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$559,008$355 / 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 93How 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 $524,900 on Jan 15, 2025

78 BEACON ST

LAWRENCE, MA 01843
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,575 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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

$559K
$519K low$599K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$524,900 · Jan 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,039 (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.$459,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$152,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$306,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$498,465

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.Cape Cod
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Frost Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Frost Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Lawrence High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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

78 Beacon 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 73% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Essex County

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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$202K$717K

This home is worth more than 66% 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$559,008
CheaperTypical $525,925Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$355
CheaperTypical $385Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,575 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,553 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 78 Beacon St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 01843Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$559,00866% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35539% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,575 ft²51% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac32% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than195564% of homes48% of homes

About 78 Beacon St

How much is 78 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA is $559,008 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $518,983 to $599,033. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA last sell?

78 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA last sold on Jan 15, 2025 for $524,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA?

78 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,575 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 78 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA built?

78 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA?

78 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA is assigned to Frost Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Frost Middle School (middle), rated C+; 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 78 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA compare to other homes in Lawrence 01843?

Among the 4,496 homes in Lawrence 01843, it is worth more than 66% of them ($559,008 against a typical $525,925), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($355 against a typical $385), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,575 ft² against a typical 1,553 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1955 against a typical 1946). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 27% 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 78 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Beacon St, Lawrence, MA was $4,039. The county assessed it at $459,000.

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