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The City of Lynn was settled by colonists from the New England Company in Salem in 1629. Early settlers relied primarily on family farming and shell fishing although an iron works was established in the city in 1643. Leather tanning became a major industry very early on and by 1775 there were a string of tanneries along Black Marsh Brook, called Tanney Brook, to the harbor.


When the MBTA was extended from Boston to Salem in 1837, it went through Lynn, encouraging growth in the shoe industry and a factory district was created as well as shoe workers' neighborhoods of boardinghouses. The Civil War brought great prosperity to the city and further growth of the shoe factories. Even the fires of 1869 and 1889, which destroyed much of the central business district from Central Square to Broad Street, didn't stop expansion. The gutted buildings were simply replaced by five and six story shoe factories.


While Lynn developed its major industrial capacity, handsome summer estates were being built along its shore by the middle of the 19th century. These established the city as a fashionable Boston resort area. At least a dozen large shore estates were built and other land was subdivided for increasingly suburban residential development. When Lynn Shore Drive was opened in 1910, it encouraged the development of high rises to take advantage of the shore view.


Lynn, now the largest city in Essex County, is an urban manufacturing and commercial center, densely populated and culturally diverse. Residents are proud of the city's long history, which parallels the history of New England as a whole.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

161  

 

10th Grade Eng:

165  

 

8th Grade Math:

172  

 

8th Grade Eng:

180  

 

8th Grade Science:

186  

 

4th Grade Math:

205  

 

4th Grade Eng:

197  

 

Spending/Student:

$8,551

Average SAT scores:

1349

Student/Teacher Ratios:

13.1 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:87,122 Median Income in town: $43,216 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

8040

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 32.6 / 1,000
Violent: 12.4 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 11 / 8 / 2

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$195,000

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$270,000

% change since last year:

N/A

% change since 5 years ago:

-38%

Avg single family tax bill:

$2,974

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

Lynn (Newburyport/Rockport Line)

Subway info:

N/A

Bus lines:

424, 426, 429, 431, 434, 435, 436, 441, 442, 450, 455, 456, 459

Miles to Boston:

11

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

24

Rail time to Boston:

22

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$189,900

Move right into this newly renovated three bedroom one and a half bedroom home. This beautifully renovated home features a large kitchen with ceramic tile floors,brand new cabinets, and all new stainless steel appliances. Upstairs bedrooms feature gleaming hardwood floors and large closets. Lower level bedroom has a brand new half bath with washer and dryer hook ups. This home has a good size yard, plenty of off street parking and much much more. Call today!!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$239,900

One way street ending at Goldfish Pond sites this lovingly maintained Victorian colonial with wrap around Farmer?s porch, 9 rooms, 5 + bedrooms, lots of parking and Barn. First floor open foyer with open stairway and french doors to living room and study, then to Dining Room and NEW bathroom and NEW Kitchen with egress to rear covered deck and patio.Four bedrooms and NEW bathroom upstairs. LARGE ROOMS, Oak floors, vinyl tilt windows, finished room in basement, and NEWER boiler and electrical p  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$209,000

A vacation home all year around, a block to walk to the beach and smell the ocean breeze! A very unique 3 bdr. Victorian home that is loaded with charm. This home has gorgeous hardwood floors throughout and has been thoughtfully decorated, renovated and lovingly maintained. The 3rd floor is partially finished and can be made into 2 additional bedrooms or an office and den. Move-in condition, ready for the new school year. Priced to sell. A must see!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$249,000

Colonial charm near the Swampscott line! This traditional home is a short distance to the ocean and boasts three living levels, hardwood floors, a large eat-in-kitchen, a wood burning stove for the "cozy" factor, generously-sized rooms and a third-level with skylight! Garage has a loft for extra storage. Awesome fenced-in yard with vegetable garden beds, and a delightful front porch with a swing for breezy summer nights! Side-street location makes this home a must-see! Agents, bring your buyers!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$149,900

FIRST TIME BUYER ALERT!!! Colonial Home in Need of a New Family! Seven Rooms!! Living Room Dining Room Eat In Kitchen Three Bedrooms 1 1/2 baths Hardwood Floors Thru-out. Enclosed Porch Small Deck and Two Car Garage With Additional 3-4 Car Parking. Nice Yard. Property needs TLC and Updating-Well Worth the Effort. A Little Sweat Equity Will Go A Long Way On This Home! !Great Property for a 203K or Re-Hab Loan!! Don't Miss Out!!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$238,900

..................GROUP SHOWING SATURDAY MAY 26TH 12:00-12:30pm.................Immaculate 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Dutch Colonial. .Fantastic Neighborhood minutes to King's Beach. Spacious Landscaped Yard. Newer Heat and Air Conditioning. Double Sized Living Room and Dining room. Huge Cozy Fireplace. Custom Built Fully Applianced Kitchen. Beautiful Hard Wood Floors. Retiring Owner must Sell. Look and Compare.....  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$199,900

