Lower Boston Street
Public parks and playgrounds around Lower Boston
The community is surrounded by various city parks and playgrounds. Breed Park borders the west side of the neighborhood and has a baseball field, basketball and tennis courts for children to play, run around and burn off energy. Young soccer players who joined Lynn Youth Soccer can head to the nearby Hood Playground for games and practices. Several blocks away, Barry Park has another athletic field, open green space and play structures. Additional sports fields such as Manning Field, Fraser Field and Gallagher Park are around the east side of the neighborhood. Lynn Common, which is southeast of the community, has an expansive green stretch for picnics and is home to community events such as the local farmers market. For those seeking a more complete outdoor respite, the 2,200 acres Lynn Woods Reservation is 4 miles north and is the second largest municipal park in the United States. Popular locally as a place for dog walking and workout runs, the park offers abundant outdoor recreation, including 30 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and cross-country skiing.
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Victorian-era single-family and multi-family homes in Lynn
The neighborhood’s long streets are lined with sidewalks, making it easy for morning runs or evening walks around the block. Dating between 1870 and 1950, many area homes are Dutch Colonials, Craftsman bungalows, ranch styles or traditional houses with raised foundations, porticos connected to the front yard by staircases, pillared balconies or protruding windows. While most single-family homes fall between $400,000 and $650,000, there are a handful of larger remodeled properties fetching around $800,000. Entire multi-family structures that have five to seven units are usually around $700,000 to $1 million. Lot sizes can be as small as 1,000 square feet, with the average around 4,000 to 6,000 square feet. “We’re in a low inventory market,” Tran says. “First-time home buyers are the biggest buyer pool, so there’s still a lot of demand for a quicker sale at a lower price point.”
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Lynn Public Schools
There are a number of public schools around the community, including Lincoln-Thompson Elementary School and Fallon Elementary School, both of which have a C Niche grade. Tracy Elementary School scores a C-minus, and Breed Middle School is rated C. Classical High School has a B-minus on Niche and partners with North Shore Community College and Salem State University for its Early College and Early College Promise programs, which help students earn college credits or even an associate degree while still in high school. North Shore Community College, located 2 miles east, offers over 70 one-year certificate programs and two-year associate degrees to its student population.
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Restaurants around Lower Boston Street
While the neighborhood is mainly residential, it is close to nearby shops and restaurants as well as downtown Lynn. Old Tyme Italian Cuisine and Walnut Street Café are local eating places within the community. Several blocks south at the west side of Lynn Common, there are more eateries, including El Cibaeño Restaurant and Bread of Dreams. Grocery options around the area include Market Basket and Stop & Shop. MarketStreet Lynnfield, which is about 6 miles north, has over 80 retailers, restaurants, Whole Foods Market and a winter ice-skating rink.
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Proximity to the Boston metropolis
Although the community is largely connected by sidewalks, most people still drive their cars for errands or work commutes. Massachusetts Route 1A is south of the community, and people can drive for 10 or 12 miles southbound to reach Boston or the Boston Logan International Airport. About 2 miles east in downtown, there is a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) commuter rail stop at Lynn Interim Station, and the Newburyport/Rockport Line can take commuters directly to Boston’s North Station in three stops. Additionally, MBTA bus stops are available for those who need to go downtown or to neighboring towns or cities. Salem Hospital is about 5 miles northeast in the neighboring city of Salem.City-wide celebrations in Lynn
With trolley rides and live music, the Lynn Arts & Culture Festival in the summer features face painting for children, local vendors setting up tents for their crafts, a beer and wine garden for adults as well as free ice cream for everyone. Additional community events include free concerts and movie nights at public parks in the summer, free art and cultural workshops as part of the Final Fridays program, as well as festivals such as the Juneteenth Celebration and the Lynn Carnival.
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Christina Xu
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Juan Jaramillo
Juan Jaramillo
Century 21 Mario Real Estate
(857) 353-6734
46 Total Sales
1 in Lower Boston Street
$590,000 Price
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Saad Munir
Saad Munir
Torii, Inc.
(774) 458-7735
127 Total Sales
1 in Lower Boston Street
$600,000 Price
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Jose Rojas
Jose Rojas
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(781) 404-3627
73 Total Sales
2 in Lower Boston Street
$470K - $524K Price Range
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Kip LeBaron
Kip LeBaron
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
(339) 218-6789
93 Total Sales
1 in Lower Boston Street
$440,000 Price
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Jorge Betancur
Jorge Betancur
Century 21 Mario Real Estate
(401) 903-3931
100 Total Sales
5 in Lower Boston Street
$455K - $780K Price Range
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Saul Perlera
Saul Perlera
Perlera Real Estate
(781) 539-1894
65 Total Sales
1 in Lower Boston Street
$680,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Barry Park
GEAA Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Hood Playground
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Playground
Jenkins Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lynn Woods Reservation
Frey Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lower Boston Street | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lower Boston Street Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lower Boston Street, Lynn sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lower Boston Street, Lynn over the last 12 months is $345,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$485,000
Median Sale Price
$345,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$354,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$482,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$280
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
897
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1915
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,430
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,573
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,187
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
830
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 22:30 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,604
Median Age
37
Population Density
24 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,963
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,550
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.6%
College Graduates
23.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
80
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45
/ 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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