Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 17 Durso Ave, Lawrence, MA 01843
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,527 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Dec 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $5,023 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 58 0000 0011 A |
| Primary APN | 58 0000 0011 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,527 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,722 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,387 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,387 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 58 0000 0011 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 DURSO AVE |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01843-2823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 251700 |
17 Durso Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1987.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 DURSO AVE, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-2823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Property Address | 17 DURSO AVE, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-2823 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 015949-252 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Book Page | 15949/252 |
| Instrument | 18719 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2029 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Durso Ave was $5,023, up 3.7% 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 | $5,023.00 (+3.74%) | $581,400 (+5.67%) Land $195,000 Building $386,400 | $570,814 (+8.79%) |
| 2025 | $4,842.00 (-1.51%) | $550,200 (+3.52%) Land $163,800 Building $386,400 | $524,685 |
| 2024 | $4,916.00 (-4.69%) | $531,500 (+4.69%) Land $143,500 Building $388,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,158.00 | $507,700 Land $143,500 Building $364,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Durso Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 17 Durso Ave 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 |
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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 510 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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