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Chelsea Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate & Homes for Sale
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Chelsea, Massachusetts has a rich colonial heritage which continues to be a source of pride for its diverse residents today. Settled in 1624, the city began life as a quiet village on Boston Harbor. The Industrial Revolution transformed the city into a bustling center for manufacturing, and even the major fires of 1908 and 1973 couldn't halt its growth. Conveniently situated just minutes from downtown Boston, the city offers a bounty of historic scenery, excellent recreational options, and easy access to all of the major industrial sites and business centers of the surrounding region.
The area was first called Winnisimmet, meaning "good spring nearby," by the Massachusett tribe which once lived here. It was settled in 1624 by Samuel Maverick, whose palisaded trading post is considered the first permanent settlement at Boston Harbor. In 1635, Maverick sold all of Winnisimmet, except for his house and farm, to Richard Bellingham. The community remained part of Boston until it was set off and incorporated in 1739, when it was named after a neighborhood in London.
In 1775, the Battle of Chelsea Creek was fought here. Only the second battle of the Revolutionary War, it saw American forces make one of their first captures of a British ship. Part of Washington's army was stationed here during the Siege of Boston.
The city originally included the now-defunct community of North Chelsea, which included all of Revere, Winthrop and parts of Saugus. Reincorporated as a city in 1857, the community developed as an industrial center, producing rubber and elastic goods, boots and shoes, stoves and adhesives.
The city retains its industrial character today but also offers several recreational opportunities and facilities for residents and tourists, including a number of ballparks, playgrounds, and three National Historic Districts. Just five minutes from Logan International Airport and a short bus ride from Boston's downtown, the city maintains its strong enterprising character through a combination of pride, spirit, cooperation and leadership.
Through this site you will find comprehensive facts about as well as extensive information on buying or selling real estate in Chelsea, Massachusetts. If you are looking to invest in Chelsea real estate you will find a variety of opportunities available to you. Chelsea Massachusetts real estate offers relocation information, residential real estate, new home construction and development, condominiums (condos), adult living communities (55+ communities), retirement homes and facilities, land, waterfront properties and multi-family investment properties. Chelsea, MA, and the surrounding areas offer vacation homes, farms, equine facilities, country properties. To search the statewide MLS (multiple listings service) also referred to as MA MLS, for properties in Chelsea based on a keyword search, click on the following:
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Massachusetts: The Past, Present & Future of Our Country
"Why Massachusetts?"
Why not? Located in the heart of New England, Massachusetts is the region's most popular state. Rich with the history of our country and still on the cutting edge of technology, Massachusetts offers a perfect blend of the past, present and future.
From the stunning seacoast, Cape Cod, the islands and Boston to the peaceful beauty of the Berkshires and the Blue Hills, Massachusetts offers something to everyone! Every year, new residents are drawn to Massachusetts for the diversity of culture and activities available in Boston, the picturesque seaside communities, and the quaint rural towns for which New England is known.
With New Hampshire and Vermont on the northern border, New York to the west, and Connecticut and Rhode Island bordering on the south, Massachusetts is the most centrally located of the New England States. Cape Cod juts out into the Atlantic Ocean on the east like a bent arm, creating an easily recognizable state shape. A day trip to one of Massachusetts' beautiful beaches or islands is easily accessible from any part of the state, as is a trip to the Berkshires in the western part of the state.
For all of these reasons and more, it's easy to see why people are so proud to say they live in Massachusetts!
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Climate:
Massachusetts has four very different seasons. We have beautifully white winters; nature begins to reawaken in the spring; our summers are perfect for lounging at the beach or hiking in the mountains; and our falls boast some of the nation's most beautiful foliage.
Population:
At just under 6.5 million residents, Massachusetts is the most populous of the New England states, with almost 600,000 in Boston alone. As of 2000, the number of residents in Massachusetts ranked us as the 13th largest state in the country.
Government:
The capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is Boston, situated on the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern border of the state. The state government has three branches; Executive, Legislative and Judicial, headed by a Supreme Judicial Court.
Taxes:
Massachusetts charges a 5.3% income tax, as well as 5% sales tax and a 5% meals tax, etc.
Licenses and Fees:
Information on how to obtain driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, hunting, fishing and gun permits, boating licenses, marriage licenses and more in the state of Massachusetts.
Education:
In Massachusetts, cities and towns control public schools. The state mandates school systems to operate kindergartens, but does not require children to attend them.