Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 137 Abbott St, Lawrence, MA 01843
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,136 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,047 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,548 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 81 0000 0078 A |
| Primary APN | 81 0000 0078 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,136 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,196 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,047 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 81 0000 0078 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 137 ABBOTT ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01843-1805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 251600 |
137 Abbott St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 ABBOTT ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-1805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202410517 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18029 / 63 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 Abbott St was $5,548, up 8.8% 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 | $5,548.00 (+8.76%) | $642,100 (+10.76%) Land $156,800 Building $485,300 | $694,622 |
| 2025 | $5,101.00 (+1.57%) | $579,700 (+6.78%) Land $121,200 Building $458,500 | |
| 2024 | $5,022.00 (+2.39%) | $542,900 (+12.45%) Land $131,200 Building $411,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,905.00 | $482,800 Land $121,700 Building $361,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Abbott 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.
The area around 137 Abbott St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 442 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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