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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:

$8,230

Average SAT scores:

1171

Student/Teacher Ratios:

13.4 to 1

 

 

Community

Population:70,066 Median Income in town: $33,684 Population Density:
(people per square mile)

10060

 

 

Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):

Property: 34.6 / 1,000
Violent: 6.2 / 1,000

 

Real Estate

Number of active:

Singles/Condos/Multis: 86 / 48 / 114

Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year:

$155,000

Median home price 5 yrs ago:

$234,900

% change since last year:

N/A

% change since 5 years ago:

-52%

Avg single family tax bill:

$2,058

 

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:

Condo

PRICE:

$140,000

Excellent condo. Two bedroom in good condition. Nice bac yard and deck.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$199,900

Investor Alert ? Rare opportunity to own an enormous 9 unit mixed use building. Three store front commercial units & six residential apartments above. Sold in as-is condition. E-mail higest and best offers to mcogliano@crisinvestments.com  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$34,900

Nice lot on end of road. Seller willing to accept offers subject to zoning and variance approval.  



TYPE:

Land

PRICE:

$39,900

Nice lot on end of road. Seller willing to accept offers subject to zoning and variance approval.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$159,900

TIRED OF PAYING RENT LOOK NO FURTHER TWO BEDROOM HOUSE WITH PRIVATE FENCED IN BACKYARD NEWLY FINISIHED FLOORS NEWER ROOF MODERN HEATING SYSTEM ,KITCHEN  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$299,900

NOT A SHORTSALE! Great Property with steady rental income, plenty of parking spaces. Call list office today don't miss out on this opportunity.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$265,000

Beautiful 2 Family, Excellent for first time homebuyer, moving ready, come and see it yourself  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$227,500

Ranch You've Been Looking For!!! Charming home for sale in Lawrence, MA. Great floorplan...3 bedrooms 1.5 baths. Tile and wood floors throughout. Master Bedroom just updated. New Roof installed June 2010. Finished basement with summer kitchen setup. Large fenced backyard. . Move in condition. Pre-approval with all offers. Short Sale subject to third party approval.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$269,900

NOT a Short Sale!!! Spacious, well kept 3 family . Featuring new vinyl siding, windows, all hardwood floors. You have to see to appreciate!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$189,900

Not a Short Sale! Great Property, for first time home buyer or investor, steady rental income. Home features new boilers, new plumbing, new electric system and new windows. Don't miss this great opportunity, call list office today!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$169,900

Come and see this great single family home in South Lawrence. Minutes away from Route 495. Property features updated kitchen, hardwood floors, new windows, and much more. Subject to third party approval.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$139,900

Not a short sale or bankowned two family home with ample off street parking. Perfect for owner occupancy! Setup your showing today.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$160,000

Huge 2 family home in Lawrence. Featuring living room, dining room, family room. Kitchen needs TLC and off-street parking. Subject to third party approval.  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$139,000

MOVE IN READY!! 3 BR, 1.5 BA Townhouse!! Updated kitchen with new counter top, appliances and tile!! Both bathrooms have new vanities, sinks, toilets, floors and paint!! Potential to finish walk-up attic!! Fenced in patio, great for entertaining!! Schedule your appointment today!! BUYERS DO NOT HESITATE to view this property because it is a Short Sale. Our average time to obtain an approval is 6 weeks and this one should be no different. Agents- see attached for details.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$114,900

HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS NEEDED BY 09/01/2010 AT 1PM Clean 3 bedroom colonial in Prospect Hill Location . Large sunny living room , Vinyl sided, large fenced in yard, off street parking , this one has it all ! "Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! Thisproperty is approved for HomePath Mortgage or HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Please contact listing agent for more information.". Information provided from 3rd party sources , please do your own research to verify information  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$115,000

Location! Location! Location! Beautiful renovated young condex with three amazing levels of living space. Literally nothing to do but move right in! New flooring, freshly painted interior, finished lower level, private backyard and so much more!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$189,900

LOOK NO FURTHER WELL CONDITIONED TWO FAMILY WITH 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE STYLE UNIT ON THE SECOND FLOOR . LIVE IN THE SECOND FLOOR AND LET THE RENT HELP PAY THE MORTGAGE  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$200,000

 



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$289,900

Absolutely the finest 2-family owner occupied located in Mt. Vernon! Let the wrap-around Farmer's Porch take you into this meticulously cared for 9+ room owner's unit consisting of a fully applianced,cabinet packed kitchen, enclosed sunroom overlooking private backyard with inground pool/cabana, Formal DR w/hdwd floors and vaulted ceilings, open to a warm wood stove fam.rm, formal LR with wood ceilings, oversized full bath w/jacuzzi, 4/5 bedrooms. Unit in back 4+ rms great condition.Barn/garage  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$49,000

Enjoy views of the city from this top level condo in the heart of downtown. Oversized windows & high ceilings give feeling of spaciousness. 3 bedroom, updated bath & kitchen. Own for less than renting! Pre approval with all offers. Sellers addendum to be signed with P&S within 3 days of verbal acceptance. This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down. Call listing agent for information.  








 

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