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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $21,450 on Sep 29, 1993

253 PROSPECT ST

LAWRENCE, MA 01841
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,680 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.
3,750 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$21,450 · Sep 29, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,454 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$506,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$101,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$404,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$506,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyEssex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water

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

E
Parthum Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Parthum Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Lawrence School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01841These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,889
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,591 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,780
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,109
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

253 Prospect 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Lawrence 01841
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Lawrence 01841

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lawrence 01841.

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size3,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 253 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 01841Essex County
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²35% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,750 ft²23% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than191049% of homes24% of homes

About 253 Prospect St

When did 253 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA last sell?

253 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA last sold on Sep 29, 1993 for $21,450, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA?

253 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 253 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA built?

253 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA?

253 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA is assigned to Parthum Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Parthum Middle School (middle), rated B-; Lawrence High School (high), rated F. All sit in Lawrence School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA compare to other homes in Lawrence 01841?

Among the 6,374 homes in Lawrence 01841, it is bigger than 35% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 2,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (3,750 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1910 against a typical 1915). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 253 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA was $4,454. The county assessed it at $506,100.

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