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$648,241$259 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

157 BOWDOIN ST

LAWRENCE, MA 01843
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,506 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$648K
$602K low$695K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,130 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$593,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$226,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$367,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$554,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$581,598

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Wetherbee Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Lawrence School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01843These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.92

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,979
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,139 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,170
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,327
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

157 Bowdoin St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 92% of homes in Lawrence 01843
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Essex County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Lawrence 01843
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Lawrence 01843

What homes are worth in Lawrence 01843

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$209K$717K

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Lawrence 01843.

How it measures up in Lawrence 01843

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lawrence 01843.

Estimated value$648,241
CheaperTypical $526,238Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$259
CheaperTypical $388Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area2,506 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1944Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 157 Bowdoin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 01843Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$648,24192% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2599% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than2,506 ft²75% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac83% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than194955% of homes41% of homes

About 157 Bowdoin St

How much is 157 Bowdoin St, Lawrence, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Bowdoin St, Lawrence, MA is $648,241 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $601,781 to $694,701. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 Bowdoin St, Lawrence, MA last sell?

157 Bowdoin St, Lawrence, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 157 Bowdoin St, Lawrence, MA?

157 Bowdoin St, Lawrence, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,506 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 157 Bowdoin St, Lawrence, MA built?

157 Bowdoin St, Lawrence, MA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 157 Bowdoin St, Lawrence, MA?

157 Bowdoin St, Lawrence, MA is assigned to Wetherbee Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Lawrence High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Lawrence School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Bowdoin St, Lawrence, MA compare to other homes in Lawrence 01843?

Among the 4,496 homes in Lawrence 01843, it is worth more than 92% of them ($648,241 against a typical $526,238), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($259 against a typical $388), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,506 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1949 against a typical 1944). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 43% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 157 Bowdoin St, Lawrence, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 157 Bowdoin St, Lawrence, MA was $5,130. The county assessed it at $593,700.

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