242 Eastern Ave

1,437 Sq. Ft.
$358 / Sq. Ft.
1,437
Sq. Ft.
$358
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Just a stones throw from the T, this property places you at the doorstep of Boston's vibrant heart, making your daily commute a breeze. The first floor is generously proportioned with high ceilings and hardwood flooring creating a spacious, welcoming atmosphere. Recently updated kitchen complete with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The adjacent dining room offers a built-in wine cooler for those who enjoy entertaining. A substantial grand staircase leads to 4 spacious bedrooms,...Just a stones throw from the T, this property places you at the doorstep of Boston's vibrant heart, making your daily commute a breeze. The first floor is generously proportioned with high ceilings and hardwood flooring creating a spacious, welcoming atmosphere. Recently updated kitchen complete with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The adjacent dining room offers a built-in wine cooler for those who enjoy entertaining. A substantial grand staircase leads to 4 spacious bedrooms, full bathroom and walk up attic. Newer roof & boiler. Seller is painting an upstairs bedroom prior to closing. Save over $250 on your mortgage with seller credits! Call today!
  1. Listed by Amanda Lane • Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Property Details for 242 Eastern Avenue

Town
Lynn
Area
MA-Lynn
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 01/31/2024 09:36 AM

Property Details for 242 Eastern Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73183714
Days on Market42
Taxes$4,379 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1910
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Lamacchia Realty, Inc., Amanda Lane

Sold By Re-yes Real Estate, Rosa Feliz

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Building Information for 242 Eastern Avenue

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,666 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,864 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,499

Property Taxes

$365

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 242 Eastern Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: FHA
  • Living Area: 1437.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ingalls
  • High School: Lynn English
  • Middle School: Thurgood
  • Neighborhood: Eastern Lynn / Swampscott
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Oven - ENERGY STAR
  • Basement Features: Walk Out, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cleared
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Ocean, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Attic Vent Elec.
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: Lynn
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: ADT Security System
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 2000380
  • Assessments: $392,700
  • Book: 26905
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: R4
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1%

Property History for 242 Eastern Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73183714

$515,000—
Dec 27, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73183714

—
Dec 27, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73183714

—
Dec 12, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73183714

$539,000—
Nov 29, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73183714

$549,000—
Jun 8, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70502752

$218,000—
Jun 7, 2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70502752

—
Jun 6, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221307303

$218,000

+2.3% / yr

Dec 27, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70502752

$259,999—
Dec 1, 2006

Canceled

MLS PIN #70408037

$264,999—
Jun 16, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70408037

$275,000—
Mar 26, 2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70321322

$299,000—
Jan 26, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70321322

$299,000—
Dec 30, 2005

Expired

MLS PIN #70219006

$310,000—
Jul 1, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70219006

$310,000—
Apr 29, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #135940669

$203,000

+13.0% / yr

Apr 29, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30796082

$203,000—
Mar 25, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #30796082

—
Dec 10, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30796082

$229,000—
Nov 18, 1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87112432

$50,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73183714

$515,000
12/27/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73183714

—
12/27/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73183714

—
12/12/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73183714

$539,000
11/29/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73183714

$549,000
06/08/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70502752

$218,000
06/07/2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70502752

—
06/06/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221307303

$218,000

+2.3% / yr

12/27/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70502752

$259,999
12/01/2006

Canceled

MLS PIN #70408037

$264,999
06/16/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70408037

$275,000
03/26/2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70321322

$299,000
01/26/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70321322

$299,000
12/30/2005

Expired

MLS PIN #70219006

$310,000
07/01/2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70219006

$310,000
04/29/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #135940669

$203,000

+13.0% / yr

04/29/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #30796082

$203,000
03/25/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #30796082

—
12/10/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30796082

$229,000
11/18/1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87112432

$50,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 242 Eastern Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$176,400Additions$289,600Total$466,000
Tax Record2025$4,828 ($402 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,437 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,437 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt722 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,668 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1965ZoningR4CountyESSEXAPNLYNN M:104 B:525 L:013

Schools near 242 Eastern Avenue

This home is within Lynn School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
William R Fallon Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ingalls Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Public6 to 8

Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Lamacchia Realty, Inc., Amanda Lane

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