Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 169 Howard St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,213 sqft · built 1864 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,619 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49 0000 0040 A |
| Primary APN | 49 0000 0040 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,213 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1864 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1864 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 49 0000 0040 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 169 HOWARD ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-2903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 250800 |
169 Howard St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2011.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 169 HOWARD ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-2903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12467 / 306 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Property Address | 169 HOWARD ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-2903 |
| Document Number | 15247-24 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15247-24 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 015247/000024 |
| Instrument | 25832 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 169 Howard St was $3,619, up 0.4% 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 | $3,619.00 (+0.42%) | $418,900 (+2.27%) Land $156,000 Building $262,900 | $475,911 (+12.5%) |
| 2025 | $3,604.00 (+8.82%) | $409,600 (+14.41%) Land $156,000 Building $253,600 | $423,035 |
| 2024 | $3,312.00 (-1.13%) | $358,000 (+8.58%) Land $150,800 Building $207,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,350.00 | $329,700 Land $130,000 Building $199,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 169 Howard 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 169 Howard 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 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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