Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 288 Ames St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 968 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $139,900 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,746 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 228 0000 0080 A |
| Primary APN | 228 0000 0080 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 968 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,534 sqft |
| Basement Area | 968 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 228 0000 0080 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 288 AMES ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-4128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 250200 |
288 Ames St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2001.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 AMES ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6482 / 130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 288 AMES ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4128 |
| Document Number | 0000011030 |
| Book / Page | 18626 / 97 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611030 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 AMES ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4128 |
| Document Number | 0000011030, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 18626/97 |
| Instrument | 202611030 |
| Name | FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.53% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 288 Ames St was $3,746, up 6.1% 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 | $3,746.00 (+6.06%) | $433,600 (+8.02%) Land $160,700 Building $272,900 | $463,085 (+41.37%) |
| 2025 | $3,532.00 (+2.41%) | $401,400 (+7.64%) Land $128,500 Building $272,900 | $327,560 |
| 2024 | $3,449.00 (+9.21%) | $372,900 (+19.98%) Land $124,300 Building $248,600 | |
| 2023 | $3,158.00 | $310,800 Land $108,800 Building $202,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 288 Ames St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 288 Ames 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 |
|---|
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 869 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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