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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:
224
/ 110
/ 79
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:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$289,900
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Over Sized Newly Renovated 2 1/2 family on a quiet side street. First floor has New kitchen & New bath. Second floor has New bath. All New windows. Huge eat in kitchens in both units with generous bedrooms .Two New heating systems. New light fixtures.Enclosed rear proches for both levels. Gleaming hardwood floors on all three levels. Freshly painted. Five or six bedrooms for the new owner!! Five to six car parking.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$142,500
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Please be advised that this property is listed post-foreclosure, and therefore caution should be exercised by brokers and their clients during any entry and inspection of the premises." Sold in "AS IS" condition with no warranties, guarantees or representations expressed or implied by agent or broker " All offers are contingent upon receipt of a fully executed and mutually acceptable P & S agreement & all sellers? addendums.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$69,000
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Contractors or handyman take a look. Large Colonial in need of repair. Side street, good lot, close to Swampscott line. Keaney park playground.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$189,900
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Petite and complete 1 plus bedroom ranch with finished family room meticulously landscaped yard, totally fenced in. Large, private deck. Walk to Brown's Pond in Peabody.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$209,900
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short sale ... ward one 3 bedroom Garrison colonial .. sold as is .... Lots of value for someone willing to wait for the lender to accept short sale funds and add their own finishing touches. NO SHOWINGS until after Aug 6th thanks
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$165,000
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English High School location! 2 bedroom , 1 bath, large kitchen, with slider to deck, large yard. some tlc needed, washer , dryer upstairs, Short sale!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$222,000
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Charming Cape with enclosed porches, fireplaced living room, eat-in kitchen, dining room with French doors to terraced back yard and pool, hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, one bath, full basement and newer roof. House sits on a large lot landscaped for privacy near Saugus line.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$263,000
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This cute story land house is situated on a dead end street with wonderful natural light that shines through the skylights and over sized windows on the first level. Gorgeous hardwood floors, recess lighting, crown molding, trey ceilings and custom built in cabinets give character to this beautiful home. Master bedroom has 2 closets, extra storage and more, easy highway access for commuters. Experience outdoor living with a gazebo and enjoy the professional landscape in your new backyard.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$229,900
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Beautiful ocean condo on Lynn Shore Drive featuring a brick exterior, garage parking, exterior balcony, sitting front lobby, 2 elevators, 5rms, 3 bdrs, 2 full baths, wood flrs, oak kitchen, master bdr with full bath, decorative fireplaced with electric outlet in living rm, liv/din rm combo, near elevator to garage, excellent interior condition, air conditioning and much more!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$189,900
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This is a must see!! Across from a park and convenient location to access highway. Fireplace in LR, all hardwood floors, large master bedroom on second floor.Sold in its' as is condition. Owner Occupant offers: Offers submitted between 7/16-8/31/10 & closed by 10/29/10;selling agent bonus $1500, add'l $500 if NSP funds used by buyer as part of purchase price, negotiate up to 3% in closing costs. Seller providing 2 yr Limited Warranty at closing. All promotional offers may be withdrawn any time
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$340,000
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Tremendous opportunity in Ward One. This home is was built in 2005. On a dead end street. Well appointed colonial with hardwood floors, great eat in kitchen, granite countertops, family room with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace. Formal dining room and living room. 3 bedrooms including a very nice size master bedroom. Walk up attic and a full walk out basement. One car garage underneath the home and parking for two additional cars. Great space and ideal location.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$249,900
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Picture book raised ranch in much desired Fay estate in Lynn, a stone's throw from Floating Bridge Pond, has been tastefully updated for today's buyer. This home is move-in ready with Tennesse marble fireplace, new gleaming wood floors, Pottery Barn paint and open, eat-in kitchen with wood cabinets, ceiling fan and updated lighting. New roof, mostly new windows and newer gas heating plus a large fireplaced lower level are a bonus. All is on a quiet dead end street near public transportation.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$234,900
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Nice property on large lot abutts Lynn Woods and trails, some water views of Reservoir, big back yard, house need some finish work Subject to 3rd party approval.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$94,900
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SFR with driveway, hardwood floor, 3 bedroom and 1.5 baths. Property needs some TLC but a lot of potential. This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage or home path renovation. Purchase this property with 3% down. For more info please contact the listing agent.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$229,900
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Beautiful Townhouse End Unit in Duplex with One Car Garage under. 2 bedrooms, Fireplaced Master Bedroom, Oversized fireplaced Livingroom, Modern Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, 1.5 Modern Baths in Excellent Condition Throughout. New Front and Rear decks for Entertaining. Seperate Utilites - No Condo Fee! Single Family Living without the Expense or Maintenance. Private location on Saugus Line with 4 Car Parking. A must see!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$254,900
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Bank Owned. Solid Three Family with tons of parking and separate utilities located in quiet residential area. Property is approved for Homepath mortgage financing (special financing) with as little as 3% down. Note: Owner occupants and public entities can make offers at any time, after August 9. 2010 investors can purchase.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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WARD ONE RANCH !!!! Meticlous inside and out. So much bigger than it appears Must see inside , Refinished Hrd Wd Floors, Furnace replaced 2009, h20 tank less than 1yr young!! Freshly Painted & New Crown Moldings Plenty of closets and storage thru-out. Soooo Charming!!! Great addional living space not added in the SF includes LV-RM Bd-Rm & full bath..Private Back Yard and 5+ Car Parking. Really not a drive -by Must See to appricaite. Best Price in Ward One.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$259,900
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**SHORT SALE** GROUP SHOWING SUNDAY 08/01/10 11am-1pm / 3 Family in good condition 4/2 ea unit, with 3 car pkng, 1 car garage. All offers are contingent upon 3rd party final approval. P&S must be signed within 7 days of seller offer acceptance. No warranties or representations made by seller or listing agent.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$120,000
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Kitchen has granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Convenient location to downtown. 2 parking spaces and plenty of storage.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$275,900
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So much work has been done to this house! Vinyl sided, New windows, Newer gas heat and utilities-Turn key ! Six bedrooms two baths in second unit for new owner
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