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$584,917$517 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $60,000 on Jun 28, 1988

16 PURCELL DR

CHELMSFORD, MA 01824
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,132 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$585K
$553K low$617K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Jun 28, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,225 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$619,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$343,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$276,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$579,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$667,850

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.Raised Ranch
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Byam SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
M
McCarthy Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Chelmsford High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 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

16 Purcell Dr 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 76% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Chelmsford 01824
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Chelmsford 01824
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% 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
$334K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 26% 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$584,917
CheaperTypical $680,511Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$517
CheaperTypical $394Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,132 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,666 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.8 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 16 Purcell Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelmsford 01824Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$584,91726% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51787% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,132 ft²15% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac22% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than196656% of homes60% of homes

About 16 Purcell Dr

How much is 16 Purcell Dr, Chelmsford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Purcell Dr, Chelmsford, MA is $584,917 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $552,754 to $617,080. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Purcell Dr, Chelmsford, MA last sell?

16 Purcell Dr, Chelmsford, MA last sold on Jun 28, 1988 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16 Purcell Dr, Chelmsford, MA?

16 Purcell Dr, Chelmsford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,132 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 16 Purcell Dr, Chelmsford, MA built?

16 Purcell Dr, Chelmsford, MA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16 Purcell Dr, Chelmsford, MA?

16 Purcell Dr, Chelmsford, MA is assigned to Byam School (elementary), rated B+; 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 16 Purcell Dr, Chelmsford, MA compare to other homes in Chelmsford 01824?

Among the 8,861 homes in Chelmsford 01824, it is worth more than 26% of them ($584,917 against a typical $680,511), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($517 against a typical $394), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,132 ft² against a typical 1,666 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.8 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1966 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 24% 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 16 Purcell Dr, Chelmsford, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Purcell Dr, Chelmsford, MA was $8,225. The county assessed it at $619,800.

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