Though Chelsea was incorporated more recently than other nearby cities, it has grown immensely in the intervening years to become one of the largest in the Birmingham area.
Two historical districts – Chesser Crane Road and Highway 39 – showcase the community’s roots before its incorporation. Many early homes were built in a traditional style, while new homes are being built in several developing communities like Chelsea Park and Willow Branch. Home styles and prices vary based on neighborhood and location.
Chelsea is a haven for the civic-minded, with dozens of service clubs and volunteer organizations contributing to its progress as a community.
It is ranked among the safest cities in the U.S., and its school system has been listed among the best in the state thanks to course offerings, talented teachers, and graduation rates.
The city is home to several attractions that highlight the area’s natural beauty. The 740-acre Chelsea Recreational Park is filled with sports fields, playgrounds, and walking trails. Veterans Park, which features a lake, a pavilion, and a walking trail, offers art exhibits, classes, concerts, and other events. Visitors also can see the city's beautiful rose garden, which is Chelsea’s official flower.
Numerous city parks and sports complexes play host to baseball and softball tournaments, family reunions, and other events. Any resident can become a member of the Chelsea Community Center.
Chelsea has long been a shopping destination because of the Chelsea Corners Shopping Center, one of the area’s largest shopping centers. The mall includes stores, office space, restaurants, and a hotel.
The best restaurants run the gamut from authentic Italian cuisine at La Bella's to the upscale menu at The Chelsea Restaurant to the Southern comfort food at Tin Top BBQ.
Proposed Construction: Preston Floor Plan Welcome to Longview at Chelsea Park—don’t miss your chance to own one of the stunning new home designs in this highly sought-aft...
Listing courtesy of Harris Doyle Homes.
Proposed Construction: Longview at Chelsea Park is a charming community offering breathtaking mountain views and exceptional lifestyle amenities, including swimming pools...
Listing courtesy of Harris Doyle Homes.
Welcome home to this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home built in 2020, offering modern style, thoughtful design, and plenty of privacy! Step inside to an inviting open fl...
Listing courtesy of ARC Realty - Hoover.
CHARMING in Chelsea Station! This adorable one-owner, one-level home is fresh, clean and move-in ready! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, fresh interior paint and ne...
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage.
Built in 2024 and freshly painted, this like-new corner lot townhome delivers the space and privacy that are hard to find in townhome living. The open-concept main level ...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Hoover.
BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! This beautiful brick home has been tastefully updated and is ready for YOU! Step inside to find fresh paint and gorgeous finishes throughout. T...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Homewood.
6.2 acres off of Highway 11. This is a prime location to build your next home and enjoy acreage in the heart of Chelsea! There are 5 lots being sold together and all ha...
Listing courtesy of ARC Realty Pelham Branch.
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 9/6 2-4! Don't miss this spacious 4-BR home w/ a NEW ROOF ('25) in the highly desirable Chesser Cottages neighborhood! You’ll love the spacious, open fl...
Listing courtesy of ARC Realty Vestavia.
Welcome home to easy one-level living in Chelsea Park! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Chelsea, Alabama offers an inviting open layout with hardwood floors flowing through...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Hoover.
Welcome to your dream home! This gorgeous 4-bedroom, 3-bath brick home offers the perfect blend of comfort and style with a spacious, inviting layout. Downstairs, you'll ...
Listing courtesy of Goal Realty LLC.
Great floor plan with master bedroom on main level and 2 large bedrooms upstairs. Home has many special features like trey ceiling, crown moulding, walk-in attic, loft a...
Listing courtesy of RealtySouth-Inverness Office.
Great floor plan with master bedroom on main level and 2 large bedrooms upstairs. Home has many special features like trey ceiling, crown moulding, walk-in attic, loft a...
Listing courtesy of RealtySouth-Inverness Office.
Great floor plan with master bedroom on main level and 2 large bedrooms upstairs. Home has many special features like trey ceiling, crown moulding, walk-in attic, loft a...
