20 Ames St, Lynn MA 01905

Lynn, MA 01905 • West Lynn
$305,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
595
Sq Ft
$513
Price/Sq Ft
0.05
Acres
1880
Year Built
1
Parking
36
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jan 26, 2021 • MLS# 72779044 Copied! • Updated Apr 2, 2021

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $299,000
Final Sale Price: $305,000
Difference: +$6,000 (+2.0%)
Performance Metrics
102.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
36
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $503
Sale $/sq ft: $513
This property sold for $513 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

The property spent 36 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 15 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$513/sq ft
Area Median
$392/sq ft
Difference
+30.9%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

By Appointment Only. Exceptional opportunity! This West Lynn tiny home is just what you're looking for! Sunshine and beautiful wood floors accent main living areas. Kitchen upgrades include granite counters & cabinetry. Enjoy your morning coffee or cooking and entertaining on the deck in your private backyard. Fenced backyard is perfect for families and pets. Well cared for home with easy, low maintenance exterior. Great alternative to townhouse condo. Near Austin Square, 20" to Downtown Crossing and Logan. A minute to the Community Path of Lynn and Barry Park. COVID protocol required.

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Property History

Market Insights

29.6%
Price Range
39
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73582438
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 24, 2026
$424,900
MLS #73582438 - Active
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Sold
Apr 2, 2021
$305,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 39
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Listed for Sale
Jan 26, 2021
$299,000
Original listing
Agent: Tish Lentine Office: Keller Williams Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $3,283 $245,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,283
Tax Year 2020
Assessed Value
$245,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1880
Living Area 595 sq ft
Lot Size 0.05 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Composite
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Composite
Features Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,283
Assessed Value $245,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Covid Protocols. Right Of Way Per Deed & Plot Plan, Please See Recorded Docs. Interior Basement Access Is A Steep Staircase. Exterior Egress From Basement Is Through Hatch Door In Deck. Flood Insurance Not Required. No Cellphone Photos To Be Taken During Showings.
Exclusions Personal Belongings
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color latte
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 39 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
595 sq ft
Total Rooms
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Composite
Patio & Porch: Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
School District
Lynn School District local
D
⚠ School Safety 2024-25
3.5% Above Average
3.0% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.1% Expulsions 0.4% Emergency
↓ 2.0% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Sacred Heart Elementary School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
1.3 mi | #292 of 346 | Score: 41.8
Improved 42 spots from last year
-16.4 below state avg
1,566 students Moderate
Early College Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades PK-12
B-
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School
1.7 mi | #203 of 346 | Score: 52.0
Improved 58 spots from last year
-6.2 below state avg
1,629 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades K-12
St. Pius V Elementary School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
TEAMS Academy at Virginia Barton Center
2.3 mi
27 students Diverse
Grades PK-12
North Shore Christian School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
The Hathaway School
2.9 mi
Grades PK-08
C
A. Drewicz Elementary School
0.5 mi | #598 of 825 | Score: 40.8
Improved 86 spots from last year
-17.4 below state avg
502 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
C-
Lincoln-Thomson School
0.6 mi | #730 of 825 | Score: 33.6
Dropped 15 spots from last year
-24.6 below state avg
189 students Diverse
Grades K-05
C
Julia F Callahan School
0.6 mi | #588 of 825 | Score: 41.4
Improved 116 spots from last year
-16.8 below state avg
384 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
C+
Pickering Middle School
2.2 mi | #229 of 352 | Score: 38.5
Improved 78 spots from last year
-19.7 below state avg
539 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
C-
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
2.6 mi | #311 of 352 | Score: 30.7
Improved 40 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
1,190 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

6 schools
City Arts & Sciences Academy at Fecteau-Leary
1.3 mi
259 students Moderate
Grades 06-12
St. Mary's High School
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
B+
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy
1.9 mi | #11 of 25 | Score: 34.7
Improved 331 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
364 students Moderate
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 06-12
C-
Classical High School
0.5 mi | #304 of 346 | Score: 37.5
Improved 49 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
1,513 students Moderate
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
B-
Harold Durgin Success Academy
1.3 mi | #16 of 25 | Score: 30.4
Improved 329 spots from last year
-27.8 below state avg
98 students Moderate
Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Attendance
Grades 09-12
D
Lynn English High School
2.2 mi | #315 of 346 | Score: 35.5
Improved 40 spots from last year
-22.7 below state avg
1,727 students Moderate
18 sports • 1,425 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

West Lynn

20 Ames St, Lynn MA 01905

Lynn, MA 01905

Listing Information

Listing Agent Tish Lentine
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty
Office Phone 978-887-3995
Agent MLS ID C8001684
Office MLS ID AC0036
Listing Data Updated Apr 2, 2021 2:17 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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