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Chelmsford, MA Real Estate

If you are looking to buy or rent a house, condo, townhouse or apartment in Chelmsford, MA, do yourself a favor and connect with Boston City Properties. We maintain one of the largest and most comprehensive online databases of searchable Massachusetts real estate listings. Updated continually around the clock, our database is populated with data from reputable MLS sources. It includes a handy search tool that makes it a snap to find real estate in Chelmsford and throughout the state. Best of all, you can use it for free—just sign up using the easy form.

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Access to our listings is just one reason to connect with Boston City Properties when searching for real estate in this charming town. With it, of course, you can quickly narrow things down to a manageable list of options. When it comes to going and looking in person, we can help too by referring you to a talented real estate agent in Chelmsford. Having someone with insider’s knowledge about the market by your side will make it that much easier to pinpoint homes and properties that suit your needs to a T.

Located about 24 miles northwest of the city of Boston, Chelmsford, MA, had a population of around 33,800 at the time of the 2010 U.S. Census. Covered primarily by the 01824 and 01863 zip codes, this vibrant Middlesex County town is considered to be part of the Greater Lowell area. Its borders are mostly made up of water, as the town is bordered by both the Merrimack and the Concord Rivers. Largely residential in nature, this town is a great place for families as well as retirees, singles and young professionals. Our powerful search tool makes it a breeze to pinpoint promising options here.

One thing that buyers often overlook when considering different areas is the cost of living. Cost of living includes things like rent or mortgage payments, fuel and utilities and even the average cost of goods and services around a community. The average cost of living in the U.S. is reflected by 100 on the index. This town has a cost of living score of around 143.7, so it is considerably more expensive than the average across the country. However, it is only slightly more expensive than the average for MA, which is 137.7.

If affordability is what you are after in a new home, you are going to be pleased with what you find in Chelmsford. That is because real estate prices in this town tend to fall closely in line with state averages—and they are often even less expensive still. For example, the median list and sale price for homes across the state are $419,000 and $356,000 respectively. For Chelmsford, they are $380,000 and $360,000. The median price per square foot for this town, $239, is also lower than the state’s, which is $242. Find out how much homes are listing for currently by signing up to search our listings now.

These days, Chelmsford is experiencing something of a seller’s market. This, of course, is bad news if you are looking to buy. However, it isn’t too extreme, and price values are still so competitive that there’s no reason that you can’t find what you need. Because it’s a seller’s market, homes are selling for close to what they are being listed for. However, with a skilled negotiator by your side, you may be able to get more for less. That’s why it’s so important to contact Boston City Properties for a referral to a local real estate agent when the time comes.

The length of time that homes sit on the market is a huge indication of how well the market is doing in general. Ideally, homes will sell within about a month’s time on average. In Chelmsford lately, however, it has been taking closer to 57 days for homes to sell. On average, there are usually 50 or so homes on the market, so you should have a good selection to consider when looking. Some properties hit the market and sell quickly for various reasons, so keep an eye on the listings and act quickly if necessary.

Even if you are primarily buying a home to live in rather than as an investment, you’re going to want to get as much bang for your buck as possible—and you’re going to want your home’s value to stay strong and to even grow. It looks like you have nothing to worry about when buying in Chelmsford, as the year-to-year appreciation rate is around 2.8 percent, which is solid. However, 6.2 percent of residential properties here have negative equity. It appears that some properties are still hurting from the downturn, but they are slowly but surely improving.

Perhaps you would like to live near Chelmsford but your budget allows you to afford something a bit pricier. This is where it really helps to have an agent referred by Boston City Properties, as they can point you in the direction of nearby communities that may suit your needs better. For example, in nearby Carlisle, the median sale price for homes is around $766,000. If you want to broaden your options and need something affordable, the median sale price in Lowell is around $240,000, so you can easily find homes that cost far less than the state average there.

In terms of residential real estate inventory, it is fairly solid in Chelmsford, MA. Across the town, there are more than 13,000 residential properties, including apartments, townhouses, single-family homes and condos. Of that 13,000, around 66 percent are single-family homes; around 24 percent are apartments; and around 8 percent are townhouses. Things are fairly balanced between properties for sale and for rent, which is nice because it means that you should be able to find whatever you need. There are more single-family homes than anything, but plenty of apartments are usually available at most times as well.

Thanks to the detailed listings in our database, you can quickly get a feel for how much the type of property that you need is going to cost. As you have probably already noticed, some property types are more affordable than others. In that regard, single-family homes tend to be the most expensive, and townhouses and condos tend to cost less. In Chelmsford in 2015, for instance, single-family homes had a median sale price of $570,000. At the same time, townhouses had a median sale price of $450,000. Prices have changed now, but the trend is still the same in terms of the differences in value.

Unlike in many communities in MA, this town offers a fairly even mix of property types. However, the majority of the people here own rather than rent. Indeed, around 83 percent of all properties in this town are owned while around 17 percent are rented. Rent here is very affordable at around $1,600 per month versus around $2,500 per month for the statewide average. The main problem is that most properties are for sale and not for rent. If you need an apartment, however, you shouldn’t have any trouble as plenty tend to be available.

Boston City Properties can help you find real estate in Chelmsford no matter what you need. As noted previously, the majority of the properties here are single-family homes, but there’s a good supply of apartments, townhouses and condos as well. We can refer you to an agent who specializes in the type of property that you need, and that will help you zero in on something faster. Our database includes listings for all property types too, so you can use it to find everything from condos to homes to apartments.

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How Boston City Properties Can Help

Don’t waste tons of time looking for Chelmsford real estate. Cut to the chase faster and easier by connecting with Boston City Properties. First, sign up for free, immediate access to our searchable listings by submitting the simple form. Right away, you can start searching for what you need on an unlimited basis. Select this town from the list of locations; you can select more than one city, town or neighborhood if you’d prefer. Adjust filters for total square footage, price and other attributes to get the most relevant and useful results possible.

Before you know it, you will have a list of results that strictly include properties that meet your basic criteria. The next step is checking out each listing to see which properties look promising. Listings are chock full of useful and detailed information, so you can quickly get a feel for what a property is like. There are also usually tons of photos, which makes it easier to understand the overall look and feel. If you have questions about any listings during your search, contact Boston City Properties, and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Eventually, you will be ready to take a look at properties on your list in person. When you are, give us a call. We will refer you to real estate professional who knows Chelmsford inside and out. They can arrange tours of the properties on your list, so you can quickly determine which ones are the best. Your agent can also assist during negotiations to ensure that you get the best deal possible. They will be there for you through the signing of the lease or closing, so you never have to go it alone. We’re ready when you are, so call Boston City Properties today.

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