Essex County and Lynn City property record for 696 Boston St, Lynn, MA 01905
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 2,624 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $7,516 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B:021 L:296 S:002 |
| Primary APN | B:021 L:296 S:002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,624 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,168 sqft |
| Basement Area | 965 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 965 sqft |
| 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 | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 696 BOSTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | LYNN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01905-1278 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 296 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 205700 |
696 Boston St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2000.
Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 490319, EVERETT, MA 02149-0005 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 696 Boston St was $7,516, 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 | $7,516.00 (+5.87%) | $725,494 (+7.61%) Land $194,200 Building $531,294 | $759,653 |
| 2024 | $7,099.00 (-3.61%) | $674,200 (+2.07%) Land $180,600 Building $493,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,365.00 | $660,500 Land $199,800 Building $460,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 696 Boston St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1991 · Coastal Storm |
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 696 Boston 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 614 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 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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