Essex County and Lynn City property record for 38 Melvin Ave, Lynn, MA 01902
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,513 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,077 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,809 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B:105 L:422 S:051 |
| Primary APN | B:105 L:422 S:051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,513 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,944 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,077 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 38 MELVIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LYNN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01902-1214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 422 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 206400 |
38 Melvin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 MELVIN AVE, LYNN, MA 01902-1214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34714 / 124 |
| Transfer Doc | 034714-124 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Property Address | 38 MELVIN AVE, LYNN, MA 01902-1214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 037610-554 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37610/554 |
| Instrument | 20190624003700 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 325 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2046 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Melvin Ave was $5,809, 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 | $5,809.00 (+2.15%) | $560,700 (+3.81%) Land $199,800 Building $360,900 | $493,905 |
| 2024 | $5,687.00 (+5.65%) | $540,100 (+11.87%) Land $187,800 Building $352,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,383.00 | $482,800 Land $185,300 Building $297,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Melvin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 | 3 (2001–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 38 Melvin Ave 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 744 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: T-Mobile.
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