Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 85 Cross St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 4,614 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,023 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,400 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 169 0000 0007 1A |
| Primary APN | 169 0000 0007 1A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,614 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,940 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,023 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 169 0000 0007 1A |
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| Street Address | 85 CROSS ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-3576 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWRENCE |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 251100 |
85 Cross St, a triplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 106 WILLOW ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-2484 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13708 / 31 |
| Transfer Doc | 0013708-31 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Cross St was $6,400, up 7.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,400.00 (+7.54%) | $727,300 (+13.04%) Land $96,000 Building $631,300 |
| 2024 | $5,951.00 (-3.22%) | $643,400 (+6.31%) Land $100,900 Building $542,500 |
| 2023 | $6,149.00 | $605,200 Land $97,400 Building $507,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 85 Cross St 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1984–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 85 Cross 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 |
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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 744 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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