18 Melvin Avenue, Lynn MA 01902

Lynn, MA 01902 • East Lynn - Swampscott Line

$218,500

Beds

Baths

935

Sq Ft

$234

Price/Sq Ft

0.09

Acres

1900

Year Built

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Apr 21, 2006 • MLS# 70371363 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $249,900

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $218,500
                        

Difference: $31,400 (-12.6%)

Performance Metrics

87.4%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Average time

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $267

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $234
                        

This property sold for $234 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 54 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 16 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$234/sq ft

Area Median

$438/sq ft

Difference

46.6%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Motivated Sellers! This handy-man's special can not be beat. Located on the Swampscott line and near an active church parish, this home is sure to please. Great fenced in yard and plenty of parking for the growing family. Two big bedrooms upstairs, along with a an open concept lower level make this the ideal home for the money. The right family can occupy, provide some TLC and own for cheaper than renting! Hardwoods floors throughout.A fantastic opportunity awaits the right buyer for this gem

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Property History

Market Insights

56.2%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73574072

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🏡

Currently Listed

Sep 9, 2026

$499,000

MLS #73574072 - Active

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✓

Sold

Aug 7, 2006

$218,500

Property sold

Days on Market: 57

🏠

Listed for Sale

Apr 21, 2006

$249,900

Original listing

Agent: Brian LaPierre Office: Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
09/09/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$499,000	-	-	MLS #73574072 - Active
08/07/2006	✓ Sold	$218,500	-	-	Property sold
04/21/2006	🏠 Listed for Sale	$249,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2006	$2,100	$246,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$2,100

Tax Year 2006

Assessed Value

$246,200

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1900

Living Area 935 sq ft

Lot Size 0.09 acres

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling Wall Unit(s), Dual

Flooring Wood, Vinyl

Appliances Gas Water Heater, None

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup

Features Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle

Features Porch, Deck

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch, Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer None

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $2,100

Assessed Value $246,200

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Association Required No

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures None

Exclusions Refrigerator And Washer,Tv

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing Seller W/participate

Structure Type []

House Color Cream/Brwn

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Essex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 57 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1900

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

935 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, None

Interior Features: Walk-up Attic

Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)

Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1900

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Dual

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer:

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck

Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Total Parking Spaces: 5

Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

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Neighborhood

East Lynn - Swampscott Line

18 Melvin Avenue, Lynn MA 01902

Lynn, MA 01902

Listing Information

Listing Agent Brian LaPierre

Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Office Phone 978-927-8700

Agent MLS ID C9500898

Office MLS ID C95098

Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 11:57 PM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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