283 Colonial Rd, Lawrence, MA 01843 Property Records

Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 283 Colonial Rd, Lawrence, MA 01843

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$290,000 (Jul 2016)
Tax Bill	$4,468 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`57 0000 0016 A`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`57 0000 0016 A`
Alternative APN	`LAWR M:0057 B:0000 L:0016`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,404 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,893 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	57 0000 0016 A
Street Address	283 COLONIAL RD
City	LAWRENCE
State	MA
Zip	01843-3728
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Subdivision	LAND SOUTH LAWRENCE
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Township / Civil Division	LAWRENCE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1018
Census Tract	251700

Owner

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	283 COLONIAL RD, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-3728
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 20, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM CU
Nov 6, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 1, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	14711 / 26
Transfer Doc	0014711-26
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Property Address	283 COLONIAL RD, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-3728
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	017765-102
Date	Jun 20, 2023
Book Page	17765/102
Instrument	9440

Lender

Name	FREEDOM CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2053

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Property Address	283 COLONIAL RD, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-3728
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	16589-135
Date	Nov 6, 2020
Book Page	16589/135
Instrument	30980

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	313 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2046

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Lawrence City
Unified School District	Lawrence School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,468.00 (+3.76%)	$517,100 (+5.68%) Land $173,600 Building $343,500	$603,530 (+23.36%)
2025	$4,306.00 (+8.6%)	$489,300 (+14.14%) Land $145,800 Building $343,500	$489,250
2024	$3,965.00 (-5.28%)	$428,700 (+4.05%) Land $127,700 Building $301,000
2023	$4,186.00	$412,000 Land $127,700 Building $284,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2023)
Most Recent Claim	Dec 2023 · river or lake flooding

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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 510 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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