Listing courtesy of RealtySouth-Inverness Office.
Great floor plan with master bedroom on main level and 2 large bedrooms upstairs. Home has many special features like trey ceiling, crown moulding, walk-in attic, loft a...
Listing courtesy of RealtySouth-Inverness Office.
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 2-4pm! Welcome to 245 Woodbridge Trail in Chelsea! A soaring 2-story foyer welcomes you into this spacious home, featuring beautifully refinished hardwo...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Vestavia.
Imagine finding the charm and space of an established Chelsea home, but without inheriting someone else’s renovation list. At 201 Shelby Forest Circle, the work has alrea...
Listing courtesy of Real Broker LLC.
Beautiful and new four bedroom, two bathroom, one level home in Chelsea. This home is just about a year old. It has an open floor plan that is perfect for entertaining or...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Vestavia.
Lewis Floor Plan New construction in Longview at Chelsea Park! Located near the entrance of the community, the Lewis is a beautifully designed two-story home offering 4 b...
Listing courtesy of Harris Doyle Homes.
Welcome to Longview at Chelsea Park, a beautiful community offering mountain views and exceptional amenities, including pools, lakes, parks, playgrounds, walking trails, ...
Listing courtesy of Harris Doyle Homes.
Proposed Construction: Whitmore Floor Plan Longview at Chelsea Park is a welcoming community offering scenic mountain views and outstanding lifestyle amenities, including...
Listing courtesy of Harris Doyle Homes.
Proposed Construction: Sawgrass Floor Plan Longview at Chelsea Park is a charming community offering breathtaking mountain views and outstanding lifestyle amenities, incl...
Listing courtesy of Harris Doyle Homes.
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in the desirable Chelsea Park community! Ask about the Assumable Mortgage! This move-in ready home feat...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Vestavia.
This beautiful property located on a cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Chelsea Park community. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan,...
Listing courtesy of ARC Realty 280.
This Fantastic 4Br/3Bath, Full-Brick home in the Heart of Chelsea offers over 2500sf of living space!! Ideally located in popular Chesser Plantation, this home features t...
Listing courtesy of Kelly Right Real Estate of Ala.
Welcome to your dream home in Chesser Plantation! This stunning 3 bed, 2 bath all-brick, one-level residence backs up to serene, mature woods on a cul-de-sac street. Step...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Vestavia.
Gorgeous 5-bedroom brick home nestled in the desirable Lakeview section of Chelsea Park! This beautiful home combines timeless charm, thoughtful upgrades, and inviting op...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Vestavia.
All eyes on this Chelsea Charmer! She's turning heads for sure with her white exterior and that darling front porch, sitting on 1+ acre of land with a screened-in back po...
Listing courtesy of eXp Realty, LLC Central.
Welcome to this beautifully 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome in the desirable Chesser Reserve community. This home features new paint throughout, creating a fresh move in rea...
Listing courtesy of RealtySouth-Inverness Office.
3 Commercial Lots available for Sale or Build to Suit. Lot 9 - 1.04 Acres Lot 10 - 1.19Acres Lot 11 - 4.93 Acres Lot 9 and 10 are $250,000 Lot 11 is $575,000 Lots are ...
Listing courtesy of Red Rock Realty Group, Inc..
3 Commercial Lots available for Sale or Build to Suit. Lot 9 - 1.04 Acres $275,000 Lot 10 - 1.19 acres $275,000 Lot 11 - 4.93 Acres $575,000 Lots are rough graded with ...
Listing courtesy of Red Rock Realty Group, Inc..
3 Commercial Lots available for Sale or Build to Suit. Lot 9 - 1.04 Acres Lot 10 - 1.19Acres Lot 11 - 4.93 Acres Lot 9 and 10 are $275,000 Lot 11 is $575,000 Lots are ...
Listing courtesy of Red Rock Realty Group, Inc..
Priced Substantially lower than market value to Sell As Is...Bring a reasonable offer!! Motivated Seller!!