** Short Sale ** This home is being sold "AS IS" w/ no representations/warranties by the seller. Buyer must perform his/her own due diligence at his/her own expense. There is a $5,000 short sale negotiation fee due from the buyer that is not part of the purchase price.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$299,900

Exceptionally well maintained spacious Dutch Colonial Garrison style home remodeled through out turn key for 10 years plus. Over a quarter of an acer of level land for a back yard garden play ground private as could be this double dead end location is truly must see.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$289,900

Bright&Beautiful Colonial on quiet cul-de-sac in Ward 1. Pride of ownership in this renovated home w/ 3 generous bedrooms,1.5 baths & updates throughout.Large,fenced yard, newer above-ground pool and deck.1-Car detached garage&plenty of additional off-street parking. All new kitchen cabinets,new roof,electrical,&vinyl siding. Gas conversion in '03 includes new furnace & hw heater'10. New chimney'07 for FP in Livingroom.Property is de-leaded w/compliance certs in-hand.Truly a turn-key property!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$279,000

This bright and spacious unit is brand new throughout. Planned for easy living with fine finishes that include granite counters, stainless steel appliances,high ceilings and contemporary window design. Top of the line appliances including in-unit washer & dryer. Just steps to beautiful Goldfish Pond and a short walk to Lynn Shore Drive and the ocean. Nearby T station, Swampscott train station and easy access to Boston for commuters. Two parking spaces, guest parking and common lawn area.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$259,000

Wonderful renovation of Shute Library into eight new condominiums with an exceptional architectural design. All units offer open floor plans, spacious rooms, fantastic window detail, lots of hardwood, and top of the line appliances. Bright and beautiful living just steps to Goldfish Pond and a half mile from the ocean. This is the only one bedroom unit in the complex but it has a great bonus in the roof deck.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$235,000

This bright and spacious unit is brand new throughout. Planned for easy living with fine finishes that include granite counters, stainless steel appliances,high ceilings and contemporary window design. Top of the line appliances including in-unit washer & dryer. Just steps to beautiful Goldfish Pond and a short walk to Lynn Shore Drive and the ocean. Nearby T station, Swampscott train station and easy access to Boston for commuters. Two parking spaces, guest parking and common lawn area.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$249,000

This bright and spacious unit is brand new throughout. Planned for easy living with fine finishes that include granite counters, stainless steel appliances,high ceilings and contemproary window design. Top of the line appliances including in-unit washer & dryer. Just steps to beautiful Goldfish Pond and a short walk to Lynn Shore Drive and the ocean. Nearby T station, Swampscott train station and easy access to Boston for commuters. Two parking spaces, guest parking and common lawn area.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$279,000

Elegant two level unit with office/sitting room balcony overlooking beautiful great room. Completely renovated throughout with fine finishes and modern design. Easy access to commuter rail, T station and major route to Boston. All this and a short walk to the ocean.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$245,000

This bright and spacious unit is brand new throughout. Planned for easy living with fine finishes that include granite counters, stainless steel appliances,high ceilings and contemproary window design. Top of the line appliances including in-unit washer & dryer. Just steps to beautiful Goldfish Pond and a short walk to Lynn Shore Drive and the ocean. Nearby T station, Swampscott train station and easy access to Boston for commuters. Two parking spaces, guest parking and common lawn area.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$285,000

This bright and spacious unit is brand new throughout. Planned for easy living with fine finishes that include granite counters, stainless steel appliances,high ceilings and contemproary window design. Top of the line appliances including in-unit washer & dryer. Just steps to beautiful Goldfish Pond and a short walk to Lynn Shore Drive and the ocean. Nearby T station, Swampscott train station and easy access to Boston for commuters. Two parking spaces, guest parking and common lawn area.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$449,900

Price Reduced $30K. Call today for a special showing. Spacious 4 bedroom colonial in Fays Estate. Fire placed living room, formal dining room, large eat-in kitchen. Includes 3 and 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, central air, two car attached garage and a beautifully landscaped lot. Call today for a special showing.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$399,500

Parking galore for this Large Lakeside Victorian, 12 rooms, 7 bedrooms, 2baths, featuring: Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, island and stainless appliances, fireplaces, crown molding, window seats, surround sound, bi china with leaded doors, mahogany front porch, patio in the rear with above ground pool, morning stairs, newer heat and hot water, wainscoting, One of a kind home built in late 1800s and very well maintained.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$226,000

Multiple Houses on one Lot. A single Family and Two Family. Great opportunity for owner occupant and investors . The property is offered ?sold as ? is? without warranty, guarantees, or representation from Seller and/or Agent. All information is gathered from public record, Buyer to do own due diligence. Investor interest. All offers will be pending 3rd party approval.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$49,900

Great 4 room condo in terrific shape, tenant occupied 24 hrs notice to show. Subject to third party approval.  






 

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