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Lynn

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: 176 / 63 / 52

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:

$179,900

Fannie Mae Home Path Property!! Excellent opportunity with this large 4-5 bedroom home in desirable Ward 1 neighborhood. With nine rooms, two bathrooms and a finished basement, this home offers plenty of space for everyone. With a little elbow grease, this home could really shine. Close to public transportation and Wyoma Square. This home is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! Sold as-is!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$274,900

Move right into this completely rehabed property. Home features energy efficient windows and maintenance free vinyl siding. Both heating systems and hot water tanks are new. Second unit has two levels with huge master and two full baths. Large basement with lots of storage and washer & dryer hookups.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$249,900

Charming cape style home located in the Wyoma Square area! Newly updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors, newer roof, windows and heating system. Fire-placed living room, cathedral ceiling master bedroom, large yard with heated above ground pool and oversized deck for those hot summer days. Convenient to shopping and transportation but located on a dead end street. Why rent when you can own!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$179,900

Needs work but well worth it. Hardwood floors throughout. Most walls have been striped of wallpaper, patched, repaired and painted. Kitchen has been updated with fresh paint, tiled backsplash and granite counters. 2 car detached garage, 4 off-street parking spaces, great terraced backyard, and good bones make this an ideal home. Loads of charm and character waiting to be unleashed. Home needs to be resided and main bath needs to be renovated.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$112,900

Great opportunity to own this unit for less then renting. Fannie Mae Property, approved for HomePath Mortgage and HomePath Renovation Mortgage. Purchase for as little as 3% down. First Look Initiative property, accepting offers from owner occupants only, for the first 15 days.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$97,400

Walk your Children down the street to School and Park-Affordable Single , Move -In Condition- 6 Rooms - 3 Bedrooms- Eat-in Kitchen- 2 Zone Forced Hot Water Heat- Circuit Breaker Electric Living room Dining room open concept- New carpet and paint  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$184,900

Unique floor plan oversize bedroom suite walk in closet large bath overlooks marina and Nahant w/open ocean  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$179,900

Looking to down-size but still want your own space? Then come take a look at this cute one bedroom bungalow in great Ward 1 neighborhood. With a large, updated kitchen, this well-maintained home is ready for immediate occupancy. Features include cathedral ceilings in both the kitchen and living room, a finished basement and a large yard. Great condo alternative for people looking to down-size, first-time home Buyers or those looking for a manageable payment in a Ward 1 neighborhood.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$175,000

3 Bedroom 2 Bath Cape. Large Eat In Kitchen Features Great Cabinet & Counter Space! Bright, Spacious Living Room Boasts Hardwood Floors, Coat Closet & Beautiful Stone Fireplace With Mantle. Home Complete With An Office With Hardwood Floors. Gleaming Hardwood Floors Throughout All Bedrooms. Master Bedroom Complete With Private Master Bath. 1 Car Garage! Private Fenced In Yard! New Roof Put On In 2011! Don't Wait! Schedule Your Showing Today!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$249,900

Estate Sale Close to Lynn Woods This Great Starter Home with 3 Bedrooms, FP Living Room, Hardwood Floors, 1 3/4 Baths, partially finished basement and easy access to the highway. Ready for a quick closing - and easy to show!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$39,900

Why pay rent?? This unit offers everything that you need, good size bedrooms within need of some updates. Property is priced to sell and wont last long.SELLER OR AGENT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY. SELLER HAS NEVER OCCUPIED THE PROPERTY. SIGNED PNS IS DUE WITHIN 48 HOURS ONCE OFFER IS ACCEPTED**NO CHANGES ALLOWED**.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$100,000

Owner has gutted property. needs rehab  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$289,000

Desirable Home in well sought after location on Lynnfield Line 10 Room, 5 Bedroom, 3 full baths Split Entry with rear deck of main level, and Patio area of lower level nice level fenced yard, with interior paint and minor repairs this home could be a real gem, Price reflects work needed on interior, "SOLD AS IS"  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$199,900

2 family in convenient location. Property has 2 levels for owners unit. Good layout and good conditions. Property sold "AS IS". Seller and agent make no warranties, expressed or implied. Buyer and buyer's agent are responsible to do their own due diligence.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$264,900

Great Ward 1 location for this 8+ room, 3 bedroom colonial, abutting Lynn Woods & 1/2 block from park.The spacious layout features large dining & fireplaced living room, beautifully updated kitchen w/maple cabinets & dramatic master bedroom w/cathedral ceiling! Also offers 2 more good-sized bedrooms, an Office plus a Den! Lots of original detail-wood floors, moldings & wainscotting. A screened porch overlooks the heated in-ground pool & patio ready for entertaining. Roof approx 4 years old.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$189,900

FABULOUS OCEAN VIEWS-direct frim livingroom and bedroom. pristine corner unit with breathtaking ocean views of downtown Boston. Open floor plan,fully applianced kitchen complete with breakfast bar,dining area off the kitchen that will fit a dining room table and a hutch.Wake up to ocean views from the master bedroom Heating system and water heater replaced in 09. Function room, excercise room available to all residents,deeded parking lots of visitor parking rents covered parking in the winter  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$199,000

Terrific Colonial Great condition. First floor has a open floor plan off dining room french doors to step onto an oversized deck so nice for entertaining all soo beautiful level grassed yard and a seperate area for 10+ parking. Spectacular Masonary work gives this property great curb appeal. 3 bedrooms walk in closet and extra space on the third floor. Just move in!!!! Very well maintained home.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$104,900

Great Potential 3BR/5Rooms,2bath, house is in rear of 200 Lewis street(w/right of way to driveway). Wood floors, ceramic titles in kitchen. Forced hot air, Gas .Plenty off street parking. Some TLC needed. Subject to short sale approval.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$259,900

Great Ward 1 location for this newly renovated 4 bedroom colonial on a quiet dead end street. All the work has been done...brand new hardwood floors throughout, new roof, siding, new 200AMP electrical service. Brand new bathrooms, new kitchen w/all new cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. All this, plus a great big back yard and a 1 car detached garage and a large walk-up attic.Large bonus room on third level could be used as a bedroom,playroom or office.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$169,900

House being sold "as is". Wood stove does not work, left as a gift. House sits in rear, 1 car parking.House sits in rear with yard and large deck. Hardwood floors even in kitchen. New Kitchen, baths, heating system, windows, plumbing and more. One block to the Beach  






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