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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:
N/A
Average SAT scores:
1262
Student/Teacher Ratios:
12.8 to 1
Community
Population:89,050 Median Income in town: 45,295 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (property/violent):
Property: 9 / 1,000
Violent: 18,749 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
175
/ 76
/ 80
Median home price this year: $136,900 Median home price last year: N/A
Median home price 5 yrs ago: N/A
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: N/A
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,618
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:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$119,900
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NOT A SHORT SALE!! Spacious two family close to local amenities. SELLER OR AGENT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY. SELLER HAS NEVER OCCUPIED THE PROPERTY. RECEIPT OF ERNEST MONIES WITHOUT FULLY EXECUTED P&S AGREEMENT DOES NOT BIND SELLER TO CONTRACT.CASH OR REHAB LOANS ONLY!!!P&S AND SELLER'S ADDENDUM ARE DUE IN 24HRS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$213,900
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Nothing to do but move in to this lovingly maintained 3 bedroom home with 1 car garage on corner lot of quiet dead end st. in Ward 1. H/W flooring, beautiful built in china cabinet and wood work throughout. Many updates include newer boiler & hot water heater 2007, roof 2001, bath updates 2008, brand new dishwasher 3/10, and newer replacement windows. Bonus (unheated) room & loft on 2nd floor could easily convert into 4th bedroom & office, Enjoy outdoor activities on newer deck and large yard.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$229,900
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Move right in to this 2 1/2 family with off street aprking and fenced in yard. Separate utilities and freshly painted . 6 Room 4 bedroom owners unit
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$177,900
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Great opportunity... This three family is conveniently located near public transportation and commerce...Subject has newer windows, water tanks, updated electric and parking in the back....Great potential for investor or owner occupied. Short sale... Subject to third party approval....GROUP SHOWING THIS 3/20/2010 FROM 12:00pm TO 1:00pm...
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$590,000
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Spectacular Builder's Home - Elegance and Quality throughout! This Grand Home is a showcase residence for entertaining and family pleasure. Offering sweeping views, gardens, and terraces, it is a wonderful opportunity to own a gracious and unique property that is also a sound financial investment.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$159,900
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Spacious 2 br unit. Floor to ceiling windows allows for lots of light to pour in. Cathedral ceilings, hard wood floors. Interior balcony in living room. Large foyer. Plenty of storage. Condo fee of $253.00 includes heat and hot water.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$129,900
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Very nice and clean unit freshly painted, new floorings (carpet in bedrooms and ceramic tiles in living room, kitchen and bathroom). In unit washer and dryer hook ups for stackable units, extra deeded storage room in basement, and deeded parking space. Very well taken care of complex. Common lawndry room and community entertainment room.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$239,000
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Fabulous two family, adjacent to High Rock Observatory and Reservation, a history dating back to 1840. Owners unit offers two floors of living to include office, four season porch and a 3rd floor Master Bedroom with dramatic views of the Boston skyline and harbor. New stainless appliances. This is a must see, bring a lunch, view the property and enjoy the park.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$182,900
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Affordable colonial in a great area with many, many updates. Updates include a brand new roof, a brand new heating system, newer kitchen, newer bath with Jacuzzi tub, newer windows, two gas fireplaces, off street parking for three cars, level fenced yard and so much more. A great value for a super neighborhood. Take advantage of the Tax credit now. Seller can close quickly!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$239,500
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Awesome for owner occupied, investment, or both. Huge multilevel 2 family dripping with potential, HW floors, high ceilings, new heating systems, large rooms,1st fl. fireplaced LR. or DR. motivated seller will entertain reasonable repairs and replacement ( IE:) paint, windows,bathtub, sand and polish hardwood, refigerator, stove requests come negotiate with strong offers, will not last!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$115,900
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6rms/3bdrms/1bth, single family home, vacant, in broom clean condition, with offstreet parking. Property is a bank foreclosure and is beng sold in "as is" condition. Home has a new burner and is de-winterized. Adjacent to transportation, shopping, schools and all amenities. Priced to SELL ! Showings start 03/12
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$379,000
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A gem In the heart of the Diamond District. Deceptively large newer home just steps to the ocean and beach. A cook?s delight kitchen with granite countertops, new appliances and center island. Open floor plan and loads of natural light with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. This is a well cared for home with new heat and hot water systems. A sprinkler system for all the beautifully planted flower beds. Other bonuses included laundry on the main floor, a finished lower level with full b
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$299,000
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Short Sale "Subject to third party approval"
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$249,000
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Handy man special, needs repair work in both units, and a 2nd floor heating system. "Will not qualify for FHA financing". Short sale "Subject to third party approval".
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$324,900
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Fannie Mae Owned. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage and HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Please contact listing agent for more information.Close Before May 1 and receive extra 3.5% in closing costs or appliances. Ask me for more details. Great location for this large single family. Formal dining room, Large fireplaced living room, updated kitchen, and large master bedroom.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$269,900
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GREAT PINE HILL LOCATION !! Newer maple kitchen, living room with hardwood and pellet stove insert, lovely screened front porch, high ceilings, formal dining room. Newer windows and furnace. Above ground pool with deck. Great neighborhood.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$249,999
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short sale, large home with 4 bedroom in the 2nd floor, large living-room, dinning-room and good size bedrooms. call today to schedulle a showing.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$325,000
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Ward One! Located on a dead end street is this recently updated 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, open concept Ranch featuring a bright & sunny living room with a soaring ceiling, skylights, hardwood floors, banquet sized dining room & sparkling eat in kitchen with ceramic tile. The lower level boasts a very spacious family room w/ bar, full bath/laundry room. Much sought after heated garage. Many updates including a brand new heating system. This home is a true one of a kind!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$189,900
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Updated Large 2 family, 2 level owner's unit with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 1st floor has nice jacuzzi and marble bathroom, hardwood flrs. Both units in Very Good Condition! House has 3 car driveway and is ready for you to just unpack your bags!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$220,000
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Great condo alternative for first time home buyer, this cozy house has one bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and bath on first floor, finished basement is currently a master bedroom but could be used as a family room with sunroom and access to the lovely landscaped yard and greenhouse. Enclosed breeze-way with garage. Central A/C, security system.
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