Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 159 Andover St, #A, Lawrence, MA 01843
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 989 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.352 acres (15,353 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $2,694 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage Aug 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80 0002 0003 A |
| Primary APN | 80 0002 0003 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 989 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,605 sqft |
| Basement Area | 394 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 394 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,353 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 80 0002 0003 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 ANDOVER ST, A |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01843-2331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERSON PLACE 03 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 251700 |
159 Andover St, #A is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1994.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 ANDOVER ST, A, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-2331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4096 / 314 |
| Transfer Doc | 13488-123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Property Address | 159 ANDOVER ST # A, A, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-2331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0017826-91 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Book Page | 17826/91 |
| Instrument | 14522 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 337 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Property Address | 159 ANDOVER ST # A, A, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-2331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017545-125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17545/125 |
| Instrument | 19891 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Andover St, #A was $2,694, up 6.1% 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 | $2,694.00 (+6.15%) | $311,800 (+8.11%) Building $311,800 | $363,166 (+15.35%) |
| 2025 | $2,538.00 (+6.19%) | $288,400 (+11.61%) Building $288,400 | $314,830 |
| 2024 | $2,390.00 (+2.31%) | $258,400 (+12.4%) Building $258,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,336.00 | $229,900 Building $229,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Andover St, #A 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 159 Andover St, #A 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 716 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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