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$228,764$285 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $1,020,000 on Mar 31, 2014

256 ESSEX ST APT TH2

LAWRENCE, MA 01840
Building report
2
Beds
1
Baths
802 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.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$229K
$208K low$249K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,020,000 · Mar 31, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,670 (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.$189,800 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$189,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$189,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyEssex
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water

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

E
Oliver Partnership SchoolD
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.2 mi
M
UP Academy OliverC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Lawrence School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01840These 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.181
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,116
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,555 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$30,408
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$43,051
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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

256 Essex St Apt Th2 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Lawrence 01840

What homes are worth in Lawrence 01840

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

This home
$115K$509K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Lawrence 01840.

How it measures up in Lawrence 01840

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lawrence 01840.

Estimated value$228,764
CheaperTypical $187,659Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$285
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area802 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,028 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1905Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 256 Essex St Apt Th2 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 01840Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$228,76469% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28586% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than802 ft²22% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than195082% of homes43% of homes

About 256 Essex St Apt Th2

How much is 256 Essex St Apt Th2, Lawrence, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Essex St Apt Th2, Lawrence, MA is $228,764 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $208,245 to $249,283. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Essex St Apt Th2, Lawrence, MA last sell?

256 Essex St Apt Th2, Lawrence, MA last sold on Mar 31, 2014 for $1,020,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Essex St Apt Th2, Lawrence, MA?

256 Essex St Apt Th2, Lawrence, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 802 square feet of living space.

When was 256 Essex St Apt Th2, Lawrence, MA built?

256 Essex St Apt Th2, Lawrence, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Essex St Apt Th2, Lawrence, MA?

256 Essex St Apt Th2, Lawrence, MA is assigned to Oliver Partnership School (elementary), rated D; UP Academy Oliver (middle), rated C+; 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 256 Essex St Apt Th2, Lawrence, MA compare to other homes in Lawrence 01840?

Among the 316 homes in Lawrence 01840, it is worth more than 69% of them ($228,764 against a typical $187,659), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($285 against a typical $211), it is bigger than 22% of them (802 ft² against a typical 2,028 ft²) and it is newer than 82% of them (1950 against a typical 1905). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than almost no 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 256 Essex St Apt Th2, Lawrence, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Essex St Apt Th2, Lawrence, MA was $1,670. The county assessed it at $189,800.

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