Essex County and Lynn City property record for 5 Nicholson St, Lynn, MA 01905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,773 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,764 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B:023 L:366 S:046 |
| Primary APN | B:023 L:366 S:046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,773 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,279 sqft |
| Basement Area | 990 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 990 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,499 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 NICHOLSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | LYNN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01905-1320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 366 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 205600 |
5 Nicholson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2005.
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 | 5 NICHOLSON ST, LYNN, MA 01905-1320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Property Address | 5 NICHOLSON ST, LYNN, MA 01905-1320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38833-269 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38833/269 |
| Instrument | 20200818001160 |
| Name | BROTHERHOOD CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Nicholson St was $5,764, up 3.5% 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 | $5,764.00 (+3.52%) | $556,400 (+5.22%) Land $220,400 Building $336,000 | $596,695 |
| 2024 | $5,568.00 (+5.26%) | $528,800 (+11.47%) Land $219,000 Building $309,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,290.00 | $474,400 Land $202,100 Building $272,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Nicholson St 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Nicholson 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 | Indirect 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 455 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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