Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 56 Island St, Lawrence, MA 01840
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 ba · 14,400 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.259 acres (11,275 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $21,896 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 85 0000 0016 AA |
| Primary APN | 85 0000 0016 AA |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 7 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 14,400 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 21,600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 7,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 7,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | High Rise |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 11,275 sqft (0.259 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 85 0000 0016 AA |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 ISLAND ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01840-1889 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | I2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAUL REALTY TRUST PLAN 9363 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 A |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 250100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the North Canal Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2009 · 63 contributing resources · NRIS 09000280 |
|---|---|
| Listed Area | Within North Canal listed 1975 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 75000278 |
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 60 ISLAND ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01840-1835 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200371173 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,896.00 (-0.91%) | $1,212,400 (+1.01%) Land $228,000 Building $984,400 |
| 2025 | $22,098.00 (+3.45%) | $1,200,300 (+8.84%) Land $215,900 Building $984,400 |
| 2024 | $21,361.00 (+2.86%) | $1,102,800 (+12.26%) Land $205,300 Building $897,500 |
| 2023 | $20,768.00 | $982,400 Land $171,500 Building $810,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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.
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 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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