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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $75,000 on Nov 25, 1996

85 AMHERST ST # 87

LAWRENCE, MA 01843
4
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
2,016 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · Nov 25, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,011 (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.$569,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$139,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$430,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$485,000

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.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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 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 · 1.4 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

85 Amherst St # 87 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 66% of homes in Lawrence 01843
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 86% 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 area2,016 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 85 Amherst St # 87 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence 01843Essex County
Living areabigger than2,016 ft²66% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac50% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than197086% of homes64% of homes

About 85 Amherst St # 87

When did 85 Amherst St # 87, Lawrence, MA last sell?

85 Amherst St # 87, Lawrence, MA last sold on Nov 25, 1996 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 85 Amherst St # 87, Lawrence, MA?

85 Amherst St # 87, Lawrence, MA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,016 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 85 Amherst St # 87, Lawrence, MA built?

85 Amherst St # 87, Lawrence, MA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 Amherst St # 87, Lawrence, MA?

85 Amherst St # 87, 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 85 Amherst St # 87, Lawrence, MA compare to other homes in Lawrence 01843?

Among the 4,496 homes in Lawrence 01843, it is bigger than 66% of them (2,016 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1970 against a typical 1946). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 85 Amherst St # 87, Lawrence, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Amherst St # 87, Lawrence, MA was $5,011. The county assessed it at $569,400.

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