Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 500 Riverside Dr, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 998 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $192,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,006 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 225 0000 0094 A |
| Primary APN | 225 0000 0094 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 998 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,820 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 225 0000 0094 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 500 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 | 94 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 251400 |
500 Riverside Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 RIVERSIDE DR, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4830 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13805 / 130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 500 Riverside Dr was $4,006, up 7.1% 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 | $4,006.00 (+7.11%) | $463,700 (+9.11%) Land $193,500 Building $270,200 | $508,908 (+40.86%) |
| 2025 | $3,740.00 (+2.97%) | $425,000 (+8.25%) Land $154,800 Building $270,200 | $361,285 |
| 2024 | $3,632.00 (-0.49%) | $392,600 (+9.27%) Land $149,700 Building $242,900 | |
| 2023 | $3,650.00 | $359,300 Land $131,100 Building $228,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 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 500 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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