Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 13 Birch St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,532 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,116 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,098 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 152 0000 0076 A |
| Primary APN | 152 0000 0076 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,532 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,261 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,266 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,266 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,116 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 152 0000 0076 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13 BIRCH ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | 16 PARSONS ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 250600 |
13 Birch St, a duplex, is held in a trust since August 2024.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 BIRCH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-1112 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000130606 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Property Address | 13 BIRCH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841 |
| Document Number | 0000130606 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 130606 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 BIRCH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-1112 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 13 Birch St was $5,098, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Lawrence City |
| Unified School District | Lawrence School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,098.00 (+2.89%) | $590,000 (+4.78%) Land $115,700 Building $474,300 | $695,294 |
| 2025 | $4,955.00 (+9.02%) | $563,100 (+14.59%) Land $115,700 Building $447,400 | |
| 2024 | $4,545.00 (-5.15%) | $491,400 (+4.18%) Land $85,600 Building $405,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,792.00 | $471,700 Land $83,500 Building $388,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 13 Birch St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LAWRENCE WATER WORKS serves 89,143 people · EPA ID MA3149000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2016 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 916 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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