Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 488 Riverside Dr, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $299,900 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,675 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 225 0000 0092 A |
| Primary APN | 225 0000 0092 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,510 sqft |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,252 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 225 0000 0092 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 RIVERSIDE DR |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-4830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 92 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 251400 |
488 Riverside Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 RIVERSIDE DR, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4830 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 6, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14875 / 271 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 016917-316 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Property Address | 488 RIVERSIDE DR, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4830 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 016918-293 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Book Page | 16918/293 |
| Instrument | 15361 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 488 RIVERSIDE DR, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4830 |
| Document Number | 16917-316 |
| Book / Page | 16917 / 316 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 15290 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 RIVERSIDE DR, LAWRENCE, MA 01841 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 488 Riverside Dr was $4,675, up 6.9% 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 | $4,675.00 (+6.86%) | $541,100 (+8.83%) Land $154,200 Building $386,900 | $580,021 (+24.2%) |
| 2025 | $4,375.00 (-11.33%) | $497,200 (-6.79%) Land $123,400 Building $373,800 | $467,020 |
| 2024 | $4,934.00 (+1.77%) | $533,400 (+11.78%) Land $119,300 Building $414,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,848.00 | $477,200 Land $104,500 Building $372,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Riverside Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1988) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1988 · 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 488 Riverside Dr 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 151 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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