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A naval hospital-turned condo community
Less than 5 miles from downtown Boston lies Admirals Hill, a Chelsea neighborhood at the epicenter of American naval history. For 138 years, the area was home to the historic Chelsea Naval Hospital, where the ailments and injuries of U.S. Navy personnel — including former presidents John Quincy Adams and John F. Kennedy — were treated. Today, Admirals Hill serves as a waterfront residential community with converted condos, modern apartments and townhouses. "It offers a little bit of everything: location, views, quality of living," says Kelly Duggan, Realtor and broker/owner of Kelly Duggan Real Estate, LLC. "I just absolutely love it there. It has a good feel to it, good energy. With all the history, it's a really cool place." The Mary O’Malley State Park walking trail runs along the neighborhood's coastline, providing unobstructed views of the Mystic River, Tobin Memorial Bridge and Boston’s skyline.
Historic housing in Admirals Hill
Though Chelsea Naval Hospital closed its doors in 1974, several of its historic buildings were converted into housing complexes in the 1980s. Maple trees and green hedges decorate the residential streets, which tend to have sidewalks and expansive parking lots. Condo and penthouse prices range from the upper $400,000s and to the mid $600,000s. Amenities at these complexes often include swimming pools and community spaces, while some units have balconies and fenced-in yards. Buyers won’t find single-family homes in Admirals Hill, but a number of colonial-style, brick-fronted townhouses are available, often selling between about $700,000 and $950,000. "The townhouses are basically attached single-family homes, in my opinion. They're really nice." Duggan says. Relative affordability is also a major draw, as Duggan explains, "It feels like city living but without the city prices."
You'll see that some townhomes in Admiral Hills have patios to enjoy outdoor relaxation.
This former hospital building at 100 Commandants Way is now a condominium in Admiral Hills.
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Outdoor recreation for adults, kids and pets
Not all of the naval hospital's 88 acres of grounds became residences. A plot overlooking the river was transformed into Mary O’Malley State Park, where walking trails weave through green lawns, gazebos and scattered benches, and where visitors can play on the jungle gym and tennis courts. Pet owners can visit the Mystic Dog Park & Outdoor Gym, just east of the Tobin Memorial Bridge. The park allows dogs to run free while owners use the public exercise equipment. The neighborhood’s location on the water attracts boat enthusiasts, with numerous docking and launching options. Both the Chelsea Yacht Club, founded in 1886, and the Marina at Admirals Hill offer summer slips and winter boat storage.
Embrace the greenery when walking along the path within the Chelsea Naval Park.
You'll enjoy seeing different kinds of boats of varying sizes in Admiral Hills.
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Home to major city-wide events
Events within the neighborhood often take place at O'Malley State Park. There, residents can watch Boston’s Fourth of July fireworks or attend the free, annual kite festival. The park also hosts the Admirals Hill National Night Out, an evening of entertainment and food trucks for community members and local law enforcement. The city celebrated its 400-year anniversary in the fall of 2024 with the Chelsea Day Parade, which concluded with fireworks in the state park. During the holiday season, Santa comes to town on a firetruck, and the town gathers for a tree lighting. Other activities, like races for charity, yard sales and Chelsea Public Library events reflect a high level of neighborhood pride and involvement.
Top Chelsea restaurants and shopping at Mystic Mall
To grab a bite to eat or run a few errands, Admirals Hill residents head into the heart of Chelsea. Broadway features a variety of cuisines at spots like Rincón Hondureño and Mi Salvador Mexicano. Ciao! Pizza and Pasta is another local mainstay that’s self-proclaimed as the No. 1 Neapolitan pizza restaurant in Greater Boston. Just down the road, Chelsea Station Restaurant Bar & Lounge serves American fare and craft cocktails in a historic firehouse. Across the street, Mystic Mall, has a wide selection of stores like Market Basket, T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods.
Visit Ciao Pizza & Pasta for a delicious meal near Admiral Hills.
Stroll over to the Market Basket in Admirals Hill for some kitchen essentials.
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Public education in Chelsea
Thanks to the state’s school choice program, Admirals Hill families can pick from nearby public options. Students in kindergarten through eighth grader may start at Sokolowski Elementary and Clark Avenue School, both rated C-minus by Niche. They can then transition to Chelsea High, which earns a C and offers several academic opportunities, including an Early College Program in coordination with Bunker Hill Community College. All three schools are less than 2 miles from most residences in Admirals Hill.
Chelsea High School in NW Suffolk County has an overall grade of C on Niche.
Clark Avenue Middle School has a Niche rating of C-.
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Transportation options in Admirals Hill, Chelsea and Boston
Though Admirals Hill is very walkable, residents have several Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus stops within the neighborhood. And they can take commuter rail from Chelsea station, about a mile away, into the city. Route 1 flows along the eastern border of the neighborhood, allowing for a 10-to-15-minute commute across the Tobin Memorial Bridge into downtown Boston. Locals don’t have to go through city traffic for a flight, with Boston Logan International Airport about 3 miles southeast. The neighborhood may experience mild noise from the airport's flights.
It's a quick commute in and out of Boston from Admiral Hills via the Tobin Bridge.
Admiral Hills has plenty of bus stops nearby, making public transportation a breeze.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Admirals Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Admirals Hill, Chelsea sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Admirals Hill, Chelsea over the last 12 months is $551,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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