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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $145,000 on May 1, 1991

78 WATTS ST

CHELSEA, MA 02150
9
Beds
3
Baths
2,925 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.
2,413 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · May 1, 1991

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,768 (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.$763,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$170,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$593,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$704,000

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.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(4)

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 SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
E
William a Berkowitz Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 0.8 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

78 Watts 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 84% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% 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.

Living area2,925 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,754 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size2,413 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,659 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 78 Watts St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 02150Suffolk County
Living areabigger than2,925 ft²78% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,413 ft²24% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than192058% of homes55% of homes

About 78 Watts St

When did 78 Watts St, Chelsea, MA last sell?

78 Watts St, Chelsea, MA last sold on May 1, 1991 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Watts St, Chelsea, MA?

78 Watts St, Chelsea, MA has 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,925 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 78 Watts St, Chelsea, MA built?

78 Watts St, Chelsea, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 78 Watts St, Chelsea, MA?

78 Watts St, Chelsea, MA is assigned to Clark Avenue School (middle), rated F; William a Berkowitz Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; 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 78 Watts St, Chelsea, MA compare to other homes in Chelsea 02150?

Among the 5,340 homes in Chelsea 02150, it is bigger than 78% of them (2,925 ft² against a typical 1,754 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (2,413 ft² against a typical 3,659 ft²) and it is newer than 58% of them (1920 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 78 Watts St, Chelsea, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Watts St, Chelsea, MA was $8,768. The county assessed it at $763,800.

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