Essex County and Lynn City property record for 4 Forest St, Lynn, MA 01904
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,024 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,212 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $86,500 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,899 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B:055 L:206 S:001 |
| Primary APN | B:055 L:206 S:001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,024 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,196 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,554 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,212 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 4 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | LYNN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01904-2871 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 206 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 205500 |
4 Forest St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 FOREST ST, LYNN, MA 01904-2871 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Forest St was $5,899, up 6.9% 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 | $5,899.00 (+6.89%) | $569,400 (+8.64%) Land $202,300 Building $367,100 | $739,167 |
| 2024 | $5,519.00 (-0.07%) | $524,100 (+5.81%) Land $190,100 Building $334,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,523.00 | $495,300 Land $184,200 Building $311,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow |
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.
Wildfire risk around 4 Forest St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 699 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 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.
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