17 James St, Lawrence, MA 01843 Property Records

Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 17 James St, Lawrence, MA 01843

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,164 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.225 acres (9,785 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$42,750 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,865 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Transfer Jun 2023 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`177 0000 0018 1A`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`177 0000 0018 1A`
Alternative APN	`LAWR M:0177 B:0000 L:0018 1`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,164 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,643 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,785 sqft (0.225 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	177 0000 0018 1A
Street Address	17 JAMES ST
City	LAWRENCE
State	MA
Zip	01843-1937
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Lot Number	18 1
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Township / Civil Division	LAWRENCE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4009
Census Tract	251800

Owner

Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	17 JAMES ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-1937
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 5, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jun 30, 2023	Redemption Deed, Transfer
Sep 8, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
Sep 8, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	17122 / 140
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Recording Date	Feb 5, 2026
Property Address	17 JAMES ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-1937
Document Number	018505-152
Book / Page	18505 / 152
Instrument Date	Feb 5, 2026
Instrument	1865
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 25, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17 JAMES ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-1937

June 2023: Redemption Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Redemption Deed
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2023
Property Address	17 JAMES ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-1937
Document Number	017774-208
Book / Page	17774 / 208
Instrument Date	Jun 27, 2023
Instrument	10222
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

September 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Recording Date	Sep 8, 2021
Property Address	17 JAMES ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-1937
Document Number	017122-140
Book / Page	17122 / 140
Instrument Date	Sep 8, 2021
Instrument	30083
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 11, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	17 JAMES ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-1937

Mortgage

Document Number	0000030084
Date	Sep 8, 2021
Instrument	30084

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

September 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Recording Date	Sep 8, 2021
Property Address	17 JAMES ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-1937
Document Number	017122-134
Book / Page	17122 / 134
Instrument Date	Aug 23, 2021
Instrument	30081
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 7, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	17 JAMES ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-1937

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Lawrence City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Lawrence City
Unified School District	Lawrence School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,865.00 (+9.84%)	$552,800 (+15.46%) Land $191,600 Building $361,200	$696,920
2024	$4,429.00 (-0.2%)	$478,800 (+9.62%) Land $161,700 Building $317,100
2023	$4,438.00	$436,800 Land $144,200 Building $292,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (1990–2014)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2014 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2006 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 401 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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