Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 5 Rita Ln, Lawrence, MA 01843
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,375 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Second Mortgage Aug 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 154 0000 0041 A |
| Primary APN | 154 0000 0041 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,360 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 154 0000 0041 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 RITA LN |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01843-3222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON PARK ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 251800 |
5 Rita Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2011.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 RITA LN, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-3222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage BRIGHTBRIDGE CU |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DIGITAL FCU |
| Nov 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20111 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12518 / 102 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Property Address | 5 RITA LN, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-3222 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 018411-283 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Book Page | 18411/283 |
| Instrument | 18075 |
| Name | BRIGHTBRIDGE CU |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Property Address | 5 RITA LN, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-3222 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 17103-298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 17103/298 |
| Instrument | 28844 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Property Address | 5 RITA LN, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-3222 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 15288-104 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 15288/104 |
| Instrument | 29139 |
| Name | MERRIMACK VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2037 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Rita Ln was $4,375, up 2.8% 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 | $4,375.00 (+2.77%) | $506,400 (+4.69%) Land $199,100 Building $307,300 | $545,322 (+5.42%) |
| 2025 | $4,257.00 (+2.28%) | $483,700 (+7.51%) Land $176,400 Building $307,300 | $517,275 |
| 2024 | $4,162.00 (-3.75%) | $449,900 (+5.71%) Land $149,000 Building $300,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,324.00 | $425,600 Land $149,000 Building $276,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Rita Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 5 Rita Ln 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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