Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 249 High St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 4,080 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,578 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70 0000 0017 A |
| Primary APN | 70 0000 0017 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Building Area | 4,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,815 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 9,780 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 70 0000 0017 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 HIGH ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-2828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Residential Multi-Family (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 250800 |
249 High St, a residential property, is held in a trust.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 63 BROADWAY, METHUEN, MA 01844-3877 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 High St was $10,578, up 6.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,578.00 (+6.45%) | $1,224,300 (+8.42%) Land $154,500 Building $1,069,800 |
| 2025 | $9,937.00 (-7.24%) | $1,129,200 (-2.5%) Land $154,500 Building $974,700 |
| 2024 | $10,713.00 (+4.34%) | $1,158,200 (+14.62%) Land $149,300 Building $1,008,900 |
| 2023 | $10,267.00 | $1,010,500 Land $128,700 Building $881,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 249 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 249 High 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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