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Last sold for $115,000 on Jul 24, 1987

197 ORANGE ST

CHELSEA, MA 02150
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,376 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.
1987
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,000 · Jul 24, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,255 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$369,700 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$369,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$369,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountySuffolk
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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(5)

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 · 0.2 mi
M
Clark Avenue SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 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

197 Orange 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.

  • Newer than 91% 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 area1,376 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 197 Orange St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 02150Suffolk County
Living areabigger than1,376 ft²39% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than198791% of homes82% of homes

About 197 Orange St

When did 197 Orange St, Chelsea, MA last sell?

197 Orange St, Chelsea, MA last sold on Jul 24, 1987 for $115,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Orange St, Chelsea, MA?

197 Orange St, Chelsea, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,376 square feet of living space.

When was 197 Orange St, Chelsea, MA built?

197 Orange St, Chelsea, MA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 197 Orange St, Chelsea, MA?

197 Orange St, 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 197 Orange St, Chelsea, MA compare to other homes in Chelsea 02150?

Among the 5,340 homes in Chelsea 02150, it is bigger than 39% of them (1,376 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²) and it is newer than 91% of them (1987 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 197 Orange St, Chelsea, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Orange St, Chelsea, MA was $4,255. The county assessed it at $369,700.

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