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$396,332$215 / 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 95How 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

38 MELROSE ST

LAWRENCE, MA 01841
6
Beds
2
Baths
1,841 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.
2,870 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.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$396K
$378K low$415K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,405 (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.$386,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$94,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$292,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$661,390

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.0.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

M
Guilmette Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Guilmette Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 0.2 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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 Melrose 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
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 76% 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
$208K$701K

This home is worth more than 32% 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$396,332
CheaperTypical $452,871Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $335Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area1,841 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,276 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size2,870 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 38 Melrose St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 01841Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$396,33232% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2153% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,841 ft²39% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,870 ft²7% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than191048% of homes24% of homes

About 38 Melrose St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Melrose St, Lawrence, MA is $396,332 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $377,984 to $414,680. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

38 Melrose St, Lawrence, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Melrose St, Lawrence, MA?

38 Melrose St, Lawrence, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,841 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 38 Melrose St, Lawrence, MA built?

38 Melrose St, Lawrence, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Melrose St, Lawrence, MA?

38 Melrose St, Lawrence, MA is assigned to Guilmette Middle School (middle), rated C+; Guilmette Elementary School (elementary), rated D; 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 38 Melrose St, Lawrence, MA compare to other homes in Lawrence 01841?

Among the 6,375 homes in Lawrence 01841, it is worth more than 32% of them ($396,332 against a typical $452,871), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($215 against a typical $335), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,841 ft² against a typical 2,276 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (2,870 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1910 against a typical 1915). 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 38 Melrose St, Lawrence, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Melrose St, Lawrence, MA was $3,405. The county assessed it at $386,900.

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