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$535,000$413 / 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 $167,000 on Jan 2, 2013

161 SHAWMUT ST

CHELSEA, MA 02150
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,296 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.
2,418 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$535K
$510K low$560K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$167,000 · Jan 2, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,797 (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.$417,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$170,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$247,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$409,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$354,540

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.Conventional
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 0.3 mi
H
Chelsea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
William a Berkowitz Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 0.9 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

161 Shawmut St 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 77% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% 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.

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$277K$816K

This home is worth more than 63% 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$535,000
CheaperTypical $489,192Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$413
CheaperTypical $437Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,734 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size2,418 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 161 Shawmut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 02150Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$535,00063% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41340% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²37% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,418 ft²23% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than192059% of homes55% of homes

About 161 Shawmut St

How much is 161 Shawmut St, Chelsea, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 Shawmut St, Chelsea, MA is $535,000 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $510,214 to $559,786. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 Shawmut St, Chelsea, MA last sell?

161 Shawmut St, Chelsea, MA last sold on Jan 2, 2013 for $167,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 161 Shawmut St, Chelsea, MA?

161 Shawmut St, Chelsea, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 161 Shawmut St, Chelsea, MA built?

161 Shawmut St, Chelsea, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 161 Shawmut St, Chelsea, MA?

161 Shawmut St, 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 161 Shawmut St, Chelsea, MA compare to other homes in Chelsea 02150?

Among the 5,340 homes in Chelsea 02150, it is worth more than 63% of them ($535,000 against a typical $489,192), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($413 against a typical $437), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,734 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (2,418 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 59% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 23% 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 161 Shawmut St, Chelsea, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Shawmut St, Chelsea, MA was $4,797. The county assessed it at $417,900.

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