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18 Melvin Ave, Lynn MA 01902
Lynn, MA 01902
$375,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$354,900
Final Sale Price:
$375,000
Difference:
+$20,100 (+5.7%)
Performance Metrics
105.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
25
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$377
Sale $/sq ft:
$399
This property sold for $399 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 25 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 13 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$399/sq ft
Area Median
$417/sq ft
Difference
4.3%
This property sold near the area median for similar homes.
About this home
Location Location Location! Back on market due to buyer's financing. Their loss is your second chance! This 2 Bed, 1 bath Cape is a stones throw from the ocean. Close to the Swampscott T station, beach, and excellent school system. This home is a commuters dream. One could easily walk to the ocean, commuter rail, or local schools and shopping. Continue down Melvin Street another 100 yards and you will be in Swampscott. The property has able off street parking and a 2 card detacthed garage. Enterring the home throught the front and warm your bones by the pellet stove in the living room. The kitchen boasts brand new stainless steel appliances including the gas range. The basement is partially finished allowing potential for a third bedroom or private office area. Smart thermostat, reverse osmosis filter off kitchen sink, and security system are just some of the additonal upgrades.
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Property History
Market Insights
28.9%
Price Range
13
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73574072
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 9, 2026
$499,000
MLS #73574072 - Active
Sold
Aug 5, 2021
$375,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
Listed for Sale
Jun 2, 2021
$354,900
Original listing
Agent: Thomas Bolduc
Office: Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $499,000 | - | - | MLS #73574072 - Active |
| 08/05/2021 | ✓ Sold | $375,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/02/2021 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $354,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,500 | $310,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,500
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$310,400
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Living Area
941 sq ft
Lot Size
0.09 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry
None
Features
Office
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
8
Utilities
Electric
100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,500
Assessed Value
$310,400
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
White/Red
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
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
941 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
LevelSecond
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Deck, Deck - Wood
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, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Office
Windows:
Basement:
Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:
Security System
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cape
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter, Block
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Parking Features:
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
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
The Hathaway School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Pius V Elementary School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
B-
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School
1.2 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
North Shore Christian School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
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
TEAMS Academy at Virginia Barton Center
2.3 mi
27 students
Diverse
Grades PK-12
Sacred Heart Elementary School
2.4 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Aborn School
0.2 mi
|
#213 of 825
|
Score: 54.1
Improved 265 spots from last year
-4.1 below state avg
232 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
C
Hood School
0.4 mi
|
#605 of 825
|
Score: 40.5
Improved 40 spots from last year
-17.7 below state avg
553 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-05
C-
Ingalls School
0.5 mi
|
#672 of 825
|
Score: 37.2
Improved 126 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
620 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
Middle Schools
2 schools
C-
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
0.5 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
C+
Pickering Middle School
1.6 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
High Schools
6 schools
B+
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy
1.4 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
St. Mary's High School
1.5 mi
Grades 07-12
City Arts & Sciences Academy at Fecteau-Leary
1.6 mi
259 students
Moderate
Grades 06-12
D
Lynn English High School
0.7 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
1.6 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
C-
Classical High School
2.9 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
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18 Melvin Ave, Lynn MA 01902
Lynn, MA 01902
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Thomas Bolduc
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
Office Phone
603-232-8282
Agent MLS ID
CN237417
Office MLS ID
NH0049
Listing Data Updated
Aug 5, 2021 1:20 PM EDT
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