Essex County and Lynnfield Town property record for 156 Walnut St, Lynnfield, MA 01940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,158 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.389 acres (16,962 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (May 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $8,678 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LYNF M:0041 B:0000 L:1746 |
| Primary APN | LYNF M:0041 B:0000 L:1746 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,158 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,084 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,158 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,158 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,962 sqft (0.389 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 156 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | LYNNFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01940-2105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Subdivision | GLEN MDW PARK SEC 06 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1746 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNNFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNNFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 209100 |
156 Walnut St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2021.
Source: Essex County and Lynnfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 WALNUT ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-2105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DIRECT CU |
| Sep 24, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DIRECT CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11307 / 409 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 40309-515 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYNNFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 156 WALNUT ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-2105 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 043118-539 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Book Page | 43118/539 |
| Instrument | 20251210000910 |
| Name | DIRECT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYNNFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 156 WALNUT ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-2105 |
| Document Number | 40309-515 |
| Book / Page | 40309 / 515 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210924002690 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 156 WALNUT ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-2105 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYNNFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 156 WALNUT ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-2105 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 39196-154 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 39196/154 |
| Instrument | 20201118004310 |
| Name | DIRECT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 156 Walnut St was $8,678, up 12.9% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Lynnfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Lynnfield Town |
| Unified School District | Lynnfield School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,678.00 (+12.89%) | $757,200 (+4.03%) Land $552,300 Building $204,900 | $679,216 (-5.9%) |
| 2025 | $7,687.00 (+1.99%) | $727,900 (+1.51%) Land $530,900 Building $197,000 | $721,810 |
| 2024 | $7,537.00 (+5.99%) | $717,100 (+13.95%) Land $523,000 Building $194,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,111.00 | $629,300 Land $450,100 Building $179,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 156 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 156 Walnut St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LYNNFIELD CENTER WATER DISTRICT serves 8,525 people · EPA ID MA3164000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 255 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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