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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $236,000 on Sep 7, 2012

173 CONGRESS AVE

CHELSEA, MA 02150
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,940 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.
1,666 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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.$236,000 · Sep 7, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,949 (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.$692,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$149,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$543,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$681,200

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.0.04
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

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 AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Chelsea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
William a Berkowitz Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 1.0 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

173 Congress 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 65% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Chelsea 02150
  • Newer than 67% 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.

Living area1,940 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,736 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size1,666 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 173 Congress Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 02150Suffolk County
Living areabigger than1,940 ft²56% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,666 ft²9% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than193067% of homes63% of homes

About 173 Congress Ave

When did 173 Congress Ave, Chelsea, MA last sell?

173 Congress Ave, Chelsea, MA last sold on Sep 7, 2012 for $236,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 173 Congress Ave, Chelsea, MA?

173 Congress Ave, Chelsea, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,940 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 173 Congress Ave, Chelsea, MA built?

173 Congress Ave, Chelsea, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 173 Congress Ave, Chelsea, MA?

173 Congress Ave, 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 173 Congress Ave, Chelsea, MA compare to other homes in Chelsea 02150?

Among the 5,340 homes in Chelsea 02150, it is bigger than 56% of them (1,940 ft² against a typical 1,736 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (1,666 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 67% of them (1930 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 173 Congress Ave, Chelsea, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Congress Ave, Chelsea, MA was $7,949. The county assessed it at $692,400.

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