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$423,639$470 / 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 $238,000 on Oct 31, 2017

38 FOREST ST

LAWRENCE, MA 01841
2
Beds
1
Baths
902 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1938
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

$424K
$390K low$457K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$238,000 · Oct 31, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,168 (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.$360,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$242,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$404,510

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.Bungalow
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.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

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.

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 · 2.0 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 Forest 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 90% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Lawrence 01841
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Lawrence 01841
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Lawrence 01841

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
$211K$702K

This home is worth more than 40% 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$423,639
CheaperTypical $452,950Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$470
CheaperTypical $335Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area902 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,294 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 38 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 01841Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$423,63940% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47094% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than902 ft²5% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac35% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than193872% of homes37% of homes

About 38 Forest St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Forest St, Lawrence, MA is $423,639 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $389,853 to $457,425. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

38 Forest St, Lawrence, MA last sold on Oct 31, 2017 for $238,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 Forest St, Lawrence, MA?

38 Forest St, Lawrence, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 902 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 38 Forest St, Lawrence, MA built?

38 Forest St, Lawrence, MA was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Forest St, Lawrence, MA?

38 Forest 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 Forest St, Lawrence, MA compare to other homes in Lawrence 01841?

Among the 6,375 homes in Lawrence 01841, it is worth more than 40% of them ($423,639 against a typical $452,950), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($470 against a typical $335), it is bigger than 5% of them (902 ft² against a typical 2,294 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1938 against a typical 1915). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 10% 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 Forest St, Lawrence, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Forest St, Lawrence, MA was $3,168. The county assessed it at $360,000.

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