Essex County and Lynn City property record for 72 Orchard St, Lynn, MA 01905
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,109 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,862 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | B:036 L:777 S:027 |
| Primary APN | B:036 L:777 S:027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,109 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,467 sqft |
| Basement Area | 830 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 830 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 72 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | LYNN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01905-2840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD PARK |
| Legal Block | 777 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 207200 |
72 Orchard St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2014.
Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 186 CHARGER ST, REVERE, MA 02151-2003 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33374 / 2 |
| Transfer Doc | 33374-2 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 72 Orchard St was $6,862, up 6.4% 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 | $6,862.00 (+6.4%) | $662,400 (+8.16%) Land $201,800 Building $460,600 | $717,648 |
| 2024 | $6,449.00 (+2.76%) | $612,400 (+8.79%) Land $185,400 Building $427,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,276.00 | $562,900 Land $165,200 Building $397,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Orchard St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 88 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 90 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 82 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 29 of 82 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 72 Orchard 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 |
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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 650 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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