Essex County and Lynn City property record for 85 Allen Ave, Lynn, MA 01902
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,088 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,554 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,757 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B:084 L:689 S:012 |
| Primary APN | B:084 L:689 S:012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,387 sqft |
| Basement Area | 824 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 824 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,554 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 85 ALLEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LYNN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01902-3532 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Block | 689 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LYNN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 206200 |
85 Allen Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Essex County and Lynn City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 ALLEN AVE, LYNN, MA 01902-3532 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 31965 / 81 |
| Transfer Doc | 0031965-81 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Allen Ave was $6,757, 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 | $6,757.00 (+6.97%) | $652,228 (+8.72%) Land $193,800 Building $458,428 | $709,686 |
| 2024 | $6,317.00 (-0.72%) | $599,900 (+5.12%) Land $174,900 Building $425,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,363.00 | $570,700 Land $174,900 Building $395,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Allen Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 85 Allen Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 992 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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