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42 Melvin Ave, Lynn, MA 01902 Property Records

Essex County and Lynn City property record for 42 Melvin Ave, Lynn, MA 01902

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,308 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.093 acres (4,064 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$550,000 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill$7,650 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNB:105 L:422 S:050

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNB:105 L:422 S:050
Alternative APN
  • LYNN M:105 B:422 L:050

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,308 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,654 sqft
Basement Area1,154 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,154 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1967
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,064 sqft (0.093 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address42 MELVIN AVE
CityLYNN
StateMA
Zip01902-1214
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Block422
Legal Lot Number50
JurisdictionLYNN MA
Township / Civil DivisionLYNN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract206400

Owner

Source: Essex County and Lynn City records · APN B:105 L:422 S:050

Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address42 MELVIN AVE, LYNN, MA 01902-1214
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 28, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 23, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
MSA LENDING LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 23, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 23, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 23, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page37688 / 30
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLYNN MA
Property Address42 MELVIN AVE, LYNN, MA 01902-1214
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number040023-364
DateJun 28, 2021
Book Page40023/364
Instrument20210628000470
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term337 Months
DueJul 01, 2049

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLYNN MA
Recording DateJul 23, 2019
Property Address42 MELVIN AVE, LYNN, MA 01902-1214
Document Number37688-30
Book / Page37688 / 30
Instrument DateJul 13, 2019
Instrument20190723002240
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address42 MELVIN AVE, LYNN, MA 01902-1214

Mortgage

Document Number190723002250
DateJul 23, 2019
Instrument190723002250
Lender
NameMSA LENDING LLC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Lynn City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalityLynn City
Unified School DistrictLynn School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$7,650.00 (+5.87%)$738,453 (+7.61%) Land $199,700 Building $538,753
2024$7,226.00 (-0.07%)$686,200 (+5.81%) Land $187,800 Building $498,400
2023$7,231.00$648,500 Land $185,200 Building $463,300

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2001–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimOct 2011 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2006 · 2 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax 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 USA.

Based on FCC filings for 744 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemLYNN WATER AND SEWER COMM
serves 101,253 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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