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229 Chestnut St, Chelsea MA 02150

Chelsea, MA 02150

$1.1M
2 BA · 2,504 sf · 0.04 ac · Built 1900
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The residence

Rare and exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully recognized, freestanding institutional building at 229 Chestnut Street, Chelsea, MA 02150. Historically operated as a vibrant local house of worship, this property offers a seamless, plug-and-play solution for expanding ministries, startup congregations, or community non-profit organizations seeking a dedicated home in a high-demand, densely populated urban community. Spanning approximately 1,252 square feet of structural space on a low-maintenance lot, the building layout features a welcoming main assembly/sanctuary area designed for maximum seating efficiency and immediate group gathering.Grandfathered Use Advantage: Skip the lengthy, expensive city zoning battles. This property carries an official Property Classification Code of 9602 (Church/Exempt Religious Property), ensuring your organization can establish operations immediately. Dover Amendment Protections: Benefit from robust Massachusetts state zoning protections tailored to religious use.Unbeatable Accessibility: Located in a highly accessible pocket of Chelsea, providing convenient transit options for congregation members traveling from East Boston, Revere, Everett, and the greater Boston metropolitan area.Turnkey Infrastructure: Built out specifically for congregation services, avoiding the hundreds of thousands of dollars typically required to convert standard commercial or residential layouts into an assembly space.Whether you are looking to plant a new congregation, relocate an existing ministry, or secure a permanent community asset, 229 Chestnut Street stands ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private commercial walkthrough today!

At a glance
Property type
Commercial Sale
Status
Active
Year built
1900
Lot size
0.04 acres
Living area
2,504 sf
MLS#
f80bda4026135ffcec317fb9407b697c
Beds · Baths
0 · 2
Location

Chelsea, MA.

Chelsea sits within Greater Boston, in Massachusetts, and keeps the character of that stretch of the map — its streets, shoreline and architecture read as of a piece with the towns around it. Our advisors know the market here street by street and can speak to how a particular address sits within it.

Estimated Monthly Payment+
$5K/mo
Approximate · principal & interest only
Display Currency
$1.1M

Indicative conversion — settlement always in USD.

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Listings updated Sep 25, 2026

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