Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 239 Water St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 707 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.043 acres (1,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jun 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $2,560 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 184 0000 0070 BA |
| Primary APN | 184 0000 0070 BA |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 707 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,469 sqft |
| Basement Area | 442 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 442 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,860 sqft (0.043 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 184 0000 0070 BA |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 239 WATER ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-5139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 B |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 251300 |
239 Water St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1989.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 WATER ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-5139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 239 Water St was $2,560, up 0.9% 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 | $2,560.00 (+0.87%) | $296,300 (+2.74%) Land $74,900 Building $221,400 | $336,296 (+4.06%) |
| 2025 | $2,538.00 (+2.92%) | $288,400 (+8.18%) Land $74,900 Building $213,500 | $323,190 |
| 2024 | $2,466.00 (+16.16%) | $266,600 (+27.56%) Land $78,700 Building $187,900 | |
| 2023 | $2,123.00 | $209,000 Land $76,000 Building $133,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 239 Water St in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · 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 239 Water 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 |
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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 440 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 |
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