Downtown Lynn
Neighborhood in Lynn, Massachusetts
Essex County 01901, 01902
Historic mill buildings repurposed into modern condominiums
“Downtown Lynn is mostly condominiums, apartments and multifamily housing; since many of the apartment buildings are repurposed mills, there’s a lot of interesting brick and beam architecture in a lot of units,” Cacici says. She says that there are a handful of single-family homes on the outskirts of Downtown in the Diamond District neighborhood, but they often have a higher price point because of their proximity to the ocean: “You see a lot of Tudor and Victorian style homes, many of which were built in the 1800s.” Single-family homes in this area start around $450,000 and climb up to the $900,000 range, with some properties even selling in the millions. Condo units typically cost between $200,000 and $400,000.
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Nahant Beach within walking distance of Downtown
Coastal parks and beaches are only a few blocks away from Downtown Lynn and offer a range of outdoor activities. “Once you get to the ocean, you can get to a pedestrian path that connects to Lynn Beach,” Cacici says, adding that this paved seaside walkway is especially popular among runners and cyclists. Lynn Beach connects to Red Rock Park, a grassy coastal park with trees and shaded areas that make it a popular picnicking destination. Right next to Lynn Beach is Nahant Beach, which Cacici says is connected to the island of Nahant via a causeway and is one of the most visited beaches in northern Boston due to its sandy landscape and ideal swimming areas. “There are lots of dunes and natural grass embankments in Nahant Beach,” Cacici says. Downtown Lynn residents can also travel approximately 4 miles farther inland to explore the sprawling Lynn Woods Reservation, which Cacici says is a “2,400-acre state park and protected open space popular for hiking and mountain biking.”
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Students served by Lynn Public Schools
Lynn Public Schools is the fifth-largest school district in Massachusetts. Students can begin at one of several elementary schools in the area, including Cobbet Elementary, Harrington Elementary and Washington Elementary, all of which receive C-minus ratings from Niche. Older students may then head to Thurgood Marshall Middle School, also rated C-minus, or Lynn Vocational Technical Institute, rated C-plus. The C-rated Lynn English High School collaborates with community colleges and universities to offer Early College courses. For those looking for a private option, St. Mary’s is a regionally accredited Catholic school for students in prekindergarten through 12th grade.
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Catch the Newburyport/Rockport Line to Downtown Boston
Downtown Lynn is situated approximately 10 miles north of Boston proper. “The MBTA Commuter Rail runs straight through Downtown Lynn as part of the Newburyport/Rockport line, which travels from Boston’s North Station all the way up to Rockport, an area that has much smaller, very quaint seaside communities,” Cacici says. The MBTA, or Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, also operates bus services in Lynn and has multiple routes with stops in the downtown area. Boston Logan International Airport is just under 9 miles south of the city and serves as a major hub for direct domestic and international flights.
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The Blue Ox is a 5-time winner of “Boston’s Best Burger”
“One of the beautiful things about Downtown Lynn is that there’s such a wide diversity of food and culture,” Cacici says. Area restaurants include Vietnamese diners, Mexican taquerias, Italian eateries and American bistros. One of the city’s most popular dining spots is The Blue Ox. “It’s an establishment that’s been around for a long time. They were known for winning Boston’s Best Burger five years in a row in Boston Magazine – it’s called the sin burger.” There’s also Tacos Lupita, a Salvadoran café specializing in pupusas. “There are people who will drive from other parts of the state to eat at Tacos Lupita,” Cacici says. Downtown Lynn is also home to the Nightshade Noodle Bar, a James Beard-nominated fine dining restaurant offering tasting menus that range from nine to 21 courses. Cacici says locals can also shop for groceries at Gastronome, a small European fresh market that sells primarily Eastern European food items. Groceries can also be found at Stop and Compare in the Lynn Marketplace shopping mall.
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Environmental initiatives launched by city and state governments
In recent years, the city has launched several initiatives and made a substantial effort to preserve Lynn’s beloved beaches, of which some swimming areas have been polluted. “Lynn Beach and Swampscott Beach are going through major environmental cleanups – there’s a lot of advocacy and work being done at both the city level and state level,” Cacici says, adding that Nahant Beach remains uncontaminated and a safe swimming area. Downtown Lynn has an overall CAP Index score of 8 out of 10, which is higher than the national average of 4. Just under 5 miles north of the city is Salem Hospital, a Level II trauma center with a 24-hour emergency department.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Barbara Wales
Barbara Wales
Engel & Volkers Newton
(781) 512-8233
88 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Lynn
$250,000 Price
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Scott McClory
Scott McClory
Grand Strand Homes & Land
(781) 722-7092
49 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Lynn
$375,000 Price
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Julie Tsakirgis
Julie Tsakirgis
RE/MAX Property Shoppe, Inc.
(781) 776-5137
134 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Lynn
$645,000 Price
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C. Devon Holden
C. Devon Holden
C. Devon's Homes, LLC
(857) 380-1194
12 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Lynn
$730,000 Price
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The Reference Group
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The Reference Group
Responds QuicklyReference Real Estate
(351) 666-4678
268 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Lynn
$250K - $315K Price Range
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Kattia Ira
Kattia Ira
Responds QuicklyThumbprint Realty, LLC
(781) 574-8942
100 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Lynn
$360,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lynn Heritage State Park
Red Rock Park
Goldfish Pond Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Henry Avenue Park
Nahant Beach and Playground
- Playground
Lynn Beach
Lynn Shore Reservation
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
16 min drive
Train
Lynn
Bus
Market St & Andrew St
Bus
Lynnway Rotary & Nahant Rd
Bus
Market St & Commuter Rail
Bus
333 Lynnway
Bus
Buffum St & Union St
Bus
Union St & Exchange St
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Lynn | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 10 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 9 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Lynn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Lynn, Lynn sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Lynn, Lynn over the last 12 months is $362,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$379,900
Median Sale Price
$362,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$465,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$376,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$349
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
386
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1924
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,666
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,526
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,064
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
820
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
863
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 12:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,800 - $4,220 per month
- Breakwater North Harbor
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 503+ Sq Ft
- 254-258 Lynnway Pkwy
- Lynn, MA
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,040
Median Age
46
Population Density
24 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$14,903
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$33,198
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
68.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
20.8%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
% Population in Labor Force
49.8%
Below 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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fayette Street
Urban residential area less than a mile from the heart of Lynn
Highlands
Lynn’s hilltop neighborhood close to the waterfront
Agganis AC
Tight-knit historic community north of Boston
Central Lynn
Community with locally owned shops and restaurants within walking distance
Diamond District
Seaside neighborhood on the coast of Massachusetts
Chatham Street
Historic homes and close-knit neighbors just minutes north of Boston
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