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Last sold for $175,900 on Dec 31, 1985

21 RIPLEY ST

NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 01863
8
Beds
4
Baths
3,550 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
20
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.$175,900 · Dec 31, 1985

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,444 (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.$607,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$255,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$351,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$841,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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(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.

E
Charles D HarringtonB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
H
Chelmsford High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Col Moses Parker SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–6 · 1.1 mi

District: Chelmsford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01863These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,286
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,948 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,908
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,787
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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

21 Ripley 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.

  • Among the largest homes in North Chelmsford 01863
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in North Chelmsford 01863
  • Older than 87% of homes in North Chelmsford 01863

How it measures up in North Chelmsford 01863

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Chelmsford 01863.

Living area3,550 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,302 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.97 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 21 Ripley St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Chelmsford 01863Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,550 ft²almost all homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac15% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than192313% of homes26% of homes

About 21 Ripley St

When did 21 Ripley St, North Chelmsford, MA last sell?

21 Ripley St, North Chelmsford, MA last sold on Dec 31, 1985 for $175,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21 Ripley St, North Chelmsford, MA?

21 Ripley St, North Chelmsford, MA has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,550 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 21 Ripley St, North Chelmsford, MA built?

21 Ripley St, North Chelmsford, MA was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 21 Ripley St, North Chelmsford, MA?

21 Ripley St, North Chelmsford, MA is assigned to Charles D Harrington (elementary), rated B-; Chelmsford High School (high), rated A; Col Moses Parker School (middle), rated B. All sit in Chelmsford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 Ripley St, North Chelmsford, MA compare to other homes in North Chelmsford 01863?

Among the 3,290 homes in North Chelmsford 01863, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,550 ft² against a typical 1,302 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.97 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1923 against a typical 1971). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 21 Ripley St, North Chelmsford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Ripley St, North Chelmsford, MA was $8,444. The county assessed it at $607,500.

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