Suffolk County and Chelsea City property record for 161 Shurtleff St, Chelsea, MA 02150
| Property Type | Triplex |
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| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 4,392 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $11,393 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CHEL M:029 P:116A |
| Primary APN | CHEL M:029 P:116A |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,392 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,848 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,464 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 2,640 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 101022 |
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| Street Address | 161 SHURTLEFF ST |
| City | CHELSEA |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02150-4358 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Jurisdiction | CHELSEA MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHELSEA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 160200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Bellingham Square Historic District listed 1985 · 116 contributing resources · NRIS 85000030 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
161 Shurtleff St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2000.
Source: Suffolk County and Chelsea City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 SHURTLEFF ST, CHELSEA, MA 02150-4358 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 25096 / 302 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Shurtleff St was $11,393, down 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Suffolk County and Chelsea City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Municipality | Chelsea City |
| Unified School District | Chelsea School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,393.00 (-3.28%) | $989,800 (-) Land $168,200 Building $821,600 |
| 2024 | $11,779.00 (+4.19%) | $989,800 (+8.39%) Land $168,200 Building $821,600 |
| 2023 | $11,305.00 | $913,200 Land $152,900 Building $760,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 161 Shurtleff St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 161 Shurtleff St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHELSEA WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 40,787 people · EPA ID MA3057000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 789 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 500 / 150 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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