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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: 12 / 1 / 7

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:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$235,000

A Spacious and clean two family property located in the Mount Vernon Park area of Lawrence. Large living room/dining. Oversized unfinished walk up attic for expansion opportunities. Enclosed front porches for both units. All newer windows installed in recent years. Very generous drive way and a well kept back yard. Hop onto highway 495 within a minute and connect to RT 93. Not a short sale bank owned, seller ready for a quick closing.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$159,900

Mount Vernon area home featuring 5 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms on second floor and a 3rd on the first floor, 1 full Bath, fireplaced living room and dining room, hardwood floors, 1 car garage and fenced in yard. Hurry won't last.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$175,000

Come see this Ranch style home with enormous potential featuring two driveways for extra off street parking located on a dead end street! Home also offers a fenced in yard for summer fun! Lower level features a large family room with bar and a 3 season room. 1st level offers an ample sized master bedroom with walk in closet along with 2 other well sized bedrooms as well as a spacious living room and an open concept eat in kitchen!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$254,900

Well Maintained two Family in the Mount Vernon Area. Close to 495. Eash unit has been freshly painted and updated. 1st floor has new windows. 2nd floor has built china closet and tin celings. Walk up attice for expansion possiblities. Schedule you appointment to take a look at this gem.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$235,900

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP shows in this nearly 30 yr owner occupied 2 family home in fantastic South Lawrence location with easy highway access.Large deck overlooks beautiful fenced & meticulously maintained fenced yard.New Roof 2010+/-,All new vinyl replacement windows in 2008,new boiler on 2nd floor in 2007,brand new kitchen & pantry on 2nd floor in 2011,built-in cabinets in DR,spacious townhouse style owners unit on 2nd & 3rd floor includes 2 very large bedrooms, Plenty of off st parking & storage!  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$269,900

Location! Location! Location! South Lawrence.Some work needed. This property has huge potential.The numbers make sense.All major mechanicals in place.Period crown moldings and hardwood floors throughout.Within walking distance of Lawrence High School and several elementary schools.Steps away from all amenities including Restaurants, Shopping, Etc.On public bus route.Convenient 2 stall garage.Good sized yard. Half a Mile From T Station.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$115,000

Priced Reduced! Seller is motivated! Great starter home in South Lawrence. Features 2 Bedrooms with possible 3rd in lower level, newer windows and vinyl siding, as well as newly renovated bathroom. Kitchen leads out to a newer deck great for entertaining. Basement has roomy laundry area and plenty of storage.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$459,900

MOUNT VERNON area opportunity on 3/4 of an acre. This property features 4 apartments plus detached 2 car garage, huge barn with endless possiblities and spacious victorian styled colonial home with plenty of space. Fireplace and some original 1900's features. Needs some maintenance. Property also available for combined purchase with 201 Mount Vernon also listed separately in MLS. Inquire for more information. Property has been reclassified for 100% residential use and new assessment and tax rate  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$189,900

LIKE IT? YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE IT. Not a shortsale or bank-owned. Mt Vernon ranch- An inspired open plan w/kitchen, breakfast area, dining area, living room. Hardwood under carpet in 3 large bedrooms. Finished space in LL, half bath & laundry. Set well back from road, offering years of satisfaction, plenty of privacy. The benefits of a great family home w/plenty of room for an extended or growing family including combined families. YOU'LL FEEL LIKE THE CITY DOESN'T EXIST.  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$599,900

ALERT!- 1 acre in the heart of Mt Vernon, walk to park, minutes to highways, Andover line with 4 bldgs. Victorian requires restoration, maintenance in some areas but easily rented. Walk up attic offers expansion. 2 sweet 2nd floor apartments plus oversized 1st floor unit. Plenty of parking. Barn with single apartment fully independent with electric heat. Garage and storage galore. Detached single family solidly built ranch included in package. IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES FOR COMBINING FAMILIES  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$224,500

Andover line with over 2000 GLA, all above ground! This New England style Cape Cod home features newer roof, windows, electric, heat. doors, kitchen and updated bath. This home has all the right colors. The flexible floor plan offers 1 floor living with the potential for an in-law set up in the unfinished level off the great room. Fireplace living room/dining area, large kitchen, family room and 2/3 bedrooms. Lower level also offers potential as it's 80% finished, nicely landscaped! 1 car under.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$209,900

Beautifully updated home on a corner lot in desirable Mount Vernon section. The large, eat in kitchen features fantastic counters, flooring, cabinets and appliances. The bright, sun filled sun room is great as a family room, den or office. Wonderful front to back living room with hardwood floors. New, energy efficient propane heating system as well as electric as another option for heat. Newer roof. Bonus finished basement.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$149,900

Move in to South Lawrence's desirable Mt. Vernon area! Wonderful 3 bedroom ranch with fenced in back yard with a shed, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, maple cabinets and if that's not enough, this home boasts a separate heated studio which could be used as a home office, crafts room or hang out area for the kids. All this at a very affordable price. Call today for your showing.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$219,900

Get ready for a summer pool party ! Over 2100 square feet home located in outer Mt.Vernon area. Outstanding kitchen updated cabinets, center island, jenn air built in range & grill. Beautiful in ground pool adorns the private, updated repl. windows, private fenced in backyard. Oversized upstairs bathroom has updated vanity. Heating system & hot water heater recently replaced. Sparkling hardwood floors and plenty of windows make this home a must see !  



TYPE:

Condo

PRICE:

$84,900

Own this wonderful townhouse , make this home yours today . subject to third party approval  



TYPE:

Multi-Family

PRICE:

$260,000

Well kept 2 family with huge back yard and in ground pool. This is the ideal home for owner occupant or investor. This is not a short sale or bank owned.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$74,800

6 Room 2bedroom single family in south Lawrence. Living room features new bamboo floors, updated kitchen and bath. Great condo alternative property has off street parking and ADT alarm system. Make an Offer Today  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$120,000

So many possibilities! Huge home offers lots of extra space for entertaining, for the growing family, for working at home. Two bedrooms, two baths plus two extra rooms upstairs. Can be used as a home office, playroom, etc. Tile and hardwood floor throughout.  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$109,900

Great condo alternative! Charming 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Cape near North Andover line. Across from Coyne Park on a tree lined street w/ sidewalk. Wood beamed ceiling living room, glass enclosed office/den, formal dining room Nice front, side & back yards with white picked fence; private patio Large 4 car driveway. Possible garage? Commuters dream minutes from 495, 93 & train. Full unfinished basement with wood stove & bulkhead. Needs TLC & updating. Diamond in the rough!  



TYPE:

Single Family

PRICE:

$99,800

Property needs TLC SOLD as IS will not go FHA. On lock box easy to see. Property Is a SHORT SALE and is "SOLD AS IS"  






 

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