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$643,259$526 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $625,000 on Jul 15, 2024

81 COOK AVE

CHELSEA, MA 02150
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,224 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.
3,867 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$643K
$600K low$686K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$625,000 · Jul 15, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,390 (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.$556,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$208,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$348,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$440,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$578,550

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.Cape Cod
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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
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
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(6)

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.

H
Chelsea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Clark Avenue SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
E
William a Berkowitz Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 1.0 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

81 Cook Ave 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 more than 85% of homes in Chelsea 02150
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Chelsea 02150
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Chelsea 02150
  • Newer than 71% 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.

This home
$279K$830K

This home is worth more than 85% 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$643,259
CheaperTypical $490,000Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$526
CheaperTypical $437Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size3,867 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 81 Cook Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChelsea 02150Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$643,25985% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52686% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²33% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,867 ft²53% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than195671% of homes71% of homes

About 81 Cook Ave

How much is 81 Cook Ave, Chelsea, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Cook Ave, Chelsea, MA is $643,259 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $600,379 to $686,139. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Cook Ave, Chelsea, MA last sell?

81 Cook Ave, Chelsea, MA last sold on Jul 15, 2024 for $625,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Cook Ave, Chelsea, MA?

81 Cook Ave, Chelsea, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 81 Cook Ave, Chelsea, MA built?

81 Cook Ave, Chelsea, MA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81 Cook Ave, Chelsea, MA?

81 Cook Ave, Chelsea, MA is assigned to Chelsea High School (high), rated D-; Clark Avenue School (middle), rated F; 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 81 Cook Ave, Chelsea, MA compare to other homes in Chelsea 02150?

Among the 5,340 homes in Chelsea 02150, it is worth more than 85% of them ($643,259 against a typical $490,000), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($526 against a typical $437), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (3,867 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 71% of them (1956 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 40% 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 81 Cook Ave, Chelsea, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Cook Ave, Chelsea, MA was $6,390. The county assessed it at $556,600.

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