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Lawrence

Lawrence's residents see the community as an older, urban, industrialized city whose history parallels that of the country as a whole. 


Originally a rural farming town, the city was transformed into a major industrial center when Boston entrepeneurs developed huge textile mills on the Merrimack River to use the power of its water falls. The mill owners built canals, a dam and a reservoir, boarding houses and a machine shop for locomotives, creating one of the first industrial complexes in the country.   Employees came first from other parts of New England to work in the mills, but the city has traditionally served as an entry point to immigrants and by the turn of the century, Irish, Polish, Italian, Syrian and French-Canadians were following the jobs to Lawrence and setting a standard of proud diversification for the city which is maintained to this day with newcomers from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Vietnam and Cambodia.  


Despite the huge technological changes over the years, the manufacture of textiles and of men's and women's clothing is still central to Lawrence's economy and some of the finest names in apparel are made in the city.  City planners are working to broaden the city's industrial and business base and diversify.

School System Info

MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:

10th Grade Math:

173  

 

10th Grade Eng:

173  

 

8th Grade Math:

187  

 

8th Grade Eng:

186  

 

8th Grade Science:

188  

 

4th Grade Math:

236  

 

4th Grade Eng:

235  

 

Spending/Student:

N/A

Average SAT scores:

1171

Student/Teacher Ratios:

13.1 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:72,043 Median Income in town: 31,809 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

10351.4

 

 

Crime Rate (property/violent):

Property: 6 / 1,000
Violent: 26 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 64 / 31 / 102

Median home price this year: $103,800 Median home price last year:

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Median home price 5 yrs ago:

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% change since last year:

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% change since 5 years ago:

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Avg single family tax bill:

$1,764

 

Transportation

Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)

Lawrence (Haverhill Line)

Subway info:

subway

Bus lines:

bus

Miles to Boston:

29

Drive time to Boston (minutes):

36

Rail time to Boston:

52

 

 

RECENT LISTING

TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$129,900

Not a short sale or bank owned! Property has freeze damage. Seller is looking for cash offers. Good room sizes, desirable location with some work instant equity!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$199,900

Great 2 Family home ,well maintained with new boiler on second floor  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$170,000

SINGLE FAMILY OFFERING 3 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH. SUBJECT TO 3RD PARTY APPROVAL. NEEDS WORK.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$124,995

Cash offers preferred. Investors take notice!! Large bank owned 3 family with income potental. Two units are occupied. The vacant unit as well as the common areas can be shown. Bank owned sold "as is". Inspections conducted "as is, where is." No changes to P&S / addendum to be signed within 48hrs of acceptance.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$19,000

This is an approved duplex lot. Land is level and ready for the developer to start digging.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$59,000

This is an approved duplex lot. Foundation already poured and ready for builder to start framing. This lot is being offered as a package deal with listing #71029005 or can be purchased independently at a mutually agreed upon price.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$164,900

Come see this beautiful Cape on the Lawrence/Methuen line. This home features 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, a new detached 2 car garage, partially finished basement, fenced in yard and offers plenty of space in this great layout Home. When submitting offer please include the following ? Offer, pre-approval and/or proof of funds copy of earnest money deposit check, name, email and contact information for the buyers, buyers broker, buyers attorney and mortgage broker with all offers.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$195,000

Four Family house centrally located, separate utilities, baseboard gas heating system. Home is being sold contingent upon third party short sale approval.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$164,900

Lender owned 3 family offering recent updates like vinyl siding, replacement windows and remodeled interiors. Fully occupied. Sold "As Is".  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$249,900

Absolutely beautiful Victorian style two family in nice Prospect Hill location across from quiet Park. Offers oversized rooms, beautiful views of city, meticulous landscape and yard. Enjoy yesteryear's beauty and quality with todays modern improvements. New gas boiler Jan/ 2010 also a great single / In-Law Option. A must see!!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$249,900

Absolutely gorgeous Victorian home in nice Prospect Hill location combining the beauty and quality of yesteryear with many of Today'supdates. All large spacious room, meticulous landscape, private yard, and the bonus of a 3-4 room legal apartment for extra income or extended family. New gas boiler Jan. 2010. A must See!!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$230,900

Great opportunity for first time home buyer. Property features hardwood floors, some newer windows, 3 bdrm first unit and much more. Don't miss this opportunity.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$184,900

Come and see this well maintained duplex property features newer window vinyl siding new electrical and much more. Don't miss this opportunity.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$47,000

Multiple offers, seller will take offers until 12 noon on Monday Feb. 8th. Great price for this 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouse. Needs work. Property sold as-is.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$239,900

Very well Maintained deleaded 3-family in sought after South Lawrence Location!!! Large 3 bedroom apartments. A fenced-in yard, washer/dryer hook-ups in each unit are just a few of the desirable features this property has to offer..Dont wait; make appointment today!  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$115,900

Amazing value - This well maintained 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath Townhouse offers kitchen w/ large dining area, sliders to a private patio, 1/2 bath and laundry on first floor, 2 good size bedrooms, full bath and walk-up attic complete 2nd floor, potential for 3rd bedroom in attic. Close to Andover line and ideal commuter location.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$184,900

Wonderful corner lot in So Lawrence. One level living with great potential. Room to renovate or expand. Newer Kitchen appliances.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$289,900

Prospect Hill. Spacious 2 family with additional living space in 3rd level. 4 bedrooms on 1st floor and 2nd floor. Hardwood floor throughout, vinyl siding, replacement windows, parking for 6 cars, 2 car garage. Additional living space on 3rd floor. Fenced in yard. A must see! 24 hrs. notice. NOT A SHOTSALE OR BANK OWNED.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$333,900

NOT A SHORT SALE-OWNER RELOCATING! Stunning home in Tower Hill commuter location! Kitchen shines w/ stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops;comfy cathedral ceiling family room w/ fireplace leads to the private brick patio;large,sunny formal dining room;front to back living room w/ window seat,fireplace,and french doors to gorgeous veranda; huge, bright bedrooms;updated bathrooms;tin ceilings;2 car garage; lush, flat yard; and potential inlaw apartment make this a winner for you!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$60,900

BANK HAS ACCEPTED AN OFFER!! Cute Single-Needs Cosmetics. Bank Owned. Bank of America Pre-Approval and 1% EM deposit required for all offers. PLEASE STATE IF TYPE OF LOAN. Free Appraisal and Credit Report if financed thru Bank Of America Home Loans. Please allow 2-3 biz days for seller to respond. Selling in "AS IS CONDITION" No changes to the Addendums. Addendum to be signed within 48 hours. No warranties or representation. Appliances are in "AS IS CONDITION".  








 

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