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$472,385$297 / 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 92How 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 $190,000 on Dec 6, 2018

38 CONGRESS ST

LAWRENCE, MA 01841
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,591 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.
4,320 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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

$472K
$434K low$511K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$190,000 · Dec 6, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,682 (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.$426,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$144,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$281,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$397,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$499,729

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.0.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

M
Bruce SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Hennessey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.7 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 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

38 Congress 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 85% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Lawrence 01841
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Lawrence 01841

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

This home
$212K$709K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Lawrence 01841.

How it measures up in Lawrence 01841

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

Estimated value$472,385
CheaperTypical $452,679Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$297
CheaperTypical $336Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,591 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,254 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size4,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 38 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 01841Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$472,38557% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29729% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,591 ft²34% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,320 ft²31% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192065% of homes31% of homes

About 38 Congress St

How much is 38 Congress St, Lawrence, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Congress St, Lawrence, MA is $472,385 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $433,663 to $511,108. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Congress St, Lawrence, MA last sell?

38 Congress St, Lawrence, MA last sold on Dec 6, 2018 for $190,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Congress St, Lawrence, MA?

38 Congress St, Lawrence, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,591 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 38 Congress St, Lawrence, MA built?

38 Congress St, Lawrence, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Congress St, Lawrence, MA?

38 Congress St, Lawrence, MA is assigned to Bruce School (middle), rated D-; Hennessey Elementary School (elementary); 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 38 Congress St, Lawrence, MA compare to other homes in Lawrence 01841?

Among the 6,376 homes in Lawrence 01841, it is worth more than 57% of them ($472,385 against a typical $452,679), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($297 against a typical $336), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,591 ft² against a typical 2,254 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (4,320 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1920 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 15% 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 38 Congress St, Lawrence, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Congress St, Lawrence, MA was $3,682. The county assessed it at $426,100.

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