255 Chestnut St, Lynn, MA 01902 Property Records

Essex County and Lynn City property record for 255 Chestnut St, Lynn, MA 01902

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,702 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.06 acres (2,605 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$7,551 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`B:083 L:506 S:013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`B:083 L:506 S:013`
Alternative APN	`LYNN M:083 B:506 L:013`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,702 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,349 sqft
Basement Area	1,351 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,351 sqft

Exterior

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	2,605 sqft (0.06 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	255 CHESTNUT ST
City	LYNN
State	MA
Zip	01902-2857
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R4
Legal Block	506
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	LYNN MA
Township / Civil Division	LYNN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	206300

Owner

255 Chestnut St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2022.

Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	255 CHESTNUT ST, LYNN, MA 01902-2857
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Et Al (and Others)

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 3, 2022
Deed Sale	Feb 3, 2022
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 25, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	040704-406
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LYNN MA
Recording Date	Feb 3, 2022
Property Address	255 CHESTNUT ST, LYNN, MA 01902-2857
Document Number	040704-406
Book / Page	40704 / 406
Instrument Date	Jan 25, 2022
Instrument	20220203004420
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 15, 2022

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
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	255 CHESTNUT ST, LYNN, MA 01902-2857

Mortgage

Document Number	040704-409
Date	Feb 3, 2022
Book Page	40704/409
Instrument	20220203004430

Lender

Name	AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Chestnut St was $7,551, up 7.1% from the year before.

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	Assessed Market Value
2025	$7,551.00 (+7.09%)	$728,881 (+8.85%) Land $188,300 Building $540,581	$674,333
2024	$7,051.00 (-0.28%)	$669,600 (+5.58%) Land $169,900 Building $499,700
2023	$7,071.00	$634,200 Land $169,900 Building $464,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 255 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 255 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.

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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