Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 252 Water St, #258, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 5,304 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,548 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (Feb 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $4,154 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 184 0000 0078 A |
| Primary APN | 184 0000 0078 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,304 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 7,562 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,734 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,734 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 5,548 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 184 0000 0078 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 WATER ST, 258 |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-5131 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 251300 |
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 WATER ST, 258, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-5131 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3654 / 90 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Property Address | 252 WATER ST # 258, 258, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-5131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 017572-101 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Book Page | 17572/101 |
| Instrument | 22132 |
| Name | READING COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $4,154.00 | $480,792 (-34.03%) Land $118,322 Building $362,470 | $800,908 (-26.62%) |
| 2025 | $728,800 (+6.57%) Land $168,900 Building $559,900 | $1,091,455 | |
| 2024 | $683,900 (+15.64%) Land $116,200 Building $567,700 | ||
| 2023 | $591,400 Land $97,000 Building $494,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 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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