Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 87 Cross St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 4,320 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,675 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,778 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 169 0000 0006 A |
| Primary APN | 169 0000 0006 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,908 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,675 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 169 0000 0006 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 CROSS ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-3575 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEFFIELD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 251100 |
87 Cross St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2011.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 87 CROSS ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-3575 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20112 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12692 / 337 |
| Transfer Doc | 14168-62 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 87 Cross St was $6,778, up 5.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,778.00 (+5.84%) | $784,500 (+7.81%) Land $109,300 Building $675,200 |
| 2025 | $6,404.00 (+8.69%) | $727,700 (+14.24%) Land $109,300 Building $618,400 |
| 2024 | $5,892.00 (-3.31%) | $637,000 (+6.2%) Land $114,800 Building $522,200 |
| 2023 | $6,094.00 | $599,800 Land $110,900 Building $488,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 87 Cross St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 87 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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