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$398,736$276 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $60,000 on Apr 15, 1998

285 MERRIMACK ST

LAWRENCE, MA 01843
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,447 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$399K
$388K low$409K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Apr 15, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,704 (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.$428,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$156,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$272,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$383,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$540,021

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Conventional
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
South Lawrence East Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Spark AcademyD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

285 Merrimack 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 less than 92% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 84% 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.

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$206K$744K

This home is worth more than 15% 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$398,736
CheaperTypical $530,404Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$276
CheaperTypical $390Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,447 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 285 Merrimack St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 01843Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$398,73615% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27612% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,447 ft²45% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac63% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than190016% of homes21% of homes

About 285 Merrimack St

How much is 285 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA is $398,736 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $388,153 to $409,319. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA last sell?

285 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA last sold on Apr 15, 1998 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 285 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA?

285 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,447 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 285 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA built?

285 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 285 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA?

285 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA is assigned to South Lawrence East Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Spark Academy (middle), 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 285 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA compare to other homes in Lawrence 01843?

Among the 4,496 homes in Lawrence 01843, it is worth more than 15% of them ($398,736 against a typical $530,404), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($276 against a typical $390), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,447 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1900 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 8% 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 285 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 285 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA was $3,704. The county assessed it at $428,700.

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