Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 497 Riverside Dr, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,351 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,281 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $49,900 (Apr 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,556 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 225 0000 0015 A |
| Primary APN | 225 0000 0015 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,351 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,220 sqft |
| Basement Area | 847 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 847 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,281 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 225 0000 0015 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 497 RIVERSIDE DR |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-4828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERY PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 251400 |
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 RIVERSIDE DR, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4033 / 221 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Property Address | 497 RIVERSIDE DR, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4828 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 16026-244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 16026/244 |
| Instrument | 24536 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
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 | $3,556.00 (+8.75%) | $411,600 (+10.76%) Land $154,500 Building $257,100 | $473,416 (+1.97%) |
| 2025 | $3,270.00 (+4.67%) | $371,600 (+10.04%) Land $123,600 Building $248,000 | $464,265 |
| 2024 | $3,124.00 (+2.43%) | $337,700 (+12.49%) Land $119,500 Building $218,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,050.00 | $300,200 Land $104,600 Building $195,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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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