Essex County and Lynn City property record for 79 Menlo Ave, Lynn, MA 01905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,927 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jan 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,454 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B:024 L:384 S:051 |
| Primary APN | B:024 L:384 S:051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,612 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,927 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 79 MENLO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LYNN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01905-1006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 384 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 205600 |
79 Menlo Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1997.
Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 MENLO AVE, LYNN, MA 01905-1006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Menlo Ave was $5,454, up 3.9% 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 | $5,454.00 (+3.89%) | $526,400 (+5.58%) Land $199,900 Building $326,500 | $567,340 |
| 2024 | $5,250.00 (+3.55%) | $498,600 (+9.65%) Land $198,600 Building $300,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,070.00 | $454,700 Land $192,500 Building $262,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Menlo Ave 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 79 Menlo Ave 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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