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Living in Mill Hill: a cornerstone Chelsea community
Mill Hill in Chelsea is a small, residential neighborhood and peninsula on Chelsea Creek, offering comparatively affordable urban living along the waterfront with a median home price more than $20,000 below that of Chelsea as a whole. Mill Hill is one of several historic hillside districts in the city, along with other communities like Admirals Hill and Bellingham Square. The neighborhood's central location puts residents 7 miles from the center of Boston, and commuters have easy access to a variety of transit options.
Mill Hill features a mix of apartments and homes across its residential streets.
Sidewalks run throughout Mill Hill, connecting homes and neighborhood streets.
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Why Mill Hill offers more affordable home prices than Boston metro
Homes in Mill Hill rarely come on the market, but when they do, they typically sell within a few weeks of being listed. Housing options primarily consist of multifamily units, including duplexes and apartment buildings. Mill Hill’s single-family homes are mostly wood-frame constructions, featuring colonial styles and traditional New England architecture built in the early 20th century. The neighborhood has an average home value of $680,000, which is notably lower than Boston’s metro average of approximately $880,000.
Multifamily residences are frequently found across Mill Hill’s residential blocks.
Mill Hill offers a diverse selection of living options, from apartments to single‑family homes.
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Access to highways, buses and commuter rails for daily travel
Mill Hill is a popular neighborhood for commuters, with transit highlights including:
Immediate access to Route 16, or Revere Beach Parkway, a major metro area thoroughfare
Downtown Boston is a 7-mile drive away
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) bus routes on Broadway
Within 3 miles of Boston Logan International Airport
MBTA commuter rail access at Chelsea station, 2.5 miles away
The closest 24-hour emergency room is located at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) Everett Hospital, an acute care facility that offers more than 30 healthcare services and specialties.
Bus stops located throughout Mill Hill make it easy for residents to navigate the Chelsea area and beyond.
Residents wait for the MBTA Commuter Rail at Chelsea Station for convenient regional travel.
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Chelsea Public Schools serve Mill Hill students from K-12
Mill Hill students are zoned for Chelsea Public Schools. Within the neighborhood is the Mary C. Burke Complex, an academic campus that houses all four of the district’s elementary schools: Berkowitz Elementary, Hooks Elementary, Kelly Elementary and Sokolowski Elementary. These elementary schools serve grades one through four. Grades five through eight can attend Browne Middle School, Clark Avenue Middle School or the Wright Science and Technology Academy. Chelsea High School serves ninth through 12th grade and offers an Early College Program in partnership with Bunker Hill Community College. Secondary students can also participate in an enrollment lottery for Phoenix Charter Academy Chelsea.
Mary C. Burke Elementary School offers a variety of amenities and resources for young students.
Joseph A Browne School has an overall Niche grade of C-.
Chelsea High School in northwest Suffolk County prepares students for college through a range of academic programs.
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Where locals go for playgrounds, sports and scenic walks
Mill Hill features multiple parks that provide ample outdoor recreation amenities and green spaces for residents. Merritt Park, located at the Mary C. Burke Complex, has a large playground complex and athletic facilities, including baseball fields and several basketball half-courts. Jaime M. Hernandez Park is a new dog-friendly green space that opened in May 2025 along the Mill Creek waterfront; it features a paved walkway, benches and grassy lawns perfect for activities like picnicking. Only a couple of blocks from Mill Hill is Creekside Commons Park, which has a skatepark and offers access to the Mill Creek Riverwalk, a popular pedestrian corridor along the water.
Creekside Commons Park in Chelsea provides open space where residents can relax and enjoy outdoor activities.
Jaime M. Hernandez Park in Mill Hill offers wide open green space perfect for fresh‑air activities and neighborhood gatherings.
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Shopping and dining options just outside the neighborhood
Mill Hill is heavily residential with very few commercial amenities. Aside from a bar called El Xielo and a small convenience store call La Mesa Market, all other shopping and dining options are located outside the neighborhood. Less than half a mile away is Parkway Plaza, a shopping center with national retailers like Home Depot, Burlington and Dollar Tree, as well as several restaurant chains. The closest supermarket is Market Basket, located at Mystic Mall, approximately 2 miles from the neighborhood. The mall is also home to T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods department store, as well as El Potro Mexican Grill, a popular local eatery with outdoor patio seating.
El Xielo in Mill Hill offers residents a place to enjoy drinks and casual dining.
Market Basket near Broadway is a popular grocery spot in Mill Hill.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mill Hill
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mill Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mill Hill, Chelsea sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Mill Hill, Chelsea over the last 12 months is $618,000, up 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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