42 Thistle Street, Lynn MA 01905

Lynn, MA 01905
$298,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,872
Sq Ft
$159
Price/Sq Ft
0.33
Acres
1983
Year Built
4
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
12
Days on Market
Sold 2002 Listed Jan 22, 2002 • MLS# 30573958 Copied! • Updated Mar 21, 2002

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $299,900
Final Sale Price: $298,000
Difference: $1,900 (-0.6%)
Performance Metrics
99.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $160
Sale $/sq ft: $159
This property sold for $159 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.6% below the original asking price.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$159/sq ft
Area Median
$380/sq ft
Difference
58.1%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

CHARMING COLONIAL WITH WONDERFUL PRIVATE BACKYARD OVER LOOKING WOODED AREA. MASTER BATHROOM WITH JACUZZI. LAUNDRY FACILITIES ON FIRST FLOOR LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND FINISHED BASEMENT.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

59.7%
Price Range
13
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73568900
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Aug 27, 2026
$739,900
MLS #73568900 - Active
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Sold
Mar 21, 2002
$298,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
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Listed for Sale
Jan 22, 2002
$299,900
Original listing
Agent: Iris Goldman Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Swampscott

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2001 $3,468 $210,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,468
Tax Year 2001
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$210,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1983
Living Area 1,872 sq ft
Lot Size 0.33 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Carpet
Appliances None
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished
Laundry First Floor
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Garrison
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,468
Assessed Value $210,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color BROWN
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 13 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1983
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,872 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Garrison
Year Built: 1983
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities:
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
TEAMS Academy at Virginia Barton Center
0.7 mi
27 students Diverse
Grades PK-12
North Shore Christian School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Pius V Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Sacred Heart Elementary School
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School
1.5 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
C-
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
1.8 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
The Hathaway School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
C+
Sewell-Anderson School
0.6 mi | #571 of 825 | Score: 42.3
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-15.9 below state avg
256 students Diverse
Grades K-05
C+
Edward A Sisson School
0.7 mi | #574 of 825 | Score: 42.1
Improved 144 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
414 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-05
William R Fallon School
0.9 mi
26 students Diverse
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
C+
Pickering Middle School
0.7 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
2.2 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
1.5 mi
259 students Moderate
Grades 06-12
St. Mary's High School
1.7 mi
Grades 07-12
B+
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy
2.1 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
1.4 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
D
Lynn English High School
1.4 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
B-
Harold Durgin Success Academy
1.5 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
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42 Thistle Street, Lynn MA 01905

Lynn, MA 01905

Listing Information

Listing Agent Iris Goldman
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Swampscott
Office Phone 781-595-9511
Agent MLS ID C6661651
Office MLS ID C61600
Listing Data Updated Mar 21, 2002 1:50 PM EST
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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