Essex County and Lynn City property record for 17 Tower Ave, Lynn, MA 01905
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,539 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $570,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,834 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Refinance May 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B:021 L:294 S:007 |
| Primary APN | B:021 L:294 S:007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,572 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,098 sqft |
| Basement Area | 916 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 916 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,539 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 TOWER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LYNN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01905-1913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 294 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 205700 |
17 Tower Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 TOWER AVE, LYNN, MA 01905-1913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| May 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| May 18, 2018 | Foreclosure |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 36729 / 306 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 040525-229 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 TOWER AVE, LYNN, MA 01905-1913 |
| Document Number | 040525-229 |
| Book / Page | 40525 / 229 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211129003750 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 TOWER AVE, LYNN, MA 01905-1913 |
| Document Number | 20211129003760 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211129003760 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17 TOWER AVE, LYNN, MA 01905-1913 |
| Document Number | 36729-306 |
| Book / Page | 036729 / 000306 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1805214120 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,599.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 TOWER AVE LYNN MA 019051913, LYNN, MA 01905-1913 |
| Document Number | 36729-308 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036729/000308 |
| Instrument | 1805214130 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 20, 2048 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17 TOWER AVE, LYNN, MA 01905-1913 |
| Document Number | 36726-189 |
| Book / Page | 036726 / 000189 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1805184910 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,215.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 13801 WIRELESS WAY OKLAHOMA CITY OK 731342500, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73134-2500 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 17 TOWER AVE, LYNN, MA 01905-1913 |
| Document Number | 35618-286 |
| Book / Page | 035618 / 000286 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2016 |
| Instrument | 1701180152 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,215.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13801 WIRELESS WAY OKLAHOMA CITY OK 731342500, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73134-2500 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Tower Ave was $7,834, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Lynn City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Lynn City |
| Unified School District | Lynn School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,834.00 (+5.74%) | $756,167 (+7.47%) Land $197,300 Building $558,867 | $758,497 |
| 2024 | $7,409.00 (-3.55%) | $703,600 (+2.12%) Land $183,500 Building $520,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,682.00 | $689,000 Land $202,900 Building $486,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Tower Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1991.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1991 · Coastal Storm |
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 17 Tower Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | LYNN WATER AND SEWER COMM serves 101,253 people · EPA ID MA3163000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 614 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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