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Housing in Chelsea

1 home sold in Chelsea in the last year, at a typical $45K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Chelsea homes are listed.

Homes sold
1
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$45K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$25
Iowa $159
Paid vs. asking
91.1%
0% sold over asking
Before you buy in Chelsea

Three things worth knowing

33 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Chelsea.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Chelsea, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Chelsea. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Chelsea with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Chelsea

What do homes sell for in Chelsea, IA?

1 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $45K, $25 a square foot.

Where can I see homes for sale in Chelsea?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Chelsea’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Chelsea.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).