Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 390 Ames St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,828 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Dec 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $5,656 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230 0000 0014 A |
| Primary APN | 230 0000 0014 A |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,828 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,842 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 230 0000 0014 A |
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| Street Address | 390 AMES ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-3236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 250200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within High Service Water Tower and Reservoir listed 1978 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 78000450 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
390 Ames St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1992.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 390 AMES ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-3236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3607 / 336 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 390 Ames St was $5,656, up 7.7% 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 | $5,656.00 (+7.65%) | $654,600 (+9.65%) Land $194,100 Building $460,500 | $605,749 (+19.56%) |
| 2025 | $5,254.00 (+6.36%) | $597,000 (+11.78%) Land $155,300 Building $441,700 | $506,635 |
| 2024 | $4,940.00 (-1.87%) | $534,100 (+7.79%) Land $150,200 Building $383,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,034.00 | $495,500 Land $131,500 Building $364,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 390 Ames St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow |
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 risk around 390 Ames 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 |
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| 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 401 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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