Suffolk County and Chelsea City property record for 38 John St, Chelsea, MA 02150
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,394 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $208,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,564 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CHEL M:058 P:037 |
| Primary APN | CHEL M:058 P:037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,394 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,133 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 690 sqft |
| Basement Area | 276 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 276 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,300 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 53350015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 JOHN ST |
| City | CHELSEA |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02150-4313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHELSEA MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHELSEA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 160501 |
Source: Suffolk County and Chelsea City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 BOATSWAINS WAY, CHELSEA, MA 02150-4017 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 21, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 45845 / 343 |
| Transfer Doc | 45845-343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,564.00 (+7.68%) | $746,000 (+7.96%) Land $248,400 Building $497,600 |
| 2025 | $7,953.00 (-3.28%) | $691,000 (-) Land $236,600 Building $454,400 |
| 2024 | $8,223.00 (+4.46%) | $691,000 (+8.66%) Land $236,600 Building $454,400 |
| 2023 | $7,872.00 | $635,900 Land $215,200 Building $420,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 1,041 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 500 / 150 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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