279 Erving Ave, Lawrence, MA 01841 Property Records

Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 279 Erving Ave, Lawrence, MA 01841

Property Summary

Property TypeAuto Repair, Garage
Details2 ba · 2,400 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.116 acres (5,046 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$200,000 (Jan 2008)
Tax Bill$5,839 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN170 0000 0103 A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN170 0000 0103 A
Alternative APN
  • LAWR M:0170 B:0000 L:0103

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,400 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area5,046 sqft (0.116 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number170 0000 0103 A
Street Address279 ERVING AVE
CityLAWRENCE
StateMA
Zip01841-3630
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage
Local Zoning CodeI2
Legal Lot Number103
JurisdictionLAWRENCE MA
Township / Civil DivisionLAWRENCE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3013
Census Tract250500

Owner

Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address19 WALNUT ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-3119
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 3, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 3, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 22, 1993 · Amount on Record
Transfer Doc14860-85
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Lawrence City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalityLawrence City
Unified School DistrictLawrence School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$5,839.00 (+0.43%)$323,300 (+2.37%) Land $166,400 Building $156,900
2025$5,814.00 (+10.07%)$315,800 (+15.8%) Land $158,900 Building $156,900
2024$5,282.00 (+4.1%)$272,700 (+13.63%) Land $139,000 Building $133,700
2023$5,074.00$240,000 Land $115,800 Building $124,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 39 policies
Nearby Flood Policies39 in force
Nearby Flood Claims86 (1987–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA10 of 86
Most Recent ClaimAug 2023 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 5 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2006 · 54 claims
  • Extreme Weather Conditons And Flooding, Oct 1996 · 4 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLAWRENCE WATER WORKS
serves 89,143 people · EPA ID MA3149000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2016
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 744 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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