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$449,888$453 / 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 91How 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 $119,900 on Sep 27, 1988

17 HOWELL CT

CHELSEA, MA 02150
1
Beds
1.5
Baths
994 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.
777 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1884
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$450K
$411K low$488K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$119,900 · Sep 27, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,947 (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.$256,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$101,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$155,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$249,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$564,775

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.0.02
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(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.

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 AcademyD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Chelsea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
William a Berkowitz Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 1.4 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

17 Howell Ct 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 88% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Chelsea 02150
  • Among the smallest lots in Chelsea 02150
  • Older than 95% 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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$279K$830K

This home is worth more than 37% 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$449,888
CheaperTypical $490,000Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$453
CheaperTypical $437Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area994 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size777 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1884
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 17 Howell Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 02150Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$449,88837% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45357% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than994 ft²18% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than777 ft²almost no homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than18845% of homes6% of homes

About 17 Howell Ct

How much is 17 Howell Ct, Chelsea, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Howell Ct, Chelsea, MA is $449,888 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $411,392 to $488,384. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Howell Ct, Chelsea, MA last sell?

17 Howell Ct, Chelsea, MA last sold on Sep 27, 1988 for $119,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Howell Ct, Chelsea, MA?

17 Howell Ct, Chelsea, MA has 1 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 994 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 17 Howell Ct, Chelsea, MA built?

17 Howell Ct, Chelsea, MA was built in 1884, making it 142 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Howell Ct, Chelsea, MA?

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

How does 17 Howell Ct, Chelsea, MA compare to other homes in Chelsea 02150?

Among the 5,340 homes in Chelsea 02150, it is worth more than 37% of them ($449,888 against a typical $490,000), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($453 against a typical $437), it is bigger than 18% of them (994 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (777 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 5% of them (1884 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 12% 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 17 Howell Ct, Chelsea, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Howell Ct, Chelsea, MA was $2,947. The county assessed it at $256,700.

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