Sold for $969,000

$969,000

78 Lexington St, Lynn, MA 01902

5beds

2,743sqft

3 Family

Built in 1915

-- sqft lot

$1,015,400 Zestimate^®

$353/sqft

$3,263 Estimated rent

Home value

$1,015,400

$965,000 - $1.07M

$3,263/mo

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What's special

Come check out "pride in ownership" at 78 Lexington Street. Beautifully maintained and updated three family. Fantastic location on the Salem, Swampscott line and beaches. Unit 1 and Unit 2 have identical layouts with 2 bedrooms, living room, eat in kitchen, pantry and a great back deck for open space. Unit 1 updated 2023. Did you say open space? You should see the large yard with plenty of off-street parking and a grassy lawn to host your bbq. Third floor is spacious with open floor plan, living room,1 bedroom with walk-in closet, updated kitchen (2023), in unit laundry and a deck. Fully fenced in yard for Fido. This is a must see! Basement is lit and clean with laundry hook-up for two units, all separate metered for gas, electric and 3 hot water tanks. Second floor de-leaded. All windows replaced over the last 5 years. Please see attached list of updates on MLS. Unit 3 delivered vacant for new owner.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Features

Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room, Kitchen
Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,743
Total interior livable area: 2,743 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 6
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 6

Features

Patio & porch: Porch
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Waterfront features: 1 to 2 Mile To Beach

Lot

Size: 7,260 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: M:098 B:447 L:020,1998061
Zoning: R1

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 3 Family

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Stone, Granite
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Lynn

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $353/sqft
Tax assessed value: $847,700
Annual tax amount: $8,926
Date on market: 1/12/2026
Exclusions: Unit 2 W/D Belong To Tenant.
Total actual rent: 3800

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/31/2024	Sold	$969,000$353/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73293900 Report a problem
10/4/2024	Contingent	$969,000$353/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73293900 Report a problem
9/24/2024	Listed for sale	$969,000+115.3%$353/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73293900 Report a problem
5/26/2016	Sold	$450,000+5.9%$164/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
4/5/2016	Pending sale	$424,900$155/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly #71978850 Report a problem
3/29/2016	Listed for sale	$424,900$155/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Beverly #71978850 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,994 +0.8%	$868,100 +2.4%
2024	$8,926 +3.2%	$847,700 +9.3%
2023	$8,649	$775,700
2022	$8,649 +7.6%	$775,700 +25.7%
2021	$8,038 +4.8%	$616,900 +7.8%
2020	$7,670 +2.3%	$572,400 +9.2%
2019	$7,496 +6.7%	$524,200 +13%
2018	$7,027 +5.6%	$463,800 +8.7%
2017	$6,653 +20.8%	$426,500 +25.3%
2016	$5,508 +10.8%	$340,400 +14.7%
2015	$4,973 +7.2%	$296,900 +9.7%
2014	$4,637 +8.2%	$270,700 +7%
2013	$4,285 +3.2%	$253,100 -0.8%
2012	$4,153 +1.6%	$255,100 +1.3%
2011	$4,086 +8.4%	$251,900 +3.8%
2010	$3,768 -1.5%	$242,600 -19.2%
2009	$3,826 -17.1%	$300,300 -28.5%
2008	$4,614 +7.7%	$420,200 +2%
2007	$4,283 +5.7%	$411,800 +1.1%
2006	$4,051 +4.2%	$407,500 +6.7%
2005	$3,887 -1.7%	$381,800 +10.3%
2004	$3,956 +10.2%	$346,100 +27.4%
2003	$3,589 +39.1%	$271,700 +73.3%
2001	$2,581 +29.6%	$156,800 +39.6%
1999	$1,991 -7%	$112,300 -12.1%
1995	$2,142	$127,800