Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 42 William St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,379 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,812 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72 0000 0076 A |
| Primary APN | 72 0000 0076 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,588 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,224 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,379 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 72 0000 0076 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 WILLIAM ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-1318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARL W & AUGUST W SENF |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 250800 |
42 William St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2026.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 WILLIAM ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-1318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ROSS MTG CO INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16452 / 264 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 00018534-7 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 42 WILLIAM ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-1318 |
| Document Number | 00018534-7 |
| Book / Page | 18534 / 7 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 3982 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 WILLIAM ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-1318 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 42 WILLIAM ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-1318 |
| Document Number | 16452-264 |
| Book / Page | 016452 / 000264 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21647 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,550.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 WILLIAM ST LAWRENCE MA 018411318, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-1318 |
| Document Number | 16452-267 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 016452/000267 |
| Instrument | 21648 |
| Name | ROSS MTG CO INC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 19, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 William St was $3,812, up 1.5% 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 | $3,812.00 (+1.49%) | $441,200 (+3.37%) Land $163,900 Building $277,300 | $522,509 (+19.13%) |
| 2025 | $3,756.00 (+10.57%) | $426,800 (+16.23%) Land $149,500 Building $277,300 | $438,615 |
| 2024 | $3,397.00 (-10.84%) | $367,200 (-2.08%) Land $129,400 Building $237,800 | |
| 2023 | $3,810.00 | $375,000 Land $129,400 Building $245,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 William St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
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 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2004 · other causes |
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 42 William 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 |
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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 |
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