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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

70 SYLVESTER ST

LAWRENCE, MA 01843
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,288 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.
3,720 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,345 (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.$618,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$154,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$463,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$578,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$705,982

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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(9)

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 · 0.6 mi
M
Frost Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 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

70 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.

  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Lawrence 01843
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 92% 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.

Living area2,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size3,720 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 70 Sylvester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 01843Essex County
Living areabigger than2,288 ft²71% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,720 ft²8% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than198592% of homes76% of homes

About 70 Sylvester St

When did 70 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA last sell?

70 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA last sold on Apr 6, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 70 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA?

70 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,288 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 70 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA built?

70 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 70 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA?

70 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 70 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA compare to other homes in Lawrence 01843?

Among the 4,496 homes in Lawrence 01843, it is bigger than 71% of them (2,288 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (3,720 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (1985 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 70 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Sylvester St, Lawrence, MA was $5,345. The county assessed it at $618,600.

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