178 Chestnut St, Lynn, MA 01902 Property Records

Essex County and Lynn City property record for 178 Chestnut St, Lynn, MA 01902

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	14 bd · 6 ba · 5,736 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size	0.075 acres (3,254 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$570,000 (Sep 2014)
Tax Bill	$13,445 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`B:095 L:608 S:007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`B:095 L:608 S:007`
Alternative APN	`LYNN M:095 B:608 L:007`

Interior

Bedrooms	14 Beds
Full Baths	6 Baths
Total Rooms	26 Rooms
Units	6 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	5,736 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	8,193 sqft
Basement Area	1,912 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,912 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1923
Effective Year Built	Effective 1923
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	3,254 sqft (0.075 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	178 CHESTNUT ST
City	LYNN
State	MA
Zip	01902-2981
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	B
Legal Block	608
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	LYNN MA
Township / Civil Division	LYNN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	206500

Owner

Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of April 14, 2026

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	176 WINDSOR AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1048
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Et Al (and Others)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 19, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	33552 / 103
Last Transfer Date	Apr 7, 2023
Transfer Doc	0041587-15
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LYNN MA
Recording Date	May 30, 2023
Property Address	178 CHESTNUT ST, LYNN, MA 01902-2981
Document Number	0041587-15
Book / Page	41587 / 15
Instrument Date	Apr 7, 2023
Instrument	20230530002390
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 25, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	176 WINDSOR AVE, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907-1048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Lynn City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Lynn City
Unified School District	Lynn School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$13,445.00 (+0.46%)	$1,297,800 (+2.11%) Land $176,200 Building $1,121,600
2024	$13,384.00 (+13.98%)	$1,271,000 (+20.69%) Land $167,500 Building $1,103,500
2023	$11,742.00	$1,053,100 Land $152,600 Building $900,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,213 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 / 2,000

May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.

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