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$596,578$456 / 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 97How 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 $600,000 on Apr 29, 2026

181 CHESTER AVE

CHELSEA, MA 02150
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,308 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.
1,881 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

$597K
$580K low$614K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$600,000 · Apr 29, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,877 (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.$424,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$155,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$269,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$378,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$500,745

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.0.04
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(4)

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
Clark Avenue SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
E
William a Berkowitz Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 0.8 mi
H
Chelsea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 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

181 Chester 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.

  • Worth more than 78% of homes in Chelsea 02150
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% 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 78% 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$596,578
CheaperTypical $489,192Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$456
CheaperTypical $437Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,308 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,734 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size1,881 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 181 Chester Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 02150Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$596,57878% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45659% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,308 ft²37% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,881 ft²13% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than192059% of homes55% of homes

About 181 Chester Ave

How much is 181 Chester Ave, Chelsea, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 181 Chester Ave, Chelsea, MA is $596,578 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $579,563 to $613,593. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 181 Chester Ave, Chelsea, MA last sell?

181 Chester Ave, Chelsea, MA last sold on Apr 29, 2026 for $600,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 181 Chester Ave, Chelsea, MA?

181 Chester Ave, Chelsea, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,308 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 181 Chester Ave, Chelsea, MA built?

181 Chester Ave, Chelsea, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 181 Chester Ave, Chelsea, MA?

181 Chester Ave, Chelsea, MA is assigned to Clark Avenue School (middle), rated D; William a Berkowitz Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Chelsea High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Chelsea School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 181 Chester Ave, Chelsea, MA compare to other homes in Chelsea 02150?

Among the 5,340 homes in Chelsea 02150, it is worth more than 78% of them ($596,578 against a typical $489,192), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($456 against a typical $437), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,308 ft² against a typical 1,734 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (1,881 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 32% 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 181 Chester Ave, Chelsea, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 181 Chester Ave, Chelsea, MA was $4,877. The county assessed it at $424,800.

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