Essex County and Lynn City property record for 248 Chestnut St, Lynn, MA 01902
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,961 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,601 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $426,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $8,684 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B:083 L:712 S:039 |
| Primary APN | B:083 L:712 S:039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,961 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,031 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,214 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,214 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,601 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 248 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | LYNN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01902-2854 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 712 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 206300 |
248 Chestnut St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2005.
Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 CHESTNUT ST, LYNN, MA 01902-2854 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 24047 / 126 |
| Transfer Doc | 2288000338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 248 Chestnut St was $8,684, up 7.6% 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 | $8,684.00 (+7.65%) | $838,237 (+9.42%) Land $217,100 Building $621,137 | $773,720 |
| 2024 | $8,067.00 (-0.36%) | $766,100 (+5.51%) Land $196,000 Building $570,100 | |
| 2023 | $8,096.00 | $726,100 Land $196,000 Building $530,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 248 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 248 Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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 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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