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Living in the transit hub of Chelsea
Bellingham Square, at the intersection of the Mystic River and Charles Creek, is the historic district of Chelsea. As the smallest city in Massachusetts with a high population density, Chelsea covers less than 2.5 square miles and has over 40,000 residents. Originally inhabited by the Naumkeag tribe, Chelsea became a manufacturing center in the 19th century and attracted many Eastern European and Jewish immigrants. Today, Bellingham Square still has a large industrial sector that provides many job opportunities, and the peninsula is home to a large Latino population, which in turn, has created a vibrant and lively Latin American food scene. “You see a large number of patrons coming into the restaurants and bars during the weekends,” says Roy Avellaneda, who is a lifelong Chelsea resident, a former city councilor and a Realtor at Metropolitan Boston Real Estate. “Bellingham Square is the hub of Chelsea. It’s where the city hall is located, and all of the buses that traverse Chelsea pass through here.”
Experience the hustle and bustle of the Bellingham Square station.
Bellingham Square commuters can enjoy their bike ride along the Chelsea Greenway.
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Triple-deckers and multi-family complexes in Bellingham Square
Sitting on tightly packed, gridded streets, most of Bellingham Square's homes are condos converted from multi-family houses and triple-deckers built between the late 1800s and the 1950s. A large portion of Bellingham Square residents, over 70%, are renters. Individual condo units typically range from around $400,000 to $500,000. More recently developed condominiums and townhouses from the 1980s are listed around similar price ranges and have monthly association fees. Entire multi-family properties and triple-deckers can fetch from $800,000 to $1.5 million. These buildings often appeal more to investors and homeowners who plan to live on one level and rent out the rest. “Chelsea is one of the few communities that offer the Residential Exemption, a property tax exemption clause for homeowners who occupy and live in their primary residences in Chelsea,” Avellaneda says. “So, if you own a triple-decker and you live on one of the floors, you can apply and get a 35% property tax exemption.” There are also several single-family homes with 1,000-square-foot yards listing around $500,000. While flood zones are concentrated around the community’s industrial sections, there are still some residential properties situated in flood zones, and homebuyers may have to purchase flood insurance.
The Bellingham Square neighborhood offers residents tree lined streets with plenty of shade.
You will find that Bellingham Square is filled with its fair share of two-story properties.
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Authentic ethnic restaurants by Chelsea Square
Known for its vibrant Latin American food scene, popular restaurants in the area include Rincón Hondureño and El Santaneco Restaurant. One of the community’s staple grocery stores is Stop and Compare Market. “It’s likened to a Latino version of Trader Joe’s,” Avellaneda says. Katz Bagel Bakery is known for its signature pizza bagels and Ciao! Pizza and Pasta serves house-made pasta. Mystic Mall, which is less than a mile away, is the city’s main shopping center and has big-box retailers such as T. J. Maxx and HomeGoods, as well as franchised restaurants. Market Basket is across the parking lot and sits in the same plaza. Farther west, Gateway Center is home to Target, Costco, CVS Pharmacy and The Home Depot.
Rińcon Honduras is a chosen restaurant among many residents of Bellingham Square.
El Santaneco Restaurant is another delicious food option loved by Bellingham Square locals.
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Riverfront parks along Mystic River and Charles Creek
Overlooking the Mystic River, Mary O'Malley State Park is at the western tip of Chelsea and has views of Tobin Bridge. This popular riverfront park also has a playground, tennis courts and walkways, as well as a large field for picnics. Many pocket parks and playgrounds are also found throughout the area, including Quigley Park, the Chelsea Community Garden and Bellingham Hill Park. Highland Park has a soccer field, and the Chelsea Greenway is a local rail trail that parallels the Silver Line busway. The rail trail also connects Eastern Avenue Station to Bellingham Square Station. In the summer, the Apollinaire Theatre Company performs free public plays at Port Park. For a trip to the ocean, Orient Heights Beach is about 2 miles away, and the Belle Isle Marsh Reservation has a viewing deck for watching planes.
Parks in Bellingham Square offer a place to relax and cool off in the summer.
Mary O'Malley Park in Chelea is a popular spot for dog walkers.
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Proximity to the Boston Logan International Airport
Due to the proximity of the Boston Logan International Airport, which is 3 miles south and right across Charles Creek, locals may be impacted by the aviation noise. To help with noise reduction, the government has implemented the Residential Sound Insulation Program in which install Massport windows that mitigate and block outside noise were installed in area properties for free. Boston and Cambridge are approximately 4 or 5 miles south of the area via U.S. Route 1, which passes through Chelsea. Those who prefer the public transit system can walk to Chelsea Station and take the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Newburyport/Rockport Line, which is one stop away from Boston’s North Station. For checkups or emergencies, Mass General: Chelsea HealthCare Center is right in the city. The neighborhood's CAP Index crime score for robbery is 7 out of 10, which is higher than the national average of 4.
You will catch a glimpse of the Tobin Bridge from many streets in Bellingham Square.
Catching a train ride from the Chelsea train station near Bellingham Square is a breeze.
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Chelsea Public Schools
Young students may begin primary school at George F. Kelly Elementary School, which is graded a C on Niche. They can then move on to Browne Middle School, which has a C-minus. Both schools offer a dual-language program to help students become fluent in English and Spanish. Chelsea High School scores a C and partners with Bunker Hill Community College for the Early College Program, which lets students take community college classes and provides scholarships to eligible students. Chelsea High also has career pathway curriculums in education, law and health science.
Joseph A Browne School has an overall Niche grade of C-.
Chelsea High School in NW Suffolk County has an overall grade of C on Niche.
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Community events and celebrations in Chelsea
Every year, the City of Chelsea organizes Chelsea Day, a street fair event that celebrates the community with a carnival, games, a beer garden, live music and food. In October, locals come together for Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead, with a puppet parade, activities such as skull decorations and paper marigold crafting and refreshments from TravelMug Café. Additional events include the Baleada Fiesta, which honors Honduras’ national dish, summer concerts at Washington Park and the Chelsea Pride Flag Raising.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bellingham Square
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bellingham Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bellingham Square, Chelsea sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bellingham Square, Chelsea over the last 12 months is $400,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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