For sale

$999,999

20 John St, Chelsea, MA 02150

5beds

4,797sqft

$6,343/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1915

6,376 Square Feet Lot

$976,300 Zestimate^®

$208/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Deep paved drivewayExpansive lotClassic crown moldingsHigh ceilingsPlenty of natural lightSpacious bedrooms

If you’ve been looking for unmatched scale and solid historic character minutes from Downtown, 20 John Street delivers on every level. If you want tiny, cramped rooms, this isn't the house for you-every single space here is oversized. Finished attic with clean hardwood floors, spacious bedrooms, high ceilings, classic crown moldings, and plenty of natural light. the property features a foyer with vintage stained glass . Beyond the massive interior footprint, a deep paved driveway and a rare, 2-car garage solve all your families parking needs. This is an expansive lot with solid bones and unmatched space-to-value for the area.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 4,797
Total interior livable area: 4,797 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,624
Finished area below ground: 1,173

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 12
Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved
Garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 10

Lot

Size: 6,376 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: M:0058 B:0000 L:0031,1288783
Zoning: R2

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian,Queen Anne
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stone
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Chelsea

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $208/sqft
Tax assessed value: $672,100
Annual tax amount: $7,716
Date on market: 7/10/2026

Estimated market value

$976,300

$927,000 - $1.03M

$3,814/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/10/2026	Listed for sale	$999,999+185.7%$208/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73547861 Report a problem
12/30/2002	Sold	$350,000$73/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,600 +0.2%	$660,300 +3.6%
2024	$7,586 +6%	$637,500 +10.3%
2023	$7,154 -1.1%	$577,900 +5.9%
2022	$7,233 +3.1%	$545,900 +6%
2021	$7,016 +57.6%	$515,100 +5.5%
2020	$4,453 -23.9%	$488,300 +19%
2019	$5,848 +9.6%	$410,400 +8.5%
2018	$5,334 +37.7%	$378,300 +4.1%
2017	$3,874 -20.9%	$363,400 +5.7%
2016	$4,898 +12.4%	$343,700 +13.6%
2015	$4,357 +16.5%	$302,600 +14.3%
2013	$3,740 +5.7%	$264,700 +3.4%
2012	$3,537 +2.5%	$256,100 -4.2%
2011	$3,452 +7.1%	$267,200 +0.2%
2010	$3,224 +2.4%	$266,700 -8.5%
2009	$3,149 -10.8%	$291,600 -17.8%
2008	$3,531 -1.4%	$354,900 -7.6%
2007	$3,582 +0.7%	$383,900 +3.8%
2006	$3,558 +13.5%	$369,900 +12.6%
2005	$3,134 +8%	$328,500 +5%
2004	$2,903 +2.5%	$312,800 +10.9%
2003	$2,832 +3%	$282,100 +48.9%
2002	$2,750 +51.6%	$189,400 +53%
2000	$1,814	$123,800