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$636,075$407 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $610,000 on Aug 23, 2021

5 BALSAM DR

CHELMSFORD, MA 01824
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,564 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$636K
$598K low$674K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$610,000 · Aug 23, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,848 (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.$564,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$273,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$290,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$681,720

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.Ranch
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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
McCarthy Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Chelmsford High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Center Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.4 mi

District: Chelmsford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01824These 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.68
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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
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.27,961
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,525 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133,207
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$151,835
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

5 Balsam Dr 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 70% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Chelmsford 01824
  • Older than 73% of homes in Chelmsford 01824

What homes are worth in Chelmsford 01824

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

This home
$322K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Chelmsford 01824.

How it measures up in Chelmsford 01824

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chelmsford 01824.

Estimated value$636,075
CheaperTypical $684,657Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$407
CheaperTypical $400Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,564 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,668 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.79 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 5 Balsam Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelmsford 01824Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$636,07537% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40754% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,564 ft²44% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac17% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than195927% of homes51% of homes

About 5 Balsam Dr

How much is 5 Balsam Dr, Chelmsford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Balsam Dr, Chelmsford, MA is $636,075 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $598,200 to $673,950. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Balsam Dr, Chelmsford, MA last sell?

5 Balsam Dr, Chelmsford, MA last sold on Aug 23, 2021 for $610,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Balsam Dr, Chelmsford, MA?

5 Balsam Dr, Chelmsford, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,564 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 5 Balsam Dr, Chelmsford, MA built?

5 Balsam Dr, Chelmsford, MA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Balsam Dr, Chelmsford, MA?

5 Balsam Dr, Chelmsford, MA is assigned to McCarthy Middle School (middle), rated B; Chelmsford High School (high), rated A; Center Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Chelmsford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Balsam Dr, Chelmsford, MA compare to other homes in Chelmsford 01824?

Among the 8,861 homes in Chelmsford 01824, it is worth more than 37% of them ($636,075 against a typical $684,657), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($407 against a typical $400), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,564 ft² against a typical 1,668 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.79 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1959 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 30% 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 5 Balsam Dr, Chelmsford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Balsam Dr, Chelmsford, MA was $7,848. The county assessed it at $564,600.

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