Essex County and Lynn City property record for 281 Ocean St, Apt 2, Lynn, MA 01902
| Property Type | Condominium |
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| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 750 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 0.404 acres (17,585 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,934 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2022 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LYNN M:081 B:576 L:010 S:002 |
| Primary APN | LYNN M:081 B:576 L:010 S:002 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 750 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 890 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1865 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 17,585 sqft (0.404 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 281 OCEAN ST, 2 |
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| City | LYNN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01902-3264 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 576 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 206700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Diamond Historic District listed 1996 · 590 contributing resources · NRIS 96001040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
281 Ocean St, Apt 2 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of July 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 OCEAN ST, 2, LYNN, MA 01902-3264 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2024 | Condominium Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Condominium Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 281 OCEAN ST APT 2, 2, LYNN, MA 01902-3264 |
| Document Number | 042055-133 |
| Book / Page | 42055 / 133 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240405000580 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 281 OCEAN ST APT 2, 2, LYNN, MA 01902-3264 |
| Document Number | 240405000590 |
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| Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240405000590 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 042055-158 |
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| Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Book Page | 42055/158 |
| Instrument | 20240405000600 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Property Address | 281 OCEAN ST APT 2, 2, LYNN, MA 01902-3264 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 041294-455 |
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| Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Book Page | 41294/455 |
| Instrument | 20221110000180 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 281 OCEAN ST APT 2, 2, LYNN, MA 01902-3264 |
| Document Number | 37717-124 |
| Book / Page | 037717 / 000124 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1907317420 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,231.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 281 OCEAN ST #2 LYNN MA 019023264, 2, LYNN, MA 01902-3264 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Ocean St, Apt 2 was $3,934, up 2.1% 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 | $3,934.00 (+2.08%) | $379,700 (+3.74%) Building $379,700 | $321,860 |
| 2024 | $3,854.00 (+18.44%) | $366,000 (+25.43%) Building $366,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,254.00 | $291,800 Building $291,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Ocean St, Apt 2 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.
The area around 281 Ocean St, Apt 2 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 |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 137 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.
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