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$491,101$498 / 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 96How 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 $270,000 on Aug 23, 2017

5 VILA ST

CHELSEA, MA 02150
3
Beds
1
Baths
986 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$491K
$472K low$510K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · Aug 23, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,515 (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.$480,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$260,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$450,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$447,545

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.50 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.86%
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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
William a Berkowitz Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Clark Avenue SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Chelsea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

5 Vila 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 82% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Chelsea 02150
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Chelsea 02150
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Chelsea 02150

What homes are worth in Chelsea 02150

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

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$275K$826K

This home is worth more than 50% 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$491,101
CheaperTypical $490,681Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$498
CheaperTypical $442Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area986 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,732 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 3,659 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 5 Vila St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 02150Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$491,10150% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49878% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than986 ft²18% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac69% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than194070% of homes66% of homes

About 5 Vila St

How much is 5 Vila St, Chelsea, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Vila St, Chelsea, MA is $491,101 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $472,358 to $509,844. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Vila St, Chelsea, MA last sell?

5 Vila St, Chelsea, MA last sold on Aug 23, 2017 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Vila St, Chelsea, MA?

5 Vila St, Chelsea, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 986 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 5 Vila St, Chelsea, MA built?

5 Vila St, Chelsea, MA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Vila St, Chelsea, MA?

5 Vila St, Chelsea, MA is assigned to William a Berkowitz Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Clark Avenue School (middle), rated D; Chelsea High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Chelsea School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5 Vila St, Chelsea, MA compare to other homes in Chelsea 02150?

Among the 5,340 homes in Chelsea 02150, it is worth more than 50% of them ($491,101 against a typical $490,681), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($498 against a typical $442), it is bigger than 18% of them (986 ft² against a typical 1,732 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 3,659 ft²) and it is newer than 70% of them (1940 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 18% 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 Vila St, Chelsea, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Vila St, Chelsea, MA was $5,515. The county assessed it at $480,400.

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