Chelsea City Property Records in Michigan

Chelsea property records document ownership, sales history, assessed value, tax status, deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and land plans for real estate in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Users can access assessment and parcel information through the City of Chelsea Assessors Office, while property tax billing or payment details are typically available from the City of Chelsea Treasurer/Collector’s Office. Recorded legal instruments—such as deeds, mortgages, homesteads, and discharges—are maintained by the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds, which serves Chelsea and provides online and in-person record access. For registered land matters, certificates of title and related documents may involve the Massachusetts Land Court and the registered land records maintained through the registry system. Users seeking official, legally reliable property information should rely on these government sources rather than third-party databases.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$71,702
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$301,100
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$4,712
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,543 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
63%
Population
Population:
5,420

Chelsea Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Chelsea. It includes violent crimes such as murder, robbery and assault, and property crimes such as total property crimes, burglary and motor vehicle theft. The counts show how many incidents were reported in each category.

Chelsea reported 0 murders, 0 robberies and 7 assaults. Property crime totaled 42 incidents, including 8 burglaries and 4 motor vehicle thefts.

These figures show the volume and types of reported crime in Chelsea. Comparing the categories gives a sense of which kinds of reported crime appear most often in the city.

Robberies
Robberies:
0
Burglary
Burglary:
8
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
4
Theft
Theft:
30
Assault
Assault:
7
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
1

What Is the Population Profile of Chelsea

Chelsea's racial and ethnic composition is mostly White, with White residents making up 96% of the population (5,186 people). Residents of two or more races are the second-largest group at 3% (151 people), followed by Black residents at 0.87% (47 people). Hispanic residents make up 0.52% (28 people), and Asian residents make up 0.15% (8 people).

White
96%
5,186
Two + Races
3%
151
Black
0.87%
47
Hispanic
0.52%
28
Asian
0.15%
8
Other Race
0%
0
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Chelsea, Ratings Compared Across Michigan B+

Chelsea's community ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Public Schools (A), Health & Fitness (A) and Good for Families (A-). Other notable ratings include Good for Retirees (A-), Access to Parks (B+), Walkability (B) and Weather (C). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B
Nightlife
Nightlife
B-
Weather
Weather
C
Commute
Commute
B-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
B+
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
C+
Good for Families
Good for Families
A-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B+
Housing
Housing
B-
Jobs
Jobs
B
Walkability
Walkability
B

How Educated Is Chelsea

Chelsea's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (26%), Masters Degree (19%), and Some College (16%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
26%
Masters Degree
19%
Some College
16%
Associate Degree
12%
High School
11%
Doctorate
4%
Below High School
2%

When Were Homes Built

Chelsea's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during Before 1939 (31%), followed by 2000 - Present (22%) and 1980 - 1999 (20%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

Before 1939
31%
2000 - Present
22%
1980 - 1999
20%
1960 - 1979
16%
1940 - 1959
11%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Chelsea's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (37%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (30%) and 4 Bedrooms (21%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
37%
2 Bedrooms
30%
4 Bedrooms
21%
1 Bedroom
10%
5 or More Bedrooms
0.95%
No Bedrooms
0.62%

What Is the Average Age

Chelsea's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (33%), 55 - 64 (13%), and 35 - 44 (12%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
33%
55 - 64
13%
35 - 44
12%
45 - 54
10%
25 - 34
10%
Under 10
9%
10 - 17
8%
18 - 24
6%

Property Market Trends at Chelsea

Chelsea's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $301,100. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,543 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Chelsea's dynamic real estate landscape.

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