Suffolk County and Chelsea City property record for 55 Summit Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,954 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,526 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | CHEL M:074 P:003 |
| Primary APN | CHEL M:074 P:003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,158 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,954 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 55730014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 SUMMIT AVE |
| City | CHELSEA |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02150-2116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHELSEA MA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHELSEA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 160601 |
55 Summit Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Suffolk County and Chelsea City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 SUMMIT AVE, CHELSEA, MA 02150-2116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2014 |
| Deed Book / Page | 57039 / 3 |
| Transfer Doc | 00057039-3 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHELSEA MA |
| Property Address | 55 SUMMIT AVE, CHELSEA, MA 02150-2116 |
| Document Number | 58019-18 |
| Book / Page | 058019 / 000018 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 58019-18 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 058019/000018 |
| Instrument | 47147 |
| Name | METRO BOSTON HSNG |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Summit Ave was $7,526, up 2% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,526.00 (+2.03%) | $655,600 (+2.31%) Land $248,800 Building $406,800 | $732,023 |
| 2025 | $7,376.00 (-1.14%) | $640,800 (+2.2%) Land $237,000 Building $403,800 | |
| 2024 | $7,461.00 (+3.07%) | $627,000 (+7.23%) Land $237,000 Building $390,000 | |
| 2023 | $7,239.00 | $584,700 Land $215,600 Building $369,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Summit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 55 Summit Ave 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 |
|---|
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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