Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Apartments (Generic)Residential
Last sold for $1,450,000 on Apr 26, 2018

38 ORANGE ST

CHELSEA, MA 02150
9
Beds
6
Baths
3,594 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.
2,688 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
18
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.$1,450,000 · Apr 26, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,308 (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.$897,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$204,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$693,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$909,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.52 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.73%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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(2)

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 · 0.2 mi
H
Chelsea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
William a Berkowitz Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 0.7 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

38 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.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Chelsea 02150
  • Older than 69% of homes in Suffolk County

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 area3,594 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size2,688 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,659 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 38 Orange St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 02150Suffolk County
Living areabigger than3,594 ft²89% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,688 ft²29% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than190039% of homes31% of homes

About 38 Orange St

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

38 Orange St, Chelsea, MA last sold on Apr 26, 2018 for $1,450,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Orange St, Chelsea, MA?

38 Orange St, Chelsea, MA has 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3,594 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 38 Orange St, Chelsea, MA built?

38 Orange St, Chelsea, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 38 Orange St, Chelsea, MA?

38 Orange St, Chelsea, MA is assigned to Clark Avenue School (middle), rated D; 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 38 Orange St, Chelsea, MA compare to other homes in Chelsea 02150?

Among the 5,340 homes in Chelsea 02150, it is bigger than 89% of them (3,594 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (2,688 ft² against a typical 3,659 ft²) and it is newer than 39% of them (1900 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 38 Orange St, Chelsea, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Orange St, Chelsea, MA was $10,308. The county assessed it at $897,900.

More homes on Orange St

Closest homes

More homes in Chelsea 02150

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 38 Orange St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map