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Privacy and highway access in Austin Square
Austin Square is smaller and less commercial than other parts of Lynn, and a big part of its charm lies in its location. “It’s all about access to Boston — you can get to Boston and Logan Airport easily,” says Tyson Lynch, a broker and Realtor with The Proper Nest Real Estate, a 30-year North Shore resident. “Austin Square is mostly residential, so homeowners can find more privacy and easier parking than downtown. The vibrancy of Lynn is on your doorstep, though.” Single-family bungalows with tidy front lawns border the expansive green space at Hood Playground, and a blend of townhouses and late-1900s homes line the winding Saugus River.
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.
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.
Dog walkers enjoy the many shaded streets within Austin Square.
Quaint homes line many of the side streets in 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.
Lynn Classical High School is nestled in the heart of Lower O'Callahan Way, Lynn, MA.
Breed Middle School has a student to teacher ratio of 14 to 1.
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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.
Climb up to Dengeon Rock in the Lynn Woods Reservation and see what the history is all about.
Hood Playground is located directly across the street from the high school.
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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.
Papi Vivi is the go-to for take out sandwiches and Cuban dishes in Austin Square.
Residents of Austin Square can swing by Market Basket for all their pantry staples.
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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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On average, homes in Austin Square, Lynn sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Austin Square, Lynn over the last 12 months is $555,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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