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$374,887$442 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $365,000 on Jan 6, 2022

38 HAWTHORNE ST

CHELSEA, MA 02150
Building report
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
848 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.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$375K
$363K low$387K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$365,000 · Jan 6, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,213 (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.$367,000 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$367,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$340,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$393,578

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountySUFFOLK
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(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.

M
Eugene Wright Science and Technology AcademyD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Chelsea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
William a Berkowitz Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 1.2 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

38 Hawthorne 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.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Chelsea 02150
  • Older than 69% of homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in Chelsea 02150

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$281K$864K

This home is worth more than 19% 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$374,887
CheaperTypical $490,170Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$442
CheaperTypical $437Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area848 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,735 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 38 Hawthorne St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 02150Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$374,88719% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44253% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than848 ft²13% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than190039% of homes31% of homes

About 38 Hawthorne St

How much is 38 Hawthorne St, Chelsea, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Hawthorne St, Chelsea, MA is $374,887 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $362,713 to $387,061. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Hawthorne St, Chelsea, MA last sell?

38 Hawthorne St, Chelsea, MA last sold on Jan 6, 2022 for $365,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 Hawthorne St, Chelsea, MA?

38 Hawthorne St, Chelsea, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 848 square feet of living space.

When was 38 Hawthorne St, Chelsea, MA built?

38 Hawthorne St, Chelsea, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Hawthorne St, Chelsea, MA?

38 Hawthorne St, 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 38 Hawthorne St, Chelsea, MA compare to other homes in Chelsea 02150?

Among the 5,340 homes in Chelsea 02150, it is worth more than 19% of them ($374,887 against a typical $490,170), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($442 against a typical $437), it is bigger than 13% of them (848 ft² against a typical 1,735 ft²) and it is newer than 39% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 6% 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 38 Hawthorne St, Chelsea, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Hawthorne St, Chelsea, MA was $4,213. The county assessed it at $367,000.

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