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79 Nelson St, Lawrence, MA 01841 Property Records

Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 79 Nelson St, Lawrence, MA 01841

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,416 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$299,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill$6,535 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Refinance
Dec 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN228 0000 0015 A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN228 0000 0015 A
Alternative APN
  • LAWR M:0228 B:0000 L:0015

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,416 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,104 sqft
Basement Area1,208 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,208 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number228 0000 0015 A
Street Address79 NELSON ST
CityLAWRENCE
StateMA
Zip01841
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionLAWRENCE MA
Township / Civil DivisionLAWRENCE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract250200

Owner

79 Nelson St, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2021.

Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1 CLINTON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1414
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 29, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
EQUITY PRIME MTG
Dec 13, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 24, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 9, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page14762 / 59
Last Transfer DateDec 13, 2021
Transfer Doc017270-275
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLAWRENCE MA
Property Address79 NELSON ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number017581-107
DateSep 29, 2022
Book Page17581/107
Instrument22886
Lender
NameEQUITY PRIME MTG
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2052

December 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLAWRENCE MA
Recording DateDec 13, 2021
Property Address79 NELSON ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841
Document Number017270-275
Book / Page17270 / 275
Instrument DateDec 13, 2021
Instrument40573
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1 CLINTON ST, METHUEN, MA 01844-1414

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Nelson St was $6,535, up 7.4% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Lawrence City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
MunicipalityLawrence City
Unified School DistrictLawrence School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,535.00 (+7.36%)$756,400 (+9.35%) Land $152,100 Building $604,300$738,717
2025$6,087.00 (+6.47%)$691,700 (+11.93%) Land $121,700 Building $570,000
2024$5,717.00 (-3.27%)$618,000 (+6.24%) Land $117,600 Building $500,400
2023$5,910.00$581,700 Land $103,000 Building $478,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 79 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2020–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimAug 2023 · 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.

Wildfire

The area around 79 Nelson 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLAWRENCE WATER WORKS
serves 89,143 people · EPA ID MA3149000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2016
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 869 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		980 / 880

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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