Essex County and Lynn City property record for 85 Adams St, Lynn, MA 01902
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,407 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,846 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $368,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,038 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B:084 L:702 S:010 |
| Primary APN | B:084 L:702 S:010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,407 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 949 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 949 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,846 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 85 ADAMS ST |
|---|---|
| City | LYNN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01902-3563 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 702 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 206200 |
85 Adams St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2004.
Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 ADAMS ST, LYNN, MA 01902-3563 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23358 / 181 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Adams St was $7,038, up 7% 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 | $7,038.00 (+7.01%) | $679,318 (+8.76%) Land $195,500 Building $483,818 | $772,575 |
| 2024 | $6,577.00 (-0.59%) | $624,600 (+5.26%) Land $176,400 Building $448,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,616.00 | $593,400 Land $176,400 Building $417,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Adams St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1992.
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 Claims | 1 (1992) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1992 · Winter 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.
The area around 85 Adams 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 |
|---|
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 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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