This meticulously maintained and charming Cape sits right on Flax Pond and is ready for its new owners to enjoy the quiet and peaceful water views from the freshly updated enclosed rear porch! Situated at the end of a dead end street this property has been lovingly cared for by its long-term owners and has numerous recent updates. First floor features fireplaced living room, dining room, and main bedroom all with hardwood flooring plus kitchen and full bath. Second floor has two more generously sized bedrooms plus additional full bathroom. Basement level is majority finished and includes electric fireplace unit. Spectacular level lot has panoramic water view that must be seen. Water view continues around to front of home as well. Home has new roof, all new windows, repaved driveway, has been freshly painted, and newer heating and electrical systems! Also has additional laundry hookup on first floor. DON'T MISS this amazing chance at a once-in-a-lifetime view!
Sold for $600,000
$600,000
78 Lake Ave, Lynn, MA 01904
3beds
1,456sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
7,988 Square Feet Lot
$688,100 Zestimate®
$412/sqft
$3,123 Estimated rent
Home value
$688,100
$654,000 - $723,000
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Electric fireplace unitDining roomNew roofSpectacular level lotWater viewNew windowsPanoramic water view
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Listed by:
The Ciavattieri Group 617-910-7723,
Keller Williams Realty 781-843-3200
Bought with:
Melissa Weinand
The Proper Nest Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73113878
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,456
- Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s), Water, Pond, Private Water View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond,Private,Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond, Private, Lake/Pond, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 7,988 Square Feet
- Features: Flood Plain, Cleared, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:086 B:171 L:016,1990505
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lynn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $412/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $512,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,713
- Date on market: 12/29/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2023 | Sold | $600,000+0%$412/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73113878 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2023 | Contingent | $599,999$412/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73113878 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2023 | Price change | $599,999-4%$412/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73113878 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $624,900+68%$429/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73113878 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2003 | Sold | $372,000$255/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,187 +3.9% | $597,200 +5.7% |
| 2024 | $5,952 +4.2% | $565,200 +10.3% |
| 2023 | $5,713 | $512,400 |
| 2022 | $5,713 +7.7% | $512,400 +25.9% |
| 2021 | $5,303 +5.5% | $407,000 +8.5% |
| 2020 | $5,026 -2.7% | $375,100 +3.8% |
| 2019 | $5,167 +5.9% | $361,300 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $4,881 +6.6% | $322,200 +9.8% |
| 2017 | $4,579 +3.4% | $293,500 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $4,427 -0.3% | $273,600 +3.2% |
| 2015 | $4,442 +13.5% | $265,200 +16.1% |
| 2014 | $3,912 -0.7% | $228,400 -1.8% |
| 2013 | $3,940 -1.5% | $232,700 -5.3% |
| 2012 | $3,998 -6.7% | $245,600 -7% |
| 2011 | $4,284 +4.6% | $264,100 +0.2% |
| 2010 | $4,095 +6.3% | $263,700 -12.8% |
| 2009 | $3,854 +1% | $302,500 -12.9% |
| 2008 | $3,816 +5.1% | $347,500 -0.4% |
| 2007 | $3,630 +10.6% | $349,000 +5.7% |
| 2006 | $3,281 +4.6% | $330,100 +7.1% |
| 2005 | $3,138 -6.1% | $308,300 +5.4% |
| 2004 | $3,342 +77.8% | $292,400 +105.5% |
| 2003 | $1,880 -37% | $142,300 -21.5% |
| 2001 | $2,983 +15.6% | $181,200 +24.5% |
| 1999 | $2,580 +15.6% | $145,500 +9.3% |
| 1995 | $2,231 | $133,100 |
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Neighborhood: 01904
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