Google street view image for 159 Chestnut St, Lynnfield, MA 01940

Off market

$1,124,350

•

2.5 ba

•

3,164

sq ft

159 Chestnut St, Lynnfield, MA 01940

About this home

159 Chestnut St is a 3,164 square foot house on a 5.7 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lynnfield data, we estimate the home's value is $1,124,350.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

5.7 acresLot Size

$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,124,350

$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$986,500
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,513 sq ft
75 Perry Ave, Lynnfield, MA 01940
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$1,625,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,776 sq ft
17 Townsend Rd, Lynnfield, MA 01940
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,000,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths3,186 sq ft
12 Heritage Ln, Lynnfield, MA 01940
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,160,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,080 sq ft
605 Chestnut St, Lynnfield, MA 01940
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,307,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,152 sq ft
9 Tapley Rd, Lynnfield, MA 01940
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,150,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,529 sq ft
18 Heritage Ln, Lynnfield, MA 01940

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Market trends in 01940, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.4%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$124K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 159 Chestnut St

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,391 (+2.8%)

$519,900 + $311,200

$831,100

2022

$9,138 (+2.7%)

$494,200 + $267,900

$762,100

2021

$8,898 (+4.7%)

$415,200 + $255,300

$670,500

2020

$8,498 (+3.3%)

$355,200 + $255,300

$610,500

2019

$8,228 (+3.3%)

$336,200 + $255,300

$591,500

2018

$7,964 (+3.4%)

$336,200 + $242,600

$578,800

2017

$7,704 (−1.3%)

$316,500 + $242,600

$559,100

2016

$7,802 (+2.1%)

$310,600 + $227,500

$538,100

2015

$7,639 (+3.6%)

$309,800 + $217,400

$527,200

2014

$7,376 (+7.5%)

$309,800 + $189,600

$499,400

2013

$6,860 (−3.4%)

$273,000 + $189,900

$462,900

2012

$7,101 (+1.7%)

$296,700 + $201,300

$498,000

2011

$6,985 (+3.3%)

$316,500 + $201,300

$517,800

2010

$6,763

$336,200 + $190,500

$526,700

2009

Tax history for 159 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,391 (+2.8%)

$519,900 + $311,200

$831,100

2022

$9,138 (+2.7%)

$494,200 + $267,900

$762,100

2021

$8,898 (+4.7%)

$415,200 + $255,300

$670,500

2020

$8,498 (+3.3%)

$355,200 + $255,300

$610,500

2019

$8,228 (+3.3%)

$336,200 + $255,300

$591,500

2018

$7,964 (+3.4%)

$336,200 + $242,600

$578,800

2017

$7,704 (−1.3%)

$316,500 + $242,600

$559,100

2016

$7,802 (+2.1%)

$310,600 + $227,500

$538,100

2015

$7,639 (+3.6%)

$309,800 + $217,400

$527,200

2014

$7,376 (+7.5%)

$309,800 + $189,600

$499,400

2013

$6,860 (−3.4%)

$273,000 + $189,900

$462,900

2012

$7,101 (+1.7%)

$296,700 + $201,300

$498,000

2011

$6,985 (+3.3%)

$316,500 + $201,300

$517,800

2010

$6,763

$336,200 + $190,500

$526,700

2009

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,760
Basement Type: Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Pool Information
Pool Type: Inground
Has Pool

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,164
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,304
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 000023 - 000000 - 001777 - 000000

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 248,292
Municipality Name: LYNNFIELD
Acres: 5.7
Zoning Code: RB
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,164
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1980816

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

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Schools

Lynnfield Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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Lynnfield High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Lynnfield, MA • 01940

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.07M – $1.29M

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Home values near 159 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
200 Chestnut St, Lynnfield, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2227 Sq. Ft.	$1,035,227
175 Chestnut St, Lynnfield, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$854,362

Address	Redfin Estimate
186 Chestnut St, Lynnfield, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2615 Sq. Ft.	$1,031,094
172 Chestnut St, Lynnfield, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2620 Sq. Ft.	$1,032,198

Address	Redfin Estimate
177 Chestnut St, Lynnfield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1748 Sq. Ft.	$873,705
171 Chestnut St, Lynnfield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2872 Sq. Ft.	$1,018,424

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