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$489,795$553 / ft²
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Last sold for $425,000 on Mar 30, 2020

131 CONGRESS AVE APT 2

CHELSEA, MA 02150
Building report
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
886 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$490K
$467K low$513K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$425,000 · Mar 30, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,926 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$428,000 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$428,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$428,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountySuffolk
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Eugene Wright Science and Technology AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Chelsea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
William a Berkowitz Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 1.1 mi

District: Chelsea School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02150These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,106
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16,087 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,192
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,537
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

131 Congress Ave Apt 2 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Chelsea 02150
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Chelsea 02150
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Chelsea 02150

What homes are worth in Chelsea 02150

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$278K$810K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Chelsea 02150.

How it measures up in Chelsea 02150

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chelsea 02150.

Estimated value$489,795
CheaperTypical $489,571Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$553
CheaperTypical $436Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area886 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,737 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 131 Congress Ave Apt 2 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 02150Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$489,79550% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55391% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than886 ft²14% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than193067% of homes62% of homes

About 131 Congress Ave Apt 2

How much is 131 Congress Ave Apt 2, Chelsea, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 131 Congress Ave Apt 2, Chelsea, MA is $489,795 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $466,668 to $512,922. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 131 Congress Ave Apt 2, Chelsea, MA last sell?

131 Congress Ave Apt 2, Chelsea, MA last sold on Mar 30, 2020 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 131 Congress Ave Apt 2, Chelsea, MA?

131 Congress Ave Apt 2, Chelsea, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 886 square feet of living space.

When was 131 Congress Ave Apt 2, Chelsea, MA built?

131 Congress Ave Apt 2, Chelsea, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 131 Congress Ave Apt 2, Chelsea, MA?

131 Congress Ave Apt 2, Chelsea, MA is assigned to Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy (middle), rated C-; Chelsea High School (high), rated D-; William a Berkowitz Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Chelsea School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 131 Congress Ave Apt 2, Chelsea, MA compare to other homes in Chelsea 02150?

Among the 5,340 homes in Chelsea 02150, it is worth more than 50% of them ($489,795 against a typical $489,571), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($553 against a typical $436), it is bigger than 14% of them (886 ft² against a typical 1,737 ft²) and it is newer than 67% of them (1930 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 17% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 131 Congress Ave Apt 2, Chelsea, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 131 Congress Ave Apt 2, Chelsea, MA was $4,926. The county assessed it at $428,000.

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