686-A Boston St, Lynn MA 01905
Lynn, MA 01905
$478,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$505,000
Final Sale Price:
$478,000
Difference:
$27,000 (-5.3%)
Performance Metrics
94.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
125
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$295
Sale $/sq ft:
$279
This property sold for $279 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.3% below the original asking price.
At 125 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$279/sq ft
Area Median
$365/sq ft
Difference
23.6%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Well maintained 2 family with many updates! Most rooms in the home have been completely gutted to the studs. All work was permitted through the city. 1st floor features new windows, new floors, new walls, fresh paint and new heating with spacious eat in kitchen. 2nd floor boasts townhouse style living. 2 levels with a spacious kitchen, hardwood Floors, bamboo floors in the living room and new windows adds amazing style to the room. 4 beds 1.5 baths is the perfect space for you & your family. Easy access to Boston via Rt. 1A, Lynn’s MBTA Commuter Rail, and Revere’s T stops.
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Property History
Market Insights
38.3%
Price Range
150
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73568682
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 26, 2026
$775,000
MLS #73568682 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72984544
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 19, 2022
$625,000
MLS #72984544
Sold
Jun 23, 2020
$478,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 150
Listed for Sale
Feb 18, 2020
$485,000
Original listing
Office: Greater Investments
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $775,000 | - | - | MLS #73568682 - Active |
| 07/19/2022 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $625,000 | - | - | MLS #72984544 |
| 06/23/2020 | ✓ Sold | $478,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 02/18/2020 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $485,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $5,215 | $364,700 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,215
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$364,700
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
Multi Family
Year Built
1900
Living Area
1,714 sq ft
Lot Size
0.04 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
9
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
— · N
Gross Income
$49,584
Net Operating Income
$49,584
Cap Rate
10.22%
Interior
Heating
Electric
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Bamboo
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Bulkhead
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Walk-in Closet(s), Bathroom With Shower Stall, Remodeled, Crown Molding, Bathroom With Tub, Living Room, Kitchen
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,215
Assessed Value
$364,700
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Buyer To Do Own Due Diligence On Information Provided.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Grey
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
92 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,714 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile, Bamboo
Appliances:
Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom with Shower Stall, Remodeled, Crown Molding, Bathroom With Tub, Living Room, Kitchen
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Bulkhead
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Electric
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Natural Gas, Electric
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street
Nearby Schools
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Sacred Heart Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
1.3 mi
|
#284 of 346
|
Score: 42.8
Improved 50 spots from last year
-15.5 below state avg
1,584 students
Moderate
Early College Program
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades PK-12
B-
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School
1.7 mi
|
#197 of 346
|
Score: 51.6
Improved 64 spots from last year
-6.6 below state avg
1,637 students
Moderate
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades K-12
St. Pius V Elementary School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
TEAMS Academy at Virginia Barton Center
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
North Shore Christian School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
The Hathaway School
2.9 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Julia F Callahan School
0.4 mi
|
#591 of 824
|
Score: 41.4
Improved 113 spots from last year
-16.8 below state avg
373 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-05
C-
Lincoln-Thomson School
0.5 mi
|
#716 of 824
|
Score: 34.3
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-23.9 below state avg
219 students
Diverse
Grades K-05
C
A. Drewicz Elementary School
0.6 mi
|
#600 of 824
|
Score: 40.9
Improved 84 spots from last year
-17.3 below state avg
488 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades K-05
Middle Schools
2 schools
C+
Pickering Middle School
2.0 mi
|
#226 of 352
|
Score: 38.6
Improved 81 spots from last year
-19.6 below state avg
583 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
C-
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
2.7 mi
|
#311 of 352
|
Score: 30.5
Improved 40 spots from last year
-27.7 below state avg
1,310 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades 06-08
High Schools
6 schools
City Arts & Sciences Academy at Fecteau-Leary
1.3 mi
Grades 06-12
St. Mary's High School
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
B
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy
1.9 mi
|
#12 of 25
|
Score: 33.4
Improved 330 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
235 students
Moderate
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 06-12
C-
Classical High School
0.3 mi
|
#302 of 346
|
Score: 37.9
Improved 51 spots from last year
-20.3 below state avg
1,795 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
94 students
Diverse
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
D
Lynn English High School
2.1 mi
|
#318 of 346
|
Score: 33.5
Improved 37 spots from last year
-24.8 below state avg
2,062 students
Moderate
18 sports
• 1,425 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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686-A Boston St, Lynn MA 01905
Lynn, MA 01905
Listing Information
Listing Office
Greater Investments
Office Phone
617-595-0748
Agent MLS ID
CN236364
Office MLS ID
NB4350
Listing Data Updated
Jul 7, 2020 8:09 AM 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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