Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 196 West St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,663 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,668 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 191 0000 0019 A |
| Primary APN | 191 0000 0019 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,663 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,606 sqft |
| Basement Area | 863 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 863 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,663 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 191 0000 0019 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 WEST ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-3444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 250300 |
196 West St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 WEST ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-3444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 West St was $1,668, 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 | $1,668.00 (+0.36%) | $193,100 (+2.22%) Land $75,900 Building $117,200 | $449,794 (+17.95%) |
| 2025 | $1,662.00 (-14.02%) | $188,900 (-9.62%) Land $75,900 Building $113,000 | $381,330 |
| 2024 | $1,933.00 (+12.91%) | $209,000 (+24.04%) Land $79,700 Building $129,300 | |
| 2023 | $1,712.00 | $168,500 Land $77,000 Building $91,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 West 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 196 West 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 744 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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