Lots and Land Prices in Massachusetts: Typical Ranges and What Drives Them

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Residents of Massachusetts usually pay between $1,345 and $4,169 per job for land, and a typical job sits close to $2,368.

Costs differ from one Massachusetts metro to the next, largely because travel distance and local demand change. The city list below shows the spread.

Typical cost at a glance

United States planning figures, per job
LevelPrice
Low~$1,345
Typical~$2,368
High~$4,169

Cost by type

TypeLowTypicalHigh
Baseline transaction cost~$1,345~$2,757~$4,169
Below-median price scenario~$1,103~$2,490~$3,877
Above-median price scenario~$1,506~$3,630~$5,753
Lender and government fees~$161~$644~$1,126
Competitive or fast-moving market~$1,641~$3,989~$6,337

All figures per job.

What moves the price of land

What pushes land toward the top of its range? Premium materials, awkward access, urgent scheduling, extra permits and disposal. Each is optional to a degree, and each should be itemised before you compare totals.

What Lots and Land typically costs

Lots and Land does not carry one published price. Across Massachusetts, most jobs fall between $1,345 and $4,169 per job, and the number in between, about $2,368, is the fairest single figure to plan around.

How to compare quotes for land

For land, a fair comparison means identical scope. If one quote includes permits and cleanup and another does not, the cheaper total may not be cheaper at all.

Timing your land

For land, same-day and after-hours call-outs sit at the top of the range. A standard appointment booked in advance gives you the best chance of the typical figure.

Budgeting for land

Set aside the typical figure, near $2,368 per job, and treat anything closer to $1,345 as a bonus rather than a target. For land, the middle of the range is the realistic number.

Who sets land prices

There is no fixed tariff for land. The figure is set by the provider's own economics, covering labour, materials, travel and availability, so it varies by company and by season.

Frequently asked questions

How much does land cost?
Most land falls between $1,345 and $4,169, with a typical figure near $2,368 per job. The low end is a straightforward job with no surprises; the high end covers complex scope, premium materials or urgent timing. It is worth testing that against a couple of quotes in Massachusetts.
What affects the price of land?
No single factor decides it — scope, materials, access and timing all move the total, and the biggest swings usually come from access and scheduling. Local providers in Massachusetts can confirm how that applies to your area.
Is Lots and Land cheaper in smaller cities?
Often, but not always. Smaller markets can carry a travel or availability premium that offsets a lower local rate, so it is worth checking a nearby city before assuming the lowest published figure applies to you. In Massachusetts, that is worth confirming with a local provider before you commit.
How many quotes should I get for land?
Two or three written quotes are enough to see the real market range. Compare the same scope side by side, and ask each provider what is excluded and what would change the price after the quote is accepted. The answer can shift with the Massachusetts market, so check locally.

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These are planning ranges drawn from public price data and market research. They are not a quote, an offer or financial advice, and your actual price depends on the provider, the location and the scope of the work.