Essex County and Methuen City property record for 253 Lawrence St, Methuen, MA 01844
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
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| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,023 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15085 |
| Primary APN | 15085 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,023 sqft (0.069 acres) |
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| Account Number | 15085 |
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| Street Address | 253 LAWRENCE ST |
| City | METHUEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01844-3851 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Local Zoning Code | CN |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1C |
| Jurisdiction | METHUEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | METHUEN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 252502 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | First Baptist Church listed 1984 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 84002365 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
253 Lawrence St is owned by a company.
Source: Essex County and Methuen City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 LAWRENCE ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-3851 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Essex County and Methuen City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
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| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Methuen City |
| Unified School District | Methuen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,900 (+11.7%) Land $43,900 |
| 2024 | $39,300 Land $39,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 253 Lawrence 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.
Wildfire risk around 253 Lawrence St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | METHUEN WATER DEPT serves 53,059 people · EPA ID MA3181000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 346 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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