Property Tax Assessment
Property Tax Assessment Appraisal Services across Massachusetts
At Daly Appraisal Services, we help commercial property owners across Massachusetts ensure their property tax assessments are fair and accurate. If you believe your commercial property has been over-assessed, a professional appraisal can provide the evidence needed to appeal your tax bill and potentially lower your property tax burden. Our team has extensive experience appraising commercial properties in Springfield, Worcester, Boston, and throughout Massachusetts, ensuring property owners pay only their fair share.
How a Property Tax Assessment Appraisal Works
A property tax assessment appraisal is an independent valuation that determines whether a commercial property has been overvalued by the local tax assessor. Tax assessments are often based on mass appraisal models that do not account for specific property characteristics, market shifts, or unique circumstances that may impact value. Our detailed appraisals provide the precise, property-specific valuation needed to contest an inaccurate tax assessment.
Property tax appraisals are useful for:
Appealing an over-assessed property value – Ensuring you're not paying more than necessary.
Annual tax planning – Managing tax liabilities with accurate property valuation.
Assessing market changes – Accounting for fluctuations that tax assessors may overlook.
Providing legal support – Supplying certified valuation evidence for tax disputes.
Understanding property depreciation – Identifying loss in value that may justify a lower assessment.
How an Appraisal Fits into the Property Tax Appeal Process
If you believe your commercial property has been over-assessed, here’s how a professional appraisal can help:
Review Your Property Tax Assessment Notice – Every year, Massachusetts property owners receive a tax assessment notice from their local assessor’s office. If your assessment appears higher than expected, it’s time to investigate further.
Compare to Market Data – Our expert appraisers conduct market research to determine if your property’s assessed value aligns with comparable sales and rental income data from similar properties in your area.
Order a Professional Property Tax Appraisal – One of our licensed appraisers will conduct an in-depth property inspection and prepare a detailed valuation report. This report includes property condition analysis, income potential evaluation, and market comparisons to support your case.
File Your Tax Appeal – If our appraisal indicates that your assessment is too high, you can file a tax appeal with your local assessor’s office. Each Massachusetts municipality has a defined timeline for filing tax appeals, so acting quickly is crucial.
Present the Appraisal as Evidence – A well-documented appraisal report from a certified appraiser carries significant weight in tax appeal hearings. Our reports meet Massachusetts legal standards and can be presented as formal evidence before local tax boards.
Achieve a Fairer Tax Assessment – If the appeal is successful, the tax assessor may lower your property’s assessed value, reducing your property tax liability.
Unique Tax Assessment Factors in Massachusetts
Property tax rates and assessment methodologies vary across Massachusetts cities and towns. Understanding local market conditions and assessment trends is essential to a successful tax appeal.
Boston: High-Value Assessments in a Competitive Market
With commercial real estate values fluctuating significantly in areas like Seaport, Financial District, and Back Bay, tax assessments may not always reflect true market conditions. Our appraisals help property owners challenge unfair assessments and secure accurate valuations in Boston’s premium real estate market.
Worcester: A Market in Transition
As Worcester continues its redevelopment, some properties may see inflated tax assessments due to anticipated growth. Neighborhoods like Shrewsbury Street, Canal District, and Main South have undergone rapid transformation, leading to potential discrepancies in property valuations. Our appraisals help property owners ensure their assessments reflect current—not speculative—market value.
Springfield: Industrial & Retail Property Tax Challenges
Springfield’s mix of industrial facilities, shopping centers, and office properties can lead to tax assessments that don’t fully reflect economic shifts or property depreciation. Our tax assessment appraisals ensure that commercial property owners in areas like Boston Road, East Springfield, and Downtown Springfield aren’t overpaying on property taxes.
Contact Daly Appraisal Services
If you suspect your commercial property is over-assessed, a professional appraisal can provide the evidence needed to challenge it successfully. We provide reliable, data-backed property tax assessment appraisals to support appeals across Massachusetts.
📍 Springfield Office – Serving Western Massachusetts
📍 Worcester Office – Covering Central Massachusetts
📍 Boston Office – Providing appraisals for Greater Boston and surrounding areas
Get in touch today to discuss your property tax assessment appraisal. Our team is ready to help you reduce your tax burden with a professional, market-driven valuation.