53 Highland Ave, Lynn, MA 01902 Property Records

Essex County and Lynn City property record for 53 Highland Ave, Lynn, MA 01902

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,264 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.214 acres (9,335 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$430,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$7,629 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`B:083 L:708 S:025`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`B:083 L:708 S:025`
Alternative APN	`LYNN M:083 B:708 L:025`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,264 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,450 sqft
Basement Area	1,132 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,132 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1964
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,335 sqft (0.214 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	53 HIGHLAND AVE
City	LYNN
State	MA
Zip	01902-3513
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Block	708
Legal Lot Number	25
Jurisdiction	LYNN MA
Township / Civil Division	LYNN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	206800

Owner

53 Highland Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.

Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	53 HIGHLAND AVE, LYNN, MA 01902-3513
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 18, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 18, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 6, 2008
Deed Book / Page	36026 / 259
Transfer Doc	036026-259
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LYNN MA
Recording Date	Jul 18, 2017
Property Address	53 HIGHLAND AVE, LYNN, MA 01902-3513
Document Number	36026-259
Book / Page	36026 / 259
Instrument	331
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$49.30
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	53 HIGHLAND AVE, LYNN, MA 01902-3513

Mortgage

Document Number	360260262
Date	Jul 18, 2017
Instrument	36026/0262

Lender

Name	MSA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 18, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Highland Ave was $7,629, up 7% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Lynn City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Lynn City
Unified School District	Lynn School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$7,629.00 (+7.04%)	$736,410 (+8.81%) Land $227,200 Building $509,210	$739,053
2024	$7,127.00 (-0.75%)	$676,800 (+5.09%) Land $205,000 Building $471,800
2023	$7,181.00	$644,000 Land $205,000 Building $439,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 53 Highland Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 53 Highland 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 898 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: AT&T, Starry, T-Mobile.

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