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$530,863$419 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $80,000 on Dec 28, 1994

97 EMPIRE ST

LYNN, MA 01902
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,268 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.
4,295 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$531K
$504K low$558K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Dec 28, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,117 (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.$493,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$197,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$296,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$590,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1963
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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

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

M
Thurgood Marshall Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
IngallsF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High SchoolF
High · Grades 6–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Lynn School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01902These 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.114
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 100.80

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.48,733
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19,747 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,832
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,553
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

97 Empire 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.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Lynn 01902
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Among the oldest homes in Chatham Street

What homes are worth in Lynn 01902

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$209K$880K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Lynn 01902.

How it measures up in Lynn 01902

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lynn 01902.

Estimated value$530,863
CheaperTypical $495,689Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$419
CheaperTypical $388Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,268 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size4,295 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1903Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 97 Empire St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChatham StreetLynn 01902Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$530,86351% of homes63% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41959% of homes66% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,268 ft²35% of homes35% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,295 ft²40% of homes37% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than1870almost no homes3% of homes5% of homes

About 97 Empire St

How much is 97 Empire St, Lynn, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 97 Empire St, Lynn, MA is $530,863 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $503,649 to $558,077. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 97 Empire St, Lynn, MA last sell?

97 Empire St, Lynn, MA last sold on Dec 28, 1994 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 97 Empire St, Lynn, MA?

97 Empire St, Lynn, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,268 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 97 Empire St, Lynn, MA built?

97 Empire St, Lynn, MA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 97 Empire St, Lynn, MA?

97 Empire St, Lynn, MA is assigned to Thurgood Marshall Middle School (middle), rated F; Ingalls (elementary), rated F; Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School (high), rated F. All sit in Lynn School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 97 Empire St, Lynn, MA compare to other homes in Lynn 01902?

Among the 8,423 homes in Lynn 01902, it is worth more than 63% of them ($530,863 against a typical $495,689), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($419 against a typical $388), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,268 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (4,295 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1870 against a typical 1903). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 22% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 97 Empire St, Lynn, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Empire St, Lynn, MA was $5,117. The county assessed it at $493,900.

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