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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.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
161 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
165 |
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8th Grade Math: |
172 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
180 |
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8th Grade Science: |
186 |
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4th Grade Math: |
205 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
197 |
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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)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 32.6 / 1,000
Violent: 12.4 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
7
/ 0
/ 3
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
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$219,900
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Perfect West Lynn Cape - Meticulously maintained inside and out. Large fenced yard, newer roof, thermo windows, Pretty As A Picture!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$239,900
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SHORT SALE-Lender approval Necessary. Large two family property in desirable West Lynn. Large living area with high ceilings& great lay out. Newer Gas heating system. First floor unit has 2 bdrms,living rm, dining & kitchen. 2nd floor unit has same layout as first floor plus additional 3 rooms on 3rd level. Acceptance of any good faith deposit money in escrow w/out a 3rd party approval does not bind Seller. Property sold in AS IS Condition. Inspection for Buyer informational purpose only.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$200,000
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Not A Short Sale, Bank owned or Foreclosure !! Certified De-Leaded!!!! 7 rm. 3 bdrm. Home: 2nd fl. features Huge Master Bedrm. Suite with Jacuzzi,Nursery or private office, Enclosed sun room off huge 2nd bdrm. 1st flr. has Full bath w/ 2 person Jacuzzi & laundry, 1 bdrm. Eat in Kitchen, Living & Dining ,Washer/Dryer in 1st fl. bathroom, Huge level fenced yard with 2 car gar w/ loft, Updated Heating & Electric. Very Nice, come see, come home
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$223,500
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Warm and cozy 1950's Ranch at Veteran's Village in a tree lined, quiet street among other charming homes, waits for your personal touch to become your sweet nest. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath, living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, Washer/Dryer on the first floor with additional hookups in the basement. Small backyard with nice inground swimming pool for a relaxed summer splash! Home needs some cosmetic updating however; it is well maintained and has lots to offer!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$154,900
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Best Buy 6room, 2bath single in quiet location! Lovely kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, lots of closets, fenced yard, driveway and so much more! Don't miss out!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$144,900
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Cozy bungalow featuring Brand new kitchen-New hot water tank-Brand new roof , new front porch , freshly painted exterior , modern bath Move in ready!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$149,000
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Recently Renovated Cape Style Home on a very quiet child safe street. New Kitchen New Baths New Windows Hardwood Floors Thru Out. Basement is partially finished with a 3/4 tiled bath. Nothing to do but move in!! Conviently located on the bus line with easy access to Boston. Schools, Shopping, Banks Restaurants all nearby!! PRICE CHANGE!! SELLER WANTS AN OFFER!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$289,900
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Live rent free and still cash flow$$$ Rubber Roof, All appliances 2-years old are included in sale: 3-gas stoves, 3-refrigerators. Hardwood floors throughout, kitchen cabinets 2-years old, seperate utilities and house meter. Apt 1: New gas high efficiency forced hot air. Apt 2: Oil forced hot air. Apt 3: Oil forced hot air. Property to be sold as-is, where-is. Receipt of earnest monies without fully executed P&S Agreement does not bind Seller to contract. All units section 8 approved!!
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$499,000
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Lynn/Saugus line. Great development opportunity with lots of potential. Three lots combined makes the lot very desirable for High Rise Residential. A part of Lot A is in Saugus for creative thoughts. A single family home currently sits on Lot B.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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Very unique Victorian/Colonial lovingly maintained by the same owner for over 40 years. Three levels of living space (2742 sq. ft). Loaded with character high tin ceilings three fireplaces and spacious rooms.Seven bedrooms!! Great for extended family!! Large Basement for storage. Morning staircase. Beautifull serene gardens surround this lovely property with 9,583 sq ft of fenced in land perfect for summer entertaining.Six car plus parking!! Perfect for extended family situation
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