Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 23 Sparkle Dr, Lawrence, MA 01843
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,561 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.395 acres (17,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,479 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 196 0000 0030 A |
| Primary APN | 196 0000 0030 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,561 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,044 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,200 sqft (0.395 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 196 0000 0030 A |
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| Street Address | 23 SPARKLE DR |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01843-3012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 251800 |
23 Sparkle Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2007.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 SPARKLE DR, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-3012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007140336 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10593 / 269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Sparkle Dr was $4,479, up 3.2% 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 | $4,479.00 (+3.16%) | $518,400 (+5.07%) Land $225,200 Building $293,200 | $590,032 (+13.07%) |
| 2025 | $4,342.00 (+4.5%) | $493,400 (+9.84%) Land $200,200 Building $293,200 | $521,835 |
| 2024 | $4,155.00 (-4.33%) | $449,200 (+5.08%) Land $167,800 Building $281,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,343.00 | $427,500 Land $167,800 Building $259,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Sparkle Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1990.
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 |
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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 23 Sparkle Dr 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 348 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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