Chelsea market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Chelsea, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 8, 2026.
Currently for sale in Chelsea
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Recently sold in Chelsea
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Walkability
Blended score for Chelsea's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 831
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
- District
- Chelsea
- Enrollment
- 719
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
- District
- Chelsea
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
- District
- Phoenix Charter Academy (District)
Commute
Real drive time from Chelsea's center to Downtown Boston.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Chelsea, from Boston, Logan International Airport.
Cities near Chelsea
Chelsea real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Chelsea right now?+
There are currently 371 active listings in Chelsea, Massachusetts, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Chelsea?+
The median list price for active listings in Chelsea is $3,000. Homes are spending an average of 76 days on market.
Is Chelsea's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Chelsea have fallen 8.1% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What schools serve Chelsea?+
The closest public schools to Chelsea's center are Shurtleff Early Childhood, Clark Avenue School, Phoenix Charter Academy. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Chelsea walkable?+
Chelsea's center has a walkability score of 97 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Chelsea?+
The typical drive from Chelsea's center to Downtown Boston is about 11 minutes (4.7 miles).