Living in Carlisle, MA: prices, taxes and commute
A rural town of large lots and conservation land.
Carlisle had no single-family sales in September 2026. The FY2026 tax rate is $12.82 per $1,000. There is no MBTA subway or commuter rail station in Carlisle.
Carlisle by the numbers
No single-family sales were recorded for Carlisle in the latest month.
Source: The Context Report No. 5 (October 2026), MLS PIN closed single-family sales for September 2026; Massachusetts DOR FY2026 tax rates. Carrying cost assumes 20% down on a 30-year fixed loan and excludes insurance, HOA and maintenance.
Every issue of The Context Report for Carlisle
| Issue | Median | Sales | Carrying cost / mo | 12-mo median | 12-mo change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1, June 2026 | $1,581,215 | 6 | $9,852 | $1,440,000 | +10.8% |
| No. 2, July 2026 (June 2026 sales) | $1,497,500 | 4 | $9,392 | $1,425,000 | +4.8% |
| No. 3, August 2026 (July 2026 sales) | $1,250,000 | 7 | $7,913 | $1,400,000 | -2.8% |
| No. 4, September 2026 (August 2026 sales) | $1,312,000 | 4 | $8,367 | $1,294,000 | -10.2% |
| No. 5, October 2026 (September 2026 sales) | No sales that month | ||||
Homes in Carlisle
Single-family sales in Carlisle are infrequent, and there were none in September 2026. The table above shows every month The Context Report has tracked. These figures cover single-family homes only; condos and multi-families are not included. Ask us for recent sales of homes like yours.
Taxes and monthly cost
Carlisle's FY2026 residential rate is $12.82 per $1,000 of assessed value, down from $13.18 in FY2025. Carlisle does not offer a residential exemption. See how that compares on our property tax rates by town page.
Getting around
- Transit: No MBTA rail station in town. Check mbta.com for the nearest commuter rail stations and any bus service.
- By car: Route 225 and Route 4. Travel times vary a lot with traffic; test your own commute at rush hour.
Schedules change. Check mbta.com for current service before you count on a commute.
Schools, safety, water and flood data
We do not rate towns. These are the official sources, so you can look at the data yourself.
- Schools: Massachusetts DESE school and district profiles. Search for Carlisle to see enrollment, staffing, assessment results and more.
- Crime data: Massachusetts crime statistics, the state's public crime reporting site. The Carlisle police department also publishes local reports.
- Drinking water: EPA: find Carlisle's annual drinking water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
- Flood zones: FEMA Flood Map Service Center. Enter the address. If a home is in a high-risk flood zone, lenders will require flood insurance, so check before you make an offer.
Sources
- The Context Report No. 5 (October 2026)
- Massachusetts DOR FY2026 tax rates
Questions this page answers
What is the median home price in Carlisle, MA?
Carlisle had no single-family sales in September 2026, so The Context Report has no median for that month. The most recent issue with sales, No. 4 (September 2026), showed a $1,312,000 median on 4 sales and a 12-month median of $1,294,000.
What is the property tax rate in Carlisle?
Carlisle's FY2026 residential rate is $12.82 per $1,000 of assessed value, down from $13.18 in FY2025. The commercial rate is $12.81.
How do you get from Carlisle to Boston?
There is no MBTA subway or commuter rail station in Carlisle. Check mbta.com for the nearest commuter rail stations and parking in neighboring towns.
Is Carlisle a good place to live?
That depends on what you need. This page lays out prices, taxes, commute options and links to public school, crime, water and flood data so you can decide for yourself.
How do I find recent sale prices in Carlisle?
Single-family sales in Carlisle are infrequent, so a single month can have none. Ask us for recent sales of homes like yours, or see every issue of The Context Report in the table on this page.