Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 188 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $359,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,799 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 89 0000 0038 A |
| Primary APN | 89 0000 0038 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,516 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,320 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 89 0000 0038 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 PROSPECT ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-2832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 250700 |
188 Prospect St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2005.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 PROSPECT ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-2832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200519511 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9546 / 4 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 188 Prospect St was $5,799, up 2.8% 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 | $5,799.00 (+2.76%) | $671,200 (+4.68%) Land $114,000 Building $557,200 | $689,539 |
| 2025 | $5,643.00 (-12.44%) | $641,200 (-7.98%) Land $114,000 Building $527,200 | |
| 2024 | $6,445.00 (+3.42%) | $696,800 (+13.6%) Land $119,700 Building $577,100 | |
| 2023 | $6,232.00 | $613,400 Land $115,600 Building $497,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 188 Prospect St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 188 Prospect 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 829 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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