about $653,700 per acre, with a median sale of about $200,000. At 1 to 2 acres the figure is about $155,800, at 5 to 10 acres about $25,300, and at 20 to 50 acres about $6,700. Building lots near Boston and the coast are scarce, and buyers pay mostly for the right to build. Extra acres beyond what zoning needs for a house add much less to the price.
How to estimate what your land is worth
Look at recent sales of land like yours in the same area, and pick parcels of a similar size. A county median is only a midpoint. Your own price moves up or down with road access, utilities at or near the land, the slope and soil, and any flood zone on the parcel. Land you cannot reach by a legal road is the hardest to sell. In Massachusetts, also check if the soil passes a perc test for a septic system and if wetlands limit where you can build.
Our free land value estimator uses the same market data to give a first estimate. County pages such as Barnstable County, Worcester County and Berkshire County show local medians.
Land Price Questions in Massachusetts
How much is an acre of land in Massachusetts?
Recent market data puts the statewide median at about $129,800 per acre, with a median sale of $200,000.
Where is the cheapest land in Massachusetts?
Franklin County has the lowest median, at about $14,700 per acre. Hampshire County is about $20,700.
How much does 5 acres cost in Massachusetts?
Parcels of 5 to 10 acres sold for a median of about $158,000, or about $25,300 per acre.
How long does land take to sell in Massachusetts?
Land sold in an average of 167 days. Lots under 1 acre sold fastest, in 140 days on average.