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  • $1,150,200

    281 Chelsea St, East Boston, MA 02128

    7beds
    3,249sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $1,150,200 Zestimate®
    $354/sqft
    $3,478 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,150,200

    $1.02M - $1.29M

    $3,478/mo

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    Rare opportunity to purchase a turn-key, vacant, East Boston three family located one block from the Blue Line! This detached triple decker is loaded with potential for owner occupants, investors or first time home buyers. Each floor includes brand new solid oak flooring throughout, 2-3 spacious bedrooms, custom built-ins, updated tiled baths, eat-in kitchens with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, separately metered laundry, gas FHW boilers, gas water heaters and tremendous outdoor space with a fully-enclosed, multi-level patio/garden. Invest in this booming area of East Boston while there are still multiple residential + retail projects in the pipeline!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Residence
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,249 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 2,178 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: EBOSW01P06866S000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: East Boston

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Marina, T-Station, University, Walk/Jog Trails
    • App Dscrp 1: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood, Disposal, Freezer
    • Basement Feature: Full, Interior Access, Walk Out, Exterior Access
    • Construction: Frame
    • Hea Dscrp 1: Gas, Hot Water Baseboard
    • Hea Dscrp 2: Gas, Hot Water Baseboard
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Lot Description: Fenced/Enclosed, Level
    • Rms Dscrp 1: Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Other (see Remarks)
    • Rms Dscrp 2: Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Office/Den
    • Beach Description: Harbor, Ocean
    • Beachfront Flag: Yes
    • Ife Dscrp 1: Remodeled, Storage, Hardwood Floors, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Upgraded Cabinets
    • App Dscrp 2: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wall Oven, Vent Hood
    • App Dscrp 3: Range, Refrigerator, Disposal, Freezer
    • Hea Dscrp 3: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
    • Rms Dscrp 3: Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry
    • Rnt Dscrp 1: Water
    • Rnt Dscrp 2: Water
    • Rnt Dscrp 3: Water
    • Utility Connections: For Gas Range, For Electric Range, Washer Hookup
    • Beach Miles To: 1 To 2 Mile
    • Beach Ownership: Public
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Ife Dscrp 2: Hardwood Floors, High Speed Internet Hookup, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Internet Available - Unknown, Internet Available - DSL, Internet Available - Satellite, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
    • Ife Dscrp 3: Hardwood Floors, Storage, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters
    • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Patio, Fenced Yard, Patio - Enclosed
    • Roof Material: Rubber
    • Rms Common: Laundry
    • Foundation: Brick
    • Mf Type: 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
    • Col Dscrp 1: Window Ac
    • Col Dscrp 2: Window Ac
    • Col Dscrp 3: Window Ac

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/31/2021Sold$403,000-5.6%$124/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/12/2021Sold$427,000-65.1%$131/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/12/2020Listing removed$1,225,000$377/sqft
    Source: Boston Harbor Real Estate #72746036 Report a problem
    10/26/2020Price change$1,225,000+8.9%$377/sqft
    Source: Boston Harbor Real Estate #72746036 Report a problem
    10/21/2020Listed for sale$1,125,000+31.6%$346/sqft
    Source: Boston Harbor Real Estate #72746036 Report a problem
    4/1/2019Sold$855,000-4.9%$263/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/28/2019Listed for sale$899,500$277/sqft
    Source: Prime Realty Group, Inc. #72421081 Report a problem
    12/21/2018Listing removed$899,500$277/sqft
    Source: Prime Realty Group, Inc. #72421081 Report a problem
    11/7/2018Listed for sale$899,500+32.3%$277/sqft
    Source: Prime Realty Group, Inc. #72421081 Report a problem
    8/14/2018Listing removed$1,750$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/15/2018Listed for rent$1,750$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/20/2015Sold$680,000+0.1%$209/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/5/2015Pending sale$679,000$209/sqft
    Source: City Realty Group #71911513 Report a problem
    9/29/2015Listed for sale$679,000$209/sqft
    Source: City Realty Group #71911513 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,240 $866,000
    2024$9,240 $866,000
    2023$9,240 $866,000
    2022$9,240 $866,000
    2021$9,240 +9.3%$866,000 +8.2%
    2020$8,452 +12.2%$800,400 +12%
    2019$7,536 +12.7%$714,960 +12%
    2018$6,688 +439.5%$638,160 +12%
    2017$1,240 -75%$569,760 +26.4%
    2016$4,959 +6.8%$450,800 +17.5%
    2015$4,644 +14.4%$383,500 +24.2%
    2013$4,058 -5.5%$308,800 -6.2%
    2012$4,293 +2%$329,200
    2011$4,210 +2.7%$329,200 -4.6%
    2010$4,100 +4.5%$345,100 -6.5%
    2009$3,924 -24.1%$369,100 -21.7%
    2008$5,173 -3.2%$471,600 -3%
    2007$5,344 $486,300

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    Neighborhood: East Boston

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