Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 259 Prospect St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,175 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,008 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90 0000 0087 A |
| Primary APN | 90 0000 0087 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,175 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,466 sqft |
| Basement Area | 878 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 878 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,625 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 90 0000 0087 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 PROSPECT ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-2831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARRIAGE HILL ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 250700 |
259 Prospect St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 PROSPECT ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-2831 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14665 / 107 |
| Transfer Doc | 014665-107 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 259 Prospect St was $4,008, up 3% 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 | $4,008.00 (+3.03%) | $463,900 (+4.93%) Land $80,100 Building $383,800 | $500,537 |
| 2025 | $3,890.00 (-7.23%) | $442,100 (-2.47%) Land $80,100 Building $362,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,193.00 (+3.81%) | $453,300 (+14.04%) Land $84,200 Building $369,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,039.00 | $397,500 Land $81,300 Building $316,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Prospect St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 259 Prospect 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 | 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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