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Chelsea Foreclosures

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Bank Owned Properties

Individuals who are considering buying in this city will be pleased to know that the housing stock has all kinds of dwellings, from gorgeously appointed brick townhomes to single family houses. Generally speaking, properties that come to market in this way sell for a median price of $300 per square foot, although this can vary depending on the specific type of property and how it comes to auction.

The relative age of this city means that many properties were built on or before 1900, and have since been extensively renovated. Those built at the turn of the 20th century tend to have large bay windows that look out onto a cobblestone pathway, which is interrupted at regular intervals for trees that are planted within the sidewalk itself. The formal entryway tends to be marked by an overhang that has a slight gable, and displays the address and, in some cases, the name of the building itself in neat script font. The interiors are sumptuous, and often feature hardwood floors in combination with elaborate wainscoting throughout.

The kitchens tend to experiment with several different forms of storage, from oak cabinets to hanging racks which are perfect for the display of different pots and pans, as well as brand new appliances. Dishwashers, ovens, and refrigerators that come with top of the line programming and adjustable features are common in this area. Many kitchens are positioned near the access point to the exterior deck, and can be reached through a glass door that opens out onto a balcony. These doors provide enormous amounts of light to the kitchen, creating a welcoming and beautiful vibe that makes it a joy to prepare food within the space.

The upper rooms often have vaulted ceilings, which are ornamented either with a ceiling fan or exposed timber beams. These ceilings create an airy, light atmosphere that encourages both contemplation and relaxation, depending on the mood of the occupant. Many of these homes convert one of the upper bedrooms into a work space, placing a desk either along the wall or in front of the windows, providing an excellent view of the neighboring homes and street life. The walls are highly adaptable in terms of adding new shelving or other accoutrements, and can be used to display almost any number of objects or paintings.

Short Sales

Who wouldn’t want to own a gorgeous single family home in this city, especially when it can be purchased for a relative bargain as a short sale? Most of the homes that are brought to the market in this fashion sell for $400 a square foot on average, although some have sold for as low as $190 a square foot. What sorts of amenities do these homes have?

Large backyards are a common sight here, and are usually enclosed with a white picket fence or similar enclosure that enables them to clearly mark where the property begins and ends. The homes themselves tend to be two to three stories in height, and almost always have some form of a basement space. The basements can either be finished or unfinished. Depending on their size, a finished basement may double as a de facto fourth story, with wall to wall carpeting, recessed lighting, and even a seperate bathroom. Other basements stick to the tried and true principles of acting as storage space for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment, as well as other objects that the homeowner may have.

These homes tend to also have a dedicated room for laundry, as opposed to the narrow converted closets that are used for a vertically mounted washer and dryer in most apartments and condos. This room may sometimes also be in the basement, although in other homes the laundry room is located closer to the bedrooms and bathrooms, most of which tend to be clustered on one or two floors. The kitchens are expansive without being overwhelming. In many homes, an L or U-shaped design is typical, although some get quite experimental and have a more O-shaped kitchen, which is lit with a central skylight that shines down primarily on an island placed in the center of all the gleaming countertops and brand new appliances.

Geography

Bordered by Revere to the northeast, Winthrop to the south, and Everett to the southwest, this city is surrounded by the Chelsea River. Route 1 passes directly through the community, and the area has a train stop along the Newburyport/Rockport line. There are several parks within the municipality, including Merritt Park, Voke Park, Washington Park, Malone Park, Bellingham Hill Park, Highland Park, PORT Park, Quigley Park, the JJ Mahoney Rest Area, and the Mary O’Malley State Park, which winds its way around the southwestern portion of the municipality in the area known as Admirals Hill.

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