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$643,745$447 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $189,000 on Jan 16, 1998

14 IDEAL AVE

CHELMSFORD, MA 01824
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,440 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$644K
$612K low$675K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$189,000 · Jan 16, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,967 (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.$573,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$283,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$289,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$564,585

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Center Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
M
McCarthy Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Chelmsford High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Chelmsford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01824These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,961
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,525 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133,207
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$151,835
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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

14 Ideal Ave 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 68% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Chelmsford 01824
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Chelmsford 01824
  • Older than 86% of homes in Chelmsford 01824

What homes are worth in Chelmsford 01824

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

This home
$322K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Chelmsford 01824.

How it measures up in Chelmsford 01824

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chelmsford 01824.

Estimated value$643,745
CheaperTypical $689,747Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$447
CheaperTypical $400Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,661 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.78 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 14 Ideal Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelmsford 01824Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$643,74537% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44769% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²38% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac8% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than194814% of homes39% of homes

About 14 Ideal Ave

How much is 14 Ideal Ave, Chelmsford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 14 Ideal Ave, Chelmsford, MA is $643,745 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $612,159 to $675,331. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 14 Ideal Ave, Chelmsford, MA last sell?

14 Ideal Ave, Chelmsford, MA last sold on Jan 16, 1998 for $189,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 14 Ideal Ave, Chelmsford, MA?

14 Ideal Ave, Chelmsford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 14 Ideal Ave, Chelmsford, MA built?

14 Ideal Ave, Chelmsford, MA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 14 Ideal Ave, Chelmsford, MA?

14 Ideal Ave, Chelmsford, MA is assigned to Center Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; McCarthy Middle School (middle), rated B; Chelmsford High School (high), rated A. All sit in Chelmsford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 14 Ideal Ave, Chelmsford, MA compare to other homes in Chelmsford 01824?

Among the 8,861 homes in Chelmsford 01824, it is worth more than 37% of them ($643,745 against a typical $689,747), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($447 against a typical $400), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,661 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.78 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1948 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 32% 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 14 Ideal Ave, Chelmsford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 14 Ideal Ave, Chelmsford, MA was $7,967. The county assessed it at $573,200.

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