Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 72 Amherst St, Lawrence, MA 01843
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,366 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,082 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 158 0000 0035 A |
| Primary APN | 158 0000 0035 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,366 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 158 0000 0035 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 AMHERST ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01843-2020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAST HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 251800 |
72 Amherst St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2012.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 AMHERST ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-2020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13118 / 145 |
| Transfer Doc | 013118-145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 72 AMHERST ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-2020 |
| Document Number | 0000015676 |
| Book / Page | 18686 / 186 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615676 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 AMHERST ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-2020 |
| Document Number | 0000015676, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Book Page | 18686/186 |
| Instrument | 202615676 |
| Name | UNION CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2046 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Amherst St was $4,082, up 4.2% 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 | $4,082.00 (+4.16%) | $472,400 (+6.09%) Land $169,300 Building $303,100 | $557,599 (-11.28%) |
| 2025 | $3,919.00 (+3.62%) | $445,300 (+8.9%) Land $142,200 Building $303,100 | $628,520 |
| 2024 | $3,782.00 (-1.02%) | $408,900 (+8.72%) Land $128,100 Building $280,800 | |
| 2023 | $3,821.00 | $376,100 Land $113,700 Building $262,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Amherst St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 72 Amherst St 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 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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