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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

489 BOSTON ST

LYNN, MA 01905
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,594 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,006 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,455 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$719,573 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$188,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$531,073
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$692,473

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.132 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.49%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyESSEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1964
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
William R FallonF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Classical High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Lynn School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01905These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,635
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,029 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,236
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,080
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

489 Boston St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Lynn 01905
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Lynn 01905

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lynn 01905.

Living area2,594 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,438 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size3,006 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 489 Boston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLynn 01905Essex County
Living areabigger than2,594 ft²83% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,006 ft²10% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than190040% of homes20% of homes

About 489 Boston St

When did 489 Boston St, Lynn, MA last sell?

489 Boston St, Lynn, MA last sold on Feb 8, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 489 Boston St, Lynn, MA?

489 Boston St, Lynn, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,594 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 489 Boston St, Lynn, MA built?

489 Boston St, Lynn, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 489 Boston St, Lynn, MA?

489 Boston St, Lynn, MA is assigned to William R Fallon (elementary), rated F; Classical High School (high), rated D-; Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated F. All sit in Lynn School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 489 Boston St, Lynn, MA compare to other homes in Lynn 01905?

Among the 5,087 homes in Lynn 01905, it is bigger than 83% of them (2,594 ft² against a typical 1,438 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (3,006 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1900 against a typical 1915). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 489 Boston St, Lynn, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Boston St, Lynn, MA was $7,455. The county assessed it at $719,573.

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