Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 20 Broadway, Lawrence, MA 01840
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 8,712 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.741 acres (32,298 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $13,408 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144 0000 0008 A |
| Primary APN | 144 0000 0008 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 8,712 sqft Garage |
| Basement Area | 3,360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 32,298 sqft (0.741 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 144 0000 0008 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 BROADWAY |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01840-1010 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | I2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 250100 |
20 Broadway, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2009.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 168 N POLICY ST, SALEM, NH 03079-1916 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200918870 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11670 / 232 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Broadway was $13,408.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,408.00 | $742,400 (+2.05%) Land $313,000 Building $429,400 |
| 2025 | $727,500 (+7.52%) Land $298,100 Building $429,400 | |
| 2024 | $676,600 (+14.37%) Land $255,200 Building $421,400 | |
| 2023 | $12,506.00 | $591,600 Land $213,200 Building $378,400 |
| 2020 | $13,714.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20 Broadway in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 20 Broadway 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 469 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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