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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $500,000 on Jun 9, 2023

55 CONGRESS ST

LAWRENCE, MA 01841
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,448 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.
0.11 ac
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.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Jun 9, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,882 (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.$554,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$121,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$433,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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(13)

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 SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Hennessey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 0.7 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolF
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

55 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.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Lawrence 01841

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

Living area2,448 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,275 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1915Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 55 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 01841Essex County
Living areabigger than2,448 ft²55% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac41% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than192065% of homes30% of homes

About 55 Congress St

When did 55 Congress St, Lawrence, MA last sell?

55 Congress St, Lawrence, MA last sold on Jun 9, 2023 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 55 Congress St, Lawrence, MA?

55 Congress St, Lawrence, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,448 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 55 Congress St, Lawrence, MA built?

55 Congress St, Lawrence, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 55 Congress St, Lawrence, MA?

55 Congress St, Lawrence, MA is assigned to Bruce School (middle), rated C-; Hennessey Elementary School (elementary); 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 55 Congress St, Lawrence, MA compare to other homes in Lawrence 01841?

Among the 6,374 homes in Lawrence 01841, it is bigger than 55% of them (2,448 ft² against a typical 2,275 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1920 against a typical 1915). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 55 Congress St, Lawrence, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Congress St, Lawrence, MA was $4,882. The county assessed it at $554,800.

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