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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $883,800 on Sep 9, 2026

161 SUMMIT AVE

CHELSEA, MA 02150
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,775 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.
3,715 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.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$883,800 · Sep 9, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,764 (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.$763,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$214,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$548,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$749,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Chelsea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Clark Avenue SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
E
William a Berkowitz Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 0.7 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 Summit 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.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Suffolk County

How it measures up in Chelsea 02150

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

Living area2,775 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size3,715 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,659 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 161 Summit Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 02150Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,775 ft²74% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,715 ft²51% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than192060% of homes55% of homes

About 161 Summit Ave

When did 161 Summit Ave, Chelsea, MA last sell?

161 Summit Ave, Chelsea, MA last sold on Sep 9, 2026 for $883,800, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 161 Summit Ave, Chelsea, MA?

161 Summit Ave, Chelsea, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,775 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 161 Summit Ave, Chelsea, MA built?

161 Summit Ave, Chelsea, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 161 Summit Ave, Chelsea, MA?

161 Summit Ave, Chelsea, MA is assigned to Chelsea High School (high), rated D-; Clark Avenue School (middle), 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 Summit Ave, Chelsea, MA compare to other homes in Chelsea 02150?

Among the 5,340 homes in Chelsea 02150, it is bigger than 74% of them (2,775 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (3,715 ft² against a typical 3,659 ft²) and it is newer than 60% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). 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 Summit Ave, Chelsea, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Summit Ave, Chelsea, MA was $8,764. The county assessed it at $763,400.

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