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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential

53 ESSEX ST

CHELSEA, MA 02150
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,372 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.
1,701 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.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,861 (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.$859,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$708,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$789,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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(1)

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 · 0.4 mi
H
Chelsea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
William a Berkowitz Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 1.1 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

53 Essex 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 89% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% 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 area3,372 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,735 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size1,701 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,659 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 53 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 02150Suffolk County
Living areabigger than3,372 ft²86% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,701 ft²10% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than190039% of homes31% of homes

About 53 Essex St

When did 53 Essex St, Chelsea, MA last sell?

53 Essex St, Chelsea, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Essex St, Chelsea, MA?

53 Essex St, Chelsea, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,372 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 53 Essex St, Chelsea, MA built?

53 Essex St, Chelsea, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 53 Essex St, Chelsea, MA?

53 Essex 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 53 Essex St, Chelsea, MA compare to other homes in Chelsea 02150?

Among the 5,340 homes in Chelsea 02150, it is bigger than 86% of them (3,372 ft² against a typical 1,735 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (1,701 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 53 Essex St, Chelsea, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Essex St, Chelsea, MA was $9,861. The county assessed it at $859,000.

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