Welcome to 26 Archer St in East Lynn, a beautifully renovated, move-in-ready home offering the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and value. An inviting alternative to condo living, this two-level property features a spacious kitchen, a versatile pantry/mudroom area ideal for extra storage and everyday organization, and a patio perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply unwinding. Enjoy the added convenience of a brand-new dishwasher and brand-new washer and dryer. The location truly shines, with the beach and Swampscott commuter rail within walking distance, plus convenient access to Boston in under an hour. Set in a quiet neighborhood close to local amenities, dining, and everyday conveniences, this home offers an appealing balance of coastal living and urban accessibility. Whether you're looking to make your first homeownership move or seeking a convenient place to call home, this East Lynn gem is a must-see opportunity!
Eastern Avenue, located between Lynn Shore Drive and the Swampscott line, is a coastal and residential Lynn neighborhood with oceanfront views and a steady sea-breeze atmosphere. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Eastern Avenue and Humphrey Street corridor, where corner markets, takeout counters, and small storefronts meet the rhythm of beach traffic. Triple-deckers and compact multifamily homes mix with mid-century apartment buildings, giving the streetscape a practical, lived-in look. Side streets funnel toward the shoreline for walks along the seawall and quick stops at pocket parks. The daily backdrop is water, salt air, and the long curve of the North Shore coast.
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Offer insights
26 Archer St · $449,900
$462K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $462K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
30 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.9%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Insulated doors
Insulated windows and screens
Full unfinished basement with interior entry and concrete floor
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms, both on the second floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the second floor, with tub and shower
Kitchen
Oven, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, refrigerator, and freezer
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry hookups in the basement, including an electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in both bedrooms
Vinyl flooring in the living and dining rooms
Stone or ceramic tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom
Heating & cooling
Oil baseboard heating
Window-unit cooling
Exterior features
Enclosed porch and deck
Fenced yard
Rain gutters
Ocean features; public beach 1 to 2 miles away
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Paved tandem driveway
2 open parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Block and stone foundation
Asphalt or composition shingle roof
Utilities
Public water and sewer
Circuit breakers with 100-amp service
HOA & community
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, walking and jogging trails, golf, a medical facility, highway access, a marina, schools, a T station, and a university
Electricity and solar
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East Lynn location Condo alternative a short walk to commuter Train, comfortable living, in Aborn school area new furnance and new water heaterMove in condition updated kitchen All Beaches are close.Great for first time homeowner 2 levels.Great potential area for entertaining Sit in Sunroom and relax!!! A Must see Completly renovated nothing to do but move in
Public Records
Oct 19, 2007
Sold
$120,000
$126/sq ft
MLS PIN #70548220
Oct 30, 2007
Price Changed
$139,900
$147/sq ft
Oct 30, 2007
Sold
$120,000
$126/sq ft
Sep 21, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 14, 2007
Price Changed
$159,900
$168/sq ft
Mar 28, 2007
Listed
$179,900
$189/sq ft
Backstreet East Lynn Swampscott line neighborhood one block from park sites this SF colonial w/2car parking and partially fenced yard.1st floor offers gracious open stairway, LR w/arch to DR w/built0in china,spacious e/I kitchen w/open arch to heated sunporch overlooking small side yard.2nd floor has 2 average size BRs w/slight eaves and a full dormered bathroom.Although cosmetically dated and in need of some TLC,home shows great potential and a significant value in a great neighborhood.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,914 (+5.7%)
$160,000 + $191,000
$351,000
2022
$3,704 (+4.3%)
$128,800 + $169,200
$298,000
2021
$3,551 (+3.1%)
$114,900 + $157,600
$272,500
2020
$3,445
$112,200 + $144,900
$257,100
2019
$3,446 (+0.5%)
$104,800 + $136,200
$241,000
2018
$3,430 (+18.5%)
$113,000 + $113,400
$226,400
2017
$2,894 (−1.0%)
$93,200 + $92,300
$185,500
2016
$2,924 (+3.1%)
$93,600 + $87,100
$180,700
2015
$2,837 (+7.3%)
$93,600 + $75,800
$169,400
2014
$2,645 (+9.2%)
$82,300 + $72,100
$154,400
2013
$2,423 (−1.9%)
$79,200 + $63,900
$143,100
2012
$2,471 (−4.1%)
$84,700 + $67,100
$151,800
2011
$2,576 (+5.8%)
$83,900 + $74,900
$158,800
2010
$2,434 (+6.4%)
$80,800 + $75,900
$156,700
2009
$2,288
$97,600 + $82,000
$179,600
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1965
Finished Sq. Ft.
949
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
949
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1997527
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Dec 1, 2025 • Active
Residential plumbing permit (1 & 2 family)
Plumbing
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
72% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lynn, MA • 01902
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Sun exposure
74/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Lynn. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.5 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 26 Archer St
$449,949
$49 over list price of $450K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $450K to $577K.