Austin Square
Suburban Neighborhood in Lynn, Massachusetts
Essex County 01905
Single-family homes around Hood Park and condos along the Saugus River
Austin Square offers a good percentage of single-family homes, many of which have off-street parking. “Housing runs a gamut from older, late 1800s homes to newer, post-World War II homes," Lynch says. Two- and three-bedroom Colonial Revivals are usually priced between $500,000 and $650,000. Surrounding Hood Park are early 1900s bungalows and Cape Cod-style residences from the 1950s. Buyers might find a modest two-bedroom house in need of repairs in the $400,000 range and updated five-bedroom options may near $650,000. “There are some side streets where people have larger, manicured lawns, but most homes are on compact lots that are easy to maintain,” Lynch says. There are also entry-level one-bedroom condo units along the Saugus River and two-bedroom townhouse units. Most units sell between $400,000 and $600,000. Homebuyers who are looking to supplement their mortgage with rental income might find entire multifamily buildings priced between $700,000 and just over $1 million.
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Biking to Saugus or stopping by Hood Park for a game with friends
Many Austin Square homes border Hood Park, where kids can practice their shots on the basketball court or join the Lynn Youth Soccer league. Younger children can climb around on the playground. Along the southern edge of the neighborhood is the Northern Strand & Lynn Community Path, a 10-mile paved rail trail that connects cyclists and runners to Saugus and other nearby towns. Lynch says that Nahant Beach and Lynn Woods are also popular among all Lynn residents. Both are around 5 miles from Austin Square.
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Classical High School prepares students for college
Austin Square students are part of Lynn Public Schools, a district that serves more than 15,000 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. At Callahan Elementary School, which earns a C on Niche, students can participate in extracurricular robotics and literacy clubs or contribute to the school’s newspaper. Breed Middle School also receives a C rating. Classical High School holds a B-minus score. Classical High’s Advanced Placement offerings in subjects such as Latin, microeconomics and calculus allow learners to get a leg up on their college admission requirements.
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Austin Square commuters have many travel options
Austin Square is one of the closest Lynn neighborhoods to Boston, which allows for shorter travel times. For those who prefer to drive the 11-mile distance to Boston, Lincoln Avenue links up with U.S. Route 1. Though there are commuter rail stations in downtown Lynn, Lynch says that he would recommend driving to the Wonderland subway station in Revere, which is around 5 miles south. The Lynn Ferry Terminal is just over 2 miles from the community, and the ferry ride into Boston takes about 40 minutes. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus stops along Summer and Boston Streets allow for travel around the greater Lynn area as well. Boston Logan International Airport is less than 9 miles away, and it offers direct flights to more than 140 locations around the world.A few independent restaurants in Austin Square
Austin Square’s restaurant scene includes more independent businesses than chain offerings. PapiVivi, a small casual restaurant on Boston Street, specializes in Puerto Rican-style tripleta sandwiches packed with melty cheese and seasoned meats. At Casa Metapan Restaurant, diners can stop in for a breakfast of huevos rancheros or sit down for a hearty meal of carne asada. In downtown Lynn, a 2-mile drive from most homes, restaurants include The Blue Ox, serving up its prize-winning Sin Burger, and Rossetti Restaurant, where diners can enjoy Italian food by candlelight. Home chefs can find a Market Basket about 1 mile east of the community.
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Saugus River concerns
Many homes along the Saugus River lie within flood-prone areas, meaning that homebuyers might need to purchase flood insurance. The Environmental Protection Agency recently determined that the Saugus River contains bacteria and oil. The EPA does not advise swimming or boating in it. In 2020, plans were drawn up to improve the river's quality, restore animal habitats and increase drainage to lower the risk of flooding.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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David Christensen
David Christensen
EXP Realty
(888) 477-3568
202 Total Sales
1 in Austin Square
$440,000 Price
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Juan Lopera-Martinez
Juan Lopera-Martinez
eXp Realty
(339) 338-4961
92 Total Sales
1 in Austin Square
$485,000 Price
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Tyson Lynch
Tyson Lynch
The Proper Nest Real Estate
(351) 666-4531
75 Total Sales
8 in Austin Square
$479K - $509K Price Range
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Diane Amato
Diane Amato
Vylla Home
(781) 516-8266
37 Total Sales
1 in Austin Square
$500,000 Price
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Albeiro Lopera
Albeiro Lopera
Responds QuicklyUnited Brokers
(351) 666-4589
91 Total Sales
1 in Austin Square
$665,000 Price
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Adam Stivaletta
Adam Stivaletta
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Boston South West
(781) 702-3471
115 Total Sales
1 in Austin Square
$525,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Marshview Park
- River
- Multi-Purpose Field
Barry Park
GEAA Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Hood Playground
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Playground
Lynn Woods Reservation
Frey Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Austin Square | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Austin Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Austin Square, Lynn sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Austin Square, Lynn over the last 12 months is $550,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$522,000
Median Sale Price
$550,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$555,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$370,825
Median Change From 1st List Price
-7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$407
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
602
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,351
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,243
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,283
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
774
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,050 - $3,250 per month
- The Fairmount North Shore
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 464+ Sq Ft
- 215 Fairmount Ave
- Lynn, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,981
Median Age
37
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,244
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,855
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.9%
College Graduates
17.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.1%
% Population in Labor Force
74.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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