Welcome to 271 Washington Ave, a fully gut-renovated three-family and a turnkey opportunity for the investor or home owner who wants nothing left to do! Everything is new: roof, siding, insulation, windows, and front steps, plus all-new mechanicals, including HVAC with new ductwork, plumbing, and electrical. The property also features a brand new waterline for the house water, a brand new fire suppression system, and three new high-efficiency hot water heaters, one for each unit. Each of the three apartments offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths across approximately 1,300 sq ft of spacious living space with luxury finishes. In-unit laundry and ample closet space. Many units enjoy a spectacular view of the Boston skyline. Located close to Boston, with bus and train access nearby and quick connections to Route 16. This is a rare opportunity in today's market!
Soldiers Home, located between Chelsea Square and the Mystic River waterfront, is a historic and institutional Chelsea neighborhood with hillside campus grounds and brick civic architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Broadway at Chelsea Square, where corner bodegas, longtime bakeries, and bus stops set a steady street rhythm. The Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts anchors the area with formal buildings and memorial landscapes. Nearby, the Chelsea Clock Company building signals the city’s industrial past in heavy timber and brick. Mary O’Malley Park frames the river with paths and skyline views. Housing mixes compact multifamily blocks with older commercial storefronts along Broadway.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
15 total rooms
Three full bathrooms
Three half bathrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
3 half bathrooms
Exterior features
Wooded lot
Shingle roof
Home design
Three-story building
3 Family property
Parking
0 open parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Irregular foundation
Renovated since original construction
Year built reported by owner
Utilities
Public sewer
Public water
Electric with circuit breakers
Individually metered electric
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Financial info
$10,769 tax annual amount (2026)
Other
Total building area 3,973
Lot size 0.15 acres
Three total levels
Electricity and solar
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Very elegant Mansard Victorian two family with original features lovingly preserved. You will love the entry foyer, magnificent mahogany wood doors, wonderful natural wood fireplace mantels with original CHELSEA TILES, wide board pine floors, built in window bench, 10 foot ceilings etc. Owners apartment is 8 rooms on the first and second floors and rental apartment is 4 rooms on the third floor. Great long distance views from the front of this house. Rental apartment is not currently rented so home will be delivered vacant at closing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,398 (−0.8%)
$215,800 + $624,100
$839,900
2022
$10,482 (+3.3%)
$205,500 + $585,600
$791,100
2021
$10,143 (+49.5%)
$195,800 + $548,900
$744,700
2020
$6,785 (−4.4%)
$186,500 + $320,200
$506,700
2019
$7,097 (+10.8%)
$186,500 + $311,500
$498,000
2018
$6,406 (+4.8%)
$186,500 + $267,800
$454,300
2017
$6,113 (+6.4%)
$186,500 + $239,800
$426,300
2016
$5,747 (−2.4%)
$186,500 + $216,800
$403,300
2015
$5,888 (+16.7%)
$162,200 + $246,700
$408,900
2014
$5,047 (+5.3%)
$141,000 + $198,200
$339,200
2013
$4,793 (+2.7%)
$141,000 + $198,200
$339,200
2012
$4,669 (+12.8%)
$128,200 + $209,900
$338,100
2011
$4,141 (+4.7%)
$133,500 + $187,000
$320,500
2010
$3,956 (−12.9%)
$133,500 + $193,700
$327,200
2009
$4,541
$163,100 + $257,400
$420,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,963
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,963
Year built
1900
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Suffolk County
APN
1289160
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
R2
Residential R-2 District
The purpose of the R2 district is to provide an area for multifamily dwellings and associated uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chelsea, MA • 02150
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 271 Washington Ave
$1,434,568
$15K under list price of $1.45M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $895K to $1.3M.