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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:

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)

8233.7

 

 

Crime Rate (property/violent):

Property: 9 / 1,000
Violent: 18,749 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 173 / 76 / 75

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:

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% change since 5 years ago:

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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

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$325,000

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!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$189,900

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!!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$149,900

BANK OWNED. SPACIOUS 2 1/2 FAMILY WITH NICE YARD AND 2 CAR GARAGE. NEEDS COMPLETE RENOVATION. CASH BUYERS ONLY. WORTH $250,000 FIXED OVER.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$220,000

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.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$285,000

Charming 3-bed Colonial near Flax Pond. Ward 1, low traffic, quiet street. Walk to Flax Pond park, close to Lynn Woods and commuter rail. 1st floor features a living room with fireplace, dining room, den with pellet stove, all hard wood. Eat-in-kitchen with tile floors and plenty of cabinet space. Enclosed porch off the back overlooks private fenced yard and the detached two car garage. Parking for 4+ cars in the driveway. Attic has been finished as a playroom for children. Must See!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$199,000

Showing starts on 3/12/10 - Recently renovated open Space layout Colonial. A must see. New Pre-finished rustic Hardwood floors throughout. Nice yard with parking for up to three cars. New doors. New walls. Washer and dryer hookup. New wires. New duct work. New roof over deck. Cable connection in every bedroom. Vinyl windows throughout. The house has been completely primed. Just choose your color!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$159,900

Lynn/Saugus line. Some TLC is all it will need to bring this home back to good condition. Large deck and side yard. All offers must be accompanied by pre-qual or proof of funds. P&S and Addendums must be signed and returned with deposit within 48 hours of receipt. A 2 car covered parking.Close before May 1, 2010 and receive up to an extra 3.5% in closing costs or appliances" Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! The property is approved for Home PathMortgage Finan  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$149,900

Enjoy a city lifestyle for considerably less! Conveniently located on the "T" rail to Boston & Logan International Airport,10 minutes to the ocean. Open floor plan, exposed brick, high ceilings w/ exposed beams, wood floors and a great mixture of old & new such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and more!! Comfortable, close to everything, chic & affordable! Call now to see this Loft Style condominium.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$269,900

Pine Hill location... 8+ room, 3-4bedroom, 1 1/2 bath Colonial with large foyer and good morning staircase, move in condition. Updated marble main bath with heated floor, Hardwood on the first and second floors, walk up to third floor master bedroom, formal living room and dining room with built in china cabinet, ceramic tile eat in kitchen with separate work area, mud room leading to deck and yard.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$279,900

Please plan your showings with 24-hour notice. Listing Agent to accompany all showings.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$338,000

New construction Colonial, walk-out basement for 700sqft additional space, master bath, pella windows, 30-yr shingles, granite countertops, 2-zone gas heat and hot water, hardwood first floor, tile baths, rough bath on basement level. Laundry 1st floor with bath.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$259,900

Location, location, location! Super colonial in Ward 1. Quiet dead-end street. 3 BR , bath and a half, new sliders to relaxing deck. A must see!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$129,900

Bank Owned! Great potential with this lovely single family home on side street. The home features two legal bedrooms but with the possibility of four additional (two in the basement, one on the 1st floor and one on the 2nd floor). The property offers one and half baths, a nice laundry area off the kitchen, hardwood floors and a nice sized yard. Plenty of off-street parking!! Great opposrtunity for first-time home Buyers looking for a lot of space for a great price. Sold as-is.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$114,900

MULTIPLE OFFER. Highest and best offer by 03/09/10 6PM. Corporate Owned. Broker makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the condition of the property. Buyer is responsible to do their own due diligence. The acceptance of good faith monies in escrow without an executed P&S Agreement does not bind the seller. Sold "AS IS". Seller is offering a 3.5% incentive for buyers who purchase and close on a Fannie Mae-owned home between Jan 28 and Apr 30 2010. PLEASE WRITE INCENTIVE IN OFFER  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$250,000

This solid two family with 1950sq/ft of living space and situated on a nice street. Property has a lot of potential and lots of room for parking with over 3400 square feet of lot space. Easy access driveway. " NO FURTHER SHOWINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE"  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$179,900

Newer heating system, Hot water tank 1 year old, newer windows. Spacious single family, newer 1st floor bathroom. Kitchen needs some updating 1 car garage and parking for 2 more. Fenced in yard and back door leads to deck. Short sale but local bank. Quick response time. Easy to show.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$124,900

Very affordable condo in Diamond District. Walk to the ocean beach. Hardwood floors, modern kitchen includes granite countertops and maple cabinets.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$119,000

Like HGTV, replace w/w, clean it, paint it, add kitch counters & you have a new Water Front twn home. Lge 5 rm/946 sq ft unit w/ dining rm is priced incredibly low. Last 2 bdrm, 1 level unit sold 9/09 in this bldg for $ 147k. This is a deal and a 1/2! Corner Unit w/ direct Views of The Floating Pond. Relax on your Pond Front priv. deck in well maintained Brick Bldg, deeded garage & extra prking. Pond Views from most rms. An incredible location at a value busting price! A quick sale is the GOAL!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$189,000

Spacious, updated condo @ desirable Burrill School complex; West Lynn/Austin Square location near Saugus line. Recent updates include energy efficient windows, new maple HW flooring in kitchen & LR, new oak cabinets, & all new appliances. Open floor plan features spacious EIK & LR. LR boasts surround sound & custom built-in desk. Good sized BR's offer ample closet space. Heat & HW inc. in low condo fee. Extra Storage. Solid condo throughout! Take advantage of 1st time homebuyer tax credit!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$209,900

Short Sale, subject to lender approval. Solid 3 family located off Essex Street near downtown Lynn. Fireplaces in Unit #1 and Unit #2, 2 bedrooms with laundry room in U#1 and U#2. Offstreet parking, porches, updated kitchens and baths, carpeting in living areas, vinyl flooring in the kitchens.  








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