$1,100,000
About this home
Rare and exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully recognized, freestanding institutional building at 229 Chestnut Street, Chelsea, MA 02150. Historically operated as a vibrant local house of worship, this property offers a seamless, plug-and-play solution for expanding ministries, startup congregations, or community non-profit organizations seeking a dedicated home in a high-demand, densely populated urban community. Spanning approximately 1,252 square feet of structural space on a low-maintenance lot, the building layout features a welcoming main assembly/sanctuary area designed for maximum seating efficiency and immediate group gathering.Grandfathered Use Advantage: Skip the lengthy, expensive city zoning battles. This property carries an official Property Classification Code of 9602 (Church/Exempt Religious Property), ensuring your organization can establish operations immediately. Dover Amendment Protections: Benefit from robust Massachusetts state zoning protections tailored to religious use.Unbeatable Accessibility: Located in a highly accessible pocket of Chelsea, providing convenient transit options for congregation members traveling from East Boston, Revere, Everett, and the greater Boston metropolitan area.Turnkey Infrastructure: Built out specifically for congregation services, avoiding the hundreds of thousands of dollars typically required to convert standard commercial or residential layouts into an assembly space.Whether you are looking to plant a new congregation, relocate an existing ministry, or secure a permanent community asset, 229 Chestnut Street stands ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private commercial walkthrough today!
Property details
- MLS #
- 73580304
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 3
- On market date
- September 21, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.04 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)
- Enrollment
- 831
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
- District
- Chelsea
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
- District
- Chelsea
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
- District
- Phoenix Charter Academy (District)
Walkability
Blended score for Chelsea's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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