Essex County and Lynn City property record for 479 Chestnut St, Lynn, MA 01902
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,501 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,569 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $262,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,844 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B:085 L:486 S:015 |
| Primary APN | B:085 L:486 S:015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,501 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,618 sqft |
| Basement Area | 913 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 913 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,569 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 479 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | LYNN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01902-2723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 486 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 205200 |
479 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 479 CHESTNUT ST, LYNN, MA 01902-2723 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34003 / 573 |
| Transfer Doc | 33335-293 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Property Address | 479 CHESTNUT ST, LYNN, MA 01902-2723 |
| Document Number | 37389-157 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 479 CHESTNUT ST LYNN MA 019022723, LYNN, MA 01902-2723 |
| Document Number | 37389-157 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Book Page | 037389/000157 |
| Instrument | 1903191630 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 18, 2039 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 479 Chestnut St was $5,844, up 5.9% 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 | $5,844.00 (+5.95%) | $564,100 (+7.69%) Land $189,600 Building $374,500 | $481,745 |
| 2024 | $5,516.00 (+3.43%) | $523,800 (+9.51%) Land $171,200 Building $352,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,333.00 | $478,300 Land $171,200 Building $307,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 479 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 479 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.
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 992 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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