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159 Chestnut St, Lynnfield, MA 01940 Property Records

Essex County and Lynnfield Town property record for 159 Chestnut St, Lynnfield, MA 01940

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,164 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size5.7 acres (248,292 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$11,359 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Transfer
May 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNLYNF M:0023 B:0000 L:1777

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNLYNF M:0023 B:0000 L:1777

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,164 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,304 sqft
Basement Area2,376 sqft
Finished Basement1,760 sqft
Unfinished Basement616 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area248,292 sqft (5.7 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Pool TypeIn-Ground Pool

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 CHESTNUT ST
CityLYNNFIELD
StateMA
Zip01940-2423
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRB
Legal Lot Number1777
JurisdictionLYNNFIELD MA
Township / Civil DivisionLYNNFIELD
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract209200

Owner

Source: Essex County and Lynnfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address159 CHESTNUT ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-2423
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 24, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
May 24, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateMay 19, 2023
Transfer Doc0000644399
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLYNNFIELD MA
Recording DateMay 24, 2023
Property Address159 CHESTNUT ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-2423
Document Number0000644399
Instrument DateMay 19, 2023
Instrument644399
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address159 CHESTNUT ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-2423

May 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLYNNFIELD MA
Recording DateMay 24, 2023
Property Address159 CHESTNUT ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-2423
Document Number0000644408
Instrument DateMay 19, 2023
Instrument644408
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address159 CHESTNUT ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940-2423

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Lynnfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionLynnfield Town
Unified School DistrictLynnfield School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$11,359.00 (+12.87%)$991,200 (+4.01%) Land $634,400 Building $350,000$1,133,308 (-8.08%)
2025$10,064.00 (+1.98%)$953,000 (+1.49%) Land $609,800 Building $343,200$1,232,910
2024$9,869.00 (+5.09%)$939,000 (+12.98%) Land $600,800 Building $338,200
2023$9,391.00$831,100 Land $519,900 Building $311,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1979–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 6
Most Recent ClaimMar 2010 · Severe Storms And 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLYNNFIELD CENTER WATER DISTRICT
serves 8,525 people · EPA ID MA3164000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead4 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber		980 / 880

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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