Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 96 Chester St, Lawrence, MA 01843
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,707 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $228,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,178 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 118 0000 0035 A |
| Primary APN | 118 0000 0035 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,707 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,230 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,650 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 118 0000 0035 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 96 CHESTER ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01843-2522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 251500 |
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 CHESTER ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01843-2522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200727208 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10906 / 42 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,178.00 (+11.77%) | $474,800 (+17.5%) Land $184,300 Building $290,500 | $550,620 |
| 2024 | $3,738.00 (-0.45%) | $404,100 (+9.33%) Land $148,400 Building $255,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,755.00 | $369,600 Land $133,100 Building $236,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 804 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.
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