202 Broadway Unit 2-3 · Lawrence, MA 01840

$310,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,240 sqft · Condo public records · 196 Days on market

Built 1900 Excellent condition $250/sqft · 12% below area Est $351k · 12% under $550/mo HOA · 21% of rent

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The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• ARV discount +12.8/15.0
• Cash flow +7.5/30.0
• Appreciation +7.2/10.0
• Condition / age +4.8/5.0
• 1% rule +3.6/10.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• DSCR +1.6/10.0
• Schools +1.2/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

This bright, renovated condo is move in ready! Recently updated in 2020, it features a modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinet space. The open layout includes three spacious bedrooms, including a master with a walk-in closet, plus two updated bathrooms.There's natural light that fills the space and the high 9.5-foot ceilings that make it feel even more open. New flooring and fresh paint throughout make this home feel brand new. Plus, you get the convenience of an on-site laundry room and off-street parking. Located in a great spot downtown, you're close to shopping, restaurants, markets, and public transportation, with easy access to I-495 and I-93. Come see this beautifully renovated condo !

Key facts

• Walk-in closet
• On-site laundry room
• Modern kitchen

Tags

• MODERN KITCHEN
• GRANITE COUNTERTOPS
• STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
• PLENTY OF CABINET SPACE
• WALK-IN CLOSET
• ON-SITE LAUNDRY ROOM

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $310k. Condition is rated excellent.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-388 ($-5k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $241k (22.1% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $266k (14.3% below list).
• Recommended offer: $241k (22.1% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 70/100 on livability (#133 in MA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime C-, schools D, amenities D.
• Lawrence (suburban): math 10% / reading 19% proficiency, ranked #300 of 302 in MA (top 99%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 83% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 4 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 25d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 1,032 units permitted in Essex County in 2024 (590 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $2,656/mo this rent would consume 76% of the median local household income ($42k/yr) (locally 980% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $16k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $14k appreciation (4.5% local appreciation)).
• Essex County population projected at +15% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• By year 3, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$40k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 196 days — a 12% lower offer ($273k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 4 sale attempts since 5y ago; this cycle's ask is 11823% above the opening price — seller raised mid-cycle; expect resistance to lowballs.
• Current owner paid $240k; 29% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 21% of rent; built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 8→17/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $241,378 (22.1% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 196 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 22% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
5. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
6. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
7. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
8. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
9. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
10. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
11. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
12. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.86% ✗
• Cap rate: 4.79%
• Cash-on-cash: -5.37%
• DSCR: 0.76
• GRM: 9.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $351,290
• List price: $310,000
• Delta: -11.75%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

4.48% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 7.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.44×
• Total profit: $37,845
• Equity at exit: $165,974

10-year hold

• IRR: 9.2%
• Equity multiple: 2.62×
• Total profit: $140,914
• Equity at exit: $278,734

Cash invested: $86,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 20 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State Massachusetts: 20 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+15
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Cambridge / Boston historically rent-controlled (preempted 1994 but consideration ongoing); strong tenant protections; court backlogs.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 01840

• Home prices YoY: 1.2%
• Active inventory: 4
• Price-to-rent: 9.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,656 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,626
• Tax from tax record: −$182 /mo · $2,187/yr
• Insurance: −$129
• HOA: −$550
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$558
• Net cashflow: $-388

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,148

Max offer price $241,378

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-213	-5% $-301	+0% $-388	+5% $-476	+10% $-564
Rent	-10% $-598	-5% $-493	+0% $-388	+5% $-284	+10% $-179
Rate	-1.0pp $-232	-0.5pp $-310	base $-388	+0.5pp $-469	+1.0pp $-551

