Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 285 High St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,313 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,567 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,886 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70 0000 0009 A |
| Primary APN | 70 0000 0009 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,313 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,567 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 70 0000 0009 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 HIGH ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-2802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 250800 |
285 High St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2012.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 HIGH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-2802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12767 / 306 |
| Transfer Doc | 012767-306 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Property Address | 285 HIGH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-2802 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016239-226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Book Page | 16239/226 |
| Instrument | 7305 |
| Name | PENTUCKET BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 285 High St was $5,886, up 0.8% 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 | $5,886.00 (+0.77%) | $681,200 (+2.62%) Land $158,200 Building $523,000 | $717,721 (-8.12%) |
| 2025 | $5,841.00 (+2.96%) | $663,800 (+8.23%) Land $158,200 Building $505,600 | $781,185 |
| 2024 | $5,673.00 (-3.19%) | $613,300 (+6.33%) Land $152,300 Building $461,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,860.00 | $576,800 Land $131,500 Building $445,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 High 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 285 High 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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