Chatham Street
Proximity to Lynn Woods Reservation and Nahant Beach
Recreational opportunities are available near the picturesque residential ponds surrounding the western borders of Chatham Street. The public tennis courts and playgrounds at Flax Pond Park bustle with activity on weekends, and older residents gather at the Flax Pond Rest Area to catch up with friends while feeding the ducks. On the other side of Flax Pond, Magnolia Park offers basketball courts and a large multi-use field for rec leagues and sandlot-style baseball games. Locals also take advantage of Keaney Park on the campus of Lynn English High School, where the track and playground are open to the public when classes are not in session. About 3 miles to the west, the Lynn Woods Reservation has over 2,200 acres of forestland and over 30 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Those who like the water can head 1 mile south toward the Lynn Shore & Nahant Beach Reservation, where people can swim in the ocean at Lynn Beach, go boating or sunbathe. There is a boardwalk that stretches along the shores for walks or runs, a playground and an athletic field for sports.Victorian-era homes in Chatham Street
The neighborhood streets are almost exclusively residential, and front yards are rare in Chatham Street. Most houses sit close to the well-maintained sidewalks and are separated from one another by narrow driveways and tall hedges. Single-family colonials with New England embellishments dominate the housing market, and are defined by their sharply pitched roofs, gabled windows, porticos and stairs that lead into the sidewalks. Typically around 1,500 square feet, single-family Victorian-era homes usually list from $400,000 to $650,000. Larger multi-family properties, many converted from triple-deckers or three-story homes, fetch between $700,000 and $850,000. Investors can rent out all the individual units, or occupy one floor and lease the adjoining sections. “It’s a great place for a starter home,” says Paul Atwood, a real estate salesperson with Return Realty Group. “You get a lot more bang for your buck, especially when home prices and interest rates are high.”Shops and restaurants along Essex Street
The eclectic mix of international markets and convenience stores makes it easy to grab a few quick items around Chatham Street, though major retailers and big box stores require a short drive down Essex Street. The Merengue Market and Alnour Market provide hard-to-find Mexican and Middle Eastern items, respectively. Sitting adjacent to Keaney Park, Stop and Compare is a Latin-American grocery store known for being reasonably priced while providing a good meat and produce selection. Within the neighborhood, there are a couple of fried chicken places, including Yas Chicken and Crown Fried Chicken. Additional restaurants are located along Essex Street, including the seafood spot Charlie’s, the authentic Italian place Antique Table and Tony Tipico for Dominican fare. Buchanan’s Cafe is Chatham Street’s favorite local bar, home to happy hour prices, generous pours and live music. Residents can drive 2 miles east down Essex Street for the Swampscott Mall, which has Stop & Shop, big-box retailers such as HomeGoods and more restaurant options.Proximity to Boston
Even though most parts of the neighborhood have sidewalks, most people still choose to drive for work, errands and shopping trips. Commuters can take Massachusetts Route 1A, which is near the south end of Chatham Street, and get to Boston or the Boston Logan International Airport in 10 to 12 miles. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Lynn Interim Station is in downtown, and the Newburyport/Rockport Line is three stops from Boston’s North Station. There are also MBTA bus routes throughout the city, and Salem Hospital is 3.5 miles northeast of the community.Lynn Public Schools
Students in Chatham Street may attend Ingalls Elementary School or Hood Elementary School, both of which have a C-minus Niche grade. Students can then continue to the C-minus Thurgood Marshall Middle School, and finish secondary education at Lynn English High School, which has a C. Named after the first African American justice of the Supreme Court, Marshall Middle School offers summer camp to its students, including a math academy, programs for robotics, technology, creative arts, as well as field trips and games. As a school with many students who speak English as a second language, English High offers an English Learner Program in addition to providing AP courses as well as curriculums in applied technology and computer science.City-wide community events in Lynn
The Lynn Arts & Culture Festival takes place in the summer with trolley rides, live music, face-painting for children and a beer garden. Local vendors set up tent shops to display and showcase their crafted goods. There are also more community events that take place around the city, including free movie nights and concerts at public parks, the Final Fridays art workshops and holiday celebrations for Juneteenth as well as youth pride.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Albeiro Lopera
Responds QuicklyUnited Brokers
(351) 666-4589
92 Total Sales
1 in Chatham Street
$415,000 Price
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Juan Lopera-Martinez
eXp Realty
(339) 338-4961
92 Total Sales
4 in Chatham Street
$450K - $563K Price Range
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Donna Gay
Responds QuicklyRight Way Realty LLC
(351) 666-8448
56 Total Sales
1 in Chatham Street
$852,000 Price
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Tracey Hutchinson
Churchill Properties
(351) 444-5424
85 Total Sales
1 in Chatham Street
$935,000 Price
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Julie Andrews
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
(978) 515-6286
35 Total Sales
1 in Chatham Street
$435,000 Price
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Darlene minincleri
Responds QuicklyMP Realty Group
(781) 675-3567
38 Total Sales
2 in Chatham Street
$425K - $520K Price Range
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Chatham Street | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 2 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 2 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Chatham Street Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chatham Street, Lynn sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Chatham Street, Lynn over the last 12 months is $370,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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