Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 261 Methuen St, Lawrence, MA 01840
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,676 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145 0000 0050 A |
| Primary APN | 145 0000 0050 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,676 sqft (0.13 acres) |
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| Account Number | 145 0000 0050 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 METHUEN ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01840 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 250100 |
261 Methuen St, a public works property, is owned by a company.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 METHUEN ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01840 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $102,700 (+5.01%) Land $92,000 Building $10,700 |
| 2025 | $97,800 (+5.5%) Land $87,100 Building $10,700 |
| 2024 | $92,700 Land $82,900 Building $9,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 261 Methuen 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008 · 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 261 Methuen 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 469 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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