Listing courtesy of TMI Real Estate.
Rare opportunity on 4.96 acres in Chelsea, Alabama! This unique property includes 3 individual parcels and a spacious 4–bedroom, 3.5–bath home with a 2-car garage. The ba...
Listing courtesy of Ellis Realty.
3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, open floor plan on a cul-de-sac in the new Chelsea Park Subdivision built in 2023. Main level has a spacious living room with laminated hardwood...
Listing courtesy of Semaan Realty.
Welcome home to this beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath property with over 2,000 square feet in the desirable Chelsea Park community. The open-concept layout features NEW PAIN...
Listing courtesy of ARC Realty - Homewood.
BACK ON THE MARKET + NEW PRICE! And there’s even more to love—$10,000 Buyer Incentive with an acceptable offer! Nestled on 3.88 secluded acres in the sought-after Tara ne...
Listing courtesy of Oak Mountain Realty Group LLC.
Lake View! Lake View! Welcome Home to Deer Ridge Lakes! Enjoy peaceful lake views and comfortable living in this beautiful full-brick home located in the highly desirabl...
Listing courtesy of Alabama Realty Brokers III.
Sawgrass Floor Plan: READY FOR MOVE IN, **$10k INCENTIVE** Longview at Chelsea Park is a charming community offering breathtaking mountain views and outstanding lifestyle...
Listing courtesy of Harris Doyle Homes.
One level home in the subdivision of Chelsea Park. Spacious living room with laminated hardwood floors open to the kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counte...
Listing courtesy of Semaan Realty.
WOW—PRICED TO SELL at only $126/SF! Incredible space, breathtaking mountain views & exceptional value make this private Chelsea estate a must-see. Roof (2020), new paint ...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Hoover.
Gorgeous and spacious 5 Bedrm/4 Bath Tutor style brick home situated on .81 acres in the much sought after Chelsea Park. This beautiful custom home has two bedrooms on th...
Listing courtesy of RealtySouth-Inverness Office.
Picture your mornings here: a walk along tree-lined trails as the sun comes up, coffee in hand, the quiet of a community that feels like home. Down at the private lower l...
Listing courtesy of Real Broker LLC.
Welcome home to 321 Chesser Plantation Lane, where comfort, style, and a hometown feel come together in fast-growing Chelsea! This stunning full-brick Washington plan off...
Listing courtesy of RealtySouth Chelsea Branch.
Welcome home to this beautifully updated townhome featuring stunning curb appeal w/stacked stone, shaker shingles, & classic board & batten accents. Ideally located just ...
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Vestavia.
NOW READY FOR YOU TO CALL HOME with $10,000 builder incentive if you act fast! Welcome to Longview at Chelsea Park with access to swimming pools, sidewalks, peaceful la...
Listing courtesy of Harris Doyle Homes.
**Proposed Construction – Azalea Floor Plan** Welcome to Longview at Chelsea Park, a beautiful community offering mountain views and exceptional amenities, including poo...
Listing courtesy of Harris Doyle Homes.
Proposed Construction: Lewis Floor Plan New construction in Longview at Chelsea Park! Located near the entrance of the community, the Lewis is a beautifully designed two-...
Listing courtesy of Harris Doyle Homes.
Welcome to 100 Helms Dr, offering space & privacy on 1.27 acres just off Co Rd 39 in growing Chelsea with NO HOA! Extensively updated inside & out, this move-in ready hom...
Listing courtesy of LAH Sotheby's International Realty Hoover.
Your Private Retreat Awaits! Gorgeous 3 BR / 3.5 BA Home with Dual Garages & Second Kitchen. Nestled in a peaceful, private setting, this exceptional 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathr...
Listing courtesy of RealtySouth Chelsea Branch.
Exceptional 6 bedroom, 5 full bath home offering an ideal blend of luxury, comfort, and versatility. This thoughtfully designed home features a dedicated office, spacious...
Listing courtesy of Ridgeline Realty.