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161 Shawmut St Chelsea — Photo 1 of 8

$535,000

161 Shawmut St, Chelsea, MA 02150

Chelsea, MA 02150

Beds

Baths

SqFt

1,296

Style

Single Family

Built

1920

Investor Opportunity in Chelsea! Bring your vision and transform this 3-bedroom single-family home into your next investment. Offering 1,296 sq. ft. of living space, hardwood floors, gas heat, a full basement, 2-car attached garage, and additional off-street parking.Conveniently located near Bellingham Square, the Silver Line, public transportation, shopping, and area amenities. The property needs work and is being sold AS IS, making it an excellent opportunity for investors, contractors, or buyers looking for their next renovation project. Furnace 2021 as per seller. Bring your ideas and see the potential this property has to offer!

Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$413/sqft

Local Avg (Chelsea)$356/sqft

16% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 23 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Chelsea, MA.

Financials

Original Price$535,000

Annual Taxes$4,797

Parking

Garage2

Off-Street4

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6

FireplacesNone

FlooringHardwood

BasementFull

Climate & Utilities

HeatingNatural Gas

CoolingWindow Unit(s)

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame

RoofShingle

FoundationConcrete Perimeter

ZoningRES

Property & Lot

Acres0.06

SqFt Lot2,613

Lot FeaturesCleared

Amenities & Appliances

Range • Refrigerator

Neighborhood

Public Transportation

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

First

Living RoomDining RoomKitchenMaster BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bathroom 1

Living Room

Lvl First

Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room

Lvl First

Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen

Lvl First

Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Master Bedroom

Lvl First

Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom 2

Lvl First

Bedroom 3

Lvl First

Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom 1

Lvl First

Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Population

39,908

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$72K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

74.0%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Suffolk County

2,527 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+37% vs the prior 12 months) — 2,269 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 648 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,296 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 2,613 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full Chelsea, MA market report ZIP 02150 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Marisol Franco

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Western MA

MLS® Number: 73571828