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$511,260$370 / 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 94How 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 $266,000 on Jul 30, 2018

38 SYLVESTER ST

LAWRENCE, MA 01843
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,380 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.
3,096 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

$511K
$482K low$541K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$266,000 · Jul 30, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,899 (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.$451,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$152,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$299,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$412,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$501,412

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.Colonial
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.Hot Water
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.

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

E
Frost Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Frost Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

38 Sylvester 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 81% of homes in Essex County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% 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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$209K$715K

This home is worth more than 41% 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$511,260
CheaperTypical $530,459Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$370
CheaperTypical $390Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,380 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size3,096 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1943Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 38 Sylvester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 01843Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$511,26041% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37043% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,380 ft²42% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,096 ft²4% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than195059% of homes44% of homes

About 38 Sylvester St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA is $511,260 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $481,779 to $540,741. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

38 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA last sold on Jul 30, 2018 for $266,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA?

38 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,380 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 38 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA built?

38 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA?

38 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA is assigned to Frost Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Frost Middle School (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 38 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA compare to other homes in Lawrence 01843?

Among the 4,496 homes in Lawrence 01843, it is worth more than 41% of them ($511,260 against a typical $530,459), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($370 against a typical $390), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,380 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,096 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1950 against a typical 1943). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 19% 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 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA was $3,899. The county assessed it at $451,300.

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