42 Nesmith St, Lawrence, MA 01841 Property Records

Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 42 Nesmith St, Lawrence, MA 01841

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,790 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.136 acres (5,941 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$400,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,620 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Mortgage Sep 2023 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`225 0000 0075 A`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`225 0000 0075 A`
Alternative APN	`LAWR M:0225 B:0000 L:0075`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,790 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,453 sqft
Basement Area	764 sqft
Unfinished Basement	764 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,941 sqft (0.136 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	225 0000 0075 A
Street Address	42 NESMITH ST
City	LAWRENCE
State	MA
Zip	01841-4851
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Subdivision	LAND GRAND VIEW HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number	75
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Township / Civil Division	LAWRENCE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4014
Census Tract	251400

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	42 NESMITH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4851
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 16, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU
Sep 27, 2023	Redemption Deed, Transfer
Jan 12, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance EQUITY PRIME MTG
Oct 30, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ARC HOME LLC
Oct 11, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	16577 / 2
Last Transfer Date	Sep 26, 2023
Transfer Doc	017842-137
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Property Address	42 NESMITH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4851
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0017855-72
Date	Oct 16, 2023
Book Page	17855/72
Instrument	17092

Lender

Name	MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2043

September 2023: Redemption Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Redemption Deed
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Recording Date	Sep 27, 2023
Property Address	42 NESMITH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4851
Document Number	017842-137
Book / Page	17842 / 137
Instrument Date	Sep 26, 2023
Instrument	15910
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

January 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Recording Date	Jan 12, 2022
Property Address	42 NESMITH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4851
Document Number	017308-269
Book / Page	17308 / 269
Instrument Date	Jan 7, 2022
Instrument	855
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 24, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	42 NESMITH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4851
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000856
Date	Jan 12, 2022
Instrument	856

Lender

Name	EQUITY PRIME MTG

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Recording Date	Oct 30, 2020
Property Address	42 NESMITH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4851
Document Number	16577-2
Book / Page	16577 / 2
Instrument Date	Oct 8, 2020
Instrument	30139
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	42 NESMITH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4851
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	30140
Date	Oct 30, 2020
Instrument	30140

Lender

Name	ARC HOME LLC

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LAWRENCE MA
Recording Date	Oct 11, 2017
Property Address	42 NESMITH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4851
Document Number	15256-117
Book / Page	15256 / 117
Instrument	26594
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$26.32
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	42 NESMITH ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4851

Mortgage

Document Number	152560119
Date	Oct 11, 2017
Instrument	15256/0119

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 11, 2047

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	$4,620.00 (+7.69%)	$534,700 (+9.68%) Land $160,100 Building $374,600	$533,009 (+4.05%)
2025	$4,290.00 (-1.79%)	$487,500 (+3.24%) Land $128,100 Building $359,400	$512,240
2024	$4,368.00 (-2%)	$472,200 (+7.64%) Land $123,900 Building $348,300
2023	$4,457.00	$438,700 Land $108,500 Building $330,200

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

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

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 785 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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