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2 Baths
2,504 sqft

$1,100,000

229 Chestnut St, Chelsea MA, 02150

Price per sqft$439.30
Built in1900
Property size2,504 sqft
Property typeCommercial

Overview

Active

Listed Sep 21, 2026

Updated 12 days ago

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!

Additional information

MLS® ID
73580304

Interior Features

Bathrooms
2
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.04 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$5,777
Tax Frequency
Annually
55+/Senior Community
No

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