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $77,500
• Closing costs: $9,300
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
300 Methuen St Lawrence, MA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1010	$1,995	$1.98	3d	1	0.28mi
284 Essex St Lawrence, MA	2.0	2.0	1024	$2,500	$2.44	25d	1	0.47mi
284 Essex St Apt 503 Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.0	1015	$2,350	$2.32	44d	1	0.47mi
284 Essex St Unit 404 Lawrence, MA	2.0	2.0	1024	$2,500	$2.44	44d	1	0.47mi
280 Essex St Unit 302 Lawrence, MA	3.0	2.0	1058	$2,750	$2.60	15d	1	0.47mi
126 Cross St #2 Lawrence, MA	4.0	1.0	850	$3,000	$3.53	2d	1	0.50mi
300 Canal St Lawrence, MA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1381	$3,750	$2.71	2d	33	0.56mi
302 Canal St Unit 7-28 Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.0	733	$2,295	$3.13	17d	1	0.58mi
270 Canal St Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.0–2.0	1160	$3,025	$2.61	2d	27	0.63mi
136 Essex St Unit 501 Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.0	1000	$2,495	$2.50	44d	1	0.66mi
14 Trenton St Lawrence, MA	4.0	1.0	1200	$2,800	$2.33	2d	1	0.67mi
32 Avon St Unit 2 Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.0	1031	$2,500	$2.42	2d	1	0.72mi
71 Elm St Unit 73-1 Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.0	1350	$2,000	$1.48	44d	1	0.74mi
50 1/2 Common St Apt 3 Lawrence, MA	3.0	1.0	1100	$2,250	$2.05	25d	1	0.78mi
215 Canal St Unit 306 Lawrence, MA	2.0	2.0	971	$2,600	$2.68	44d	1	0.82mi
215 Canal St Unit 303 Lawrence, MA	3.0	2.0	1442	$3,200	$2.22	44d	1	0.82mi
215 Canal St Unit 2 Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.0	971	$2,600	$2.68	44d	1	0.82mi
215 Canal St Apt 503 Lawrence, MA	3.0	2.0	1442	$3,400	$2.36	44d	1	0.82mi
215 Canal St Unit 402 Lawrence, MA	2.0	2.0	1000	$2,500	$2.50	5d	1	0.82mi
215 Canal St Unit 403 Lawrence, MA	3.0	2.0	1442	$3,300	$2.29	44d	1	0.82mi
23 Hobson St #23 Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.5	1000	$2,600	$2.60	2d	1	0.85mi
185-187 Newbury St Unit 187-03 Lawrence, MA	4.0	1.0	1300	$2,450	$1.88	18d	1	0.87mi
185-187 Newbury St Unit 185-02 Lawrence, MA	4.0	1.0	1300	$2,550	$1.96	18d	1	0.87mi
185-187 Newbury St Unit 187-02 Lawrence, MA	4.0	1.0	1300	$2,550	$1.96	17d	1	0.87mi
187 Newbury St Apt 3 Lawrence, MA	4.0	1.0	1300	$2,795	$2.15	17d	1	0.87mi
74 Union St Unit 22 Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.0	700	$1,900	$2.71	44d	1	0.87mi
196-198 Jackson St Unit 198-08 Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.0	750	$1,995	$2.66	25d	1	0.91mi
1 S Union St Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.0–1.5	1143	$2,750	$2.41	2d	21	0.91mi
32 Magnolia St Unit 2 Lawrence, MA	3.0	1.0	1350	$2,500	$1.85	44d	1	0.94mi
28 Hall St Apt 3 Lawrence, MA	3.0	1.0	1200	$2,100	$1.75	44d	1	0.95mi
115 Berkeley St Unit 2 Lawrence, MA	3.0	1.0	1500	$2,350	$1.57	2d	1	1.00mi
162 Prospect St Unit 1 Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.0	1100	$2,000	$1.82	25d	1	1.01mi
56 Coolidge St Unit 1 Lawrence, MA	3.0	1.0	1100	$2,600	$2.36	24d	1	1.02mi
118 Everett St Unit 120 Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.5	1037	$2,600	$2.51	25d	1	1.02mi
153 Bailey St Unit 3 Lawrence, MA	3.0	1.0	1334	$2,550	$1.91	5d	1	1.02mi
153 Bailey St Unit 2 FL Lawrence, MA	3.0	1.0	1344	$2,600	$1.93	5d	1	1.02mi
250 Merrimack St Lawrence, MA	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	1280	$3,090	$2.41	2d	32	1.03mi
12 Webster Ct Unit 2 Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.0	950	$2,000	$2.11	25d	1	1.03mi
70-72 Broadway Methuen, MA	3.0	1.0	1200	$2,250	$1.88	44d	1	1.03mi
478 Riverside Dr Unit 301 Lawrence, MA	2.0	1.0	932	$1,995	$2.14	25d	1	1.05mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $550 · $6,600/yr
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 25 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $310,000 Active 196 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $310,000 Active 195 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $310,000 Active 194 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $310,000 Active 193 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $310,000 Active 191 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $310,000 Active 190 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $310,000 Active 187 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $310,000 Active 186 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $310,000 Active 185 DOM
10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $310,000 Active 182 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $310,000 Active 181 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $310,000 Active 180 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $310,000 Active 179 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $310,000 Active 178 DOM
15. 2026-03-31
    status Back On Market 752-char remark

    Show marketing remark (752 chars)

    This bright, renovated condo is move in ready! Recently updated in 2020, it features a modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinet space. The open layout includes three spacious bedrooms, including a master with a walk-in closet, plus two updated bathrooms.There's natural light that fills the space and the high 9.5-foot ceilings that make it feel even more open. New flooring and fresh paint throughout make this home feel brand new. Plus, you get the convenience of an on-site laundry room and off-street parking. Located in a great spot downtown, you're close to shopping, restaurants, markets, and public transportation, with easy access to I-495 and I-93. Come see this beautifully renovated condo !

16. 2026-03-31
    price $310,000 752-char remark

    Show marketing remark (752 chars)

    This bright, renovated condo is move in ready! Recently updated in 2020, it features a modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinet space. The open layout includes three spacious bedrooms, including a master with a walk-in closet, plus two updated bathrooms.There's natural light that fills the space and the high 9.5-foot ceilings that make it feel even more open. New flooring and fresh paint throughout make this home feel brand new. Plus, you get the convenience of an on-site laundry room and off-street parking. Located in a great spot downtown, you're close to shopping, restaurants, markets, and public transportation, with easy access to I-495 and I-93. Come see this beautifully renovated condo !

17. 2026-01-15
    historical 752-char remark

    Show marketing remark (752 chars)

    This bright, renovated condo is move in ready! Recently updated in 2020, it features a modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinet space. The open layout includes three spacious bedrooms, including a master with a walk-in closet, plus two updated bathrooms.There's natural light that fills the space and the high 9.5-foot ceilings that make it feel even more open. New flooring and fresh paint throughout make this home feel brand new. Plus, you get the convenience of an on-site laundry room and off-street parking. Located in a great spot downtown, you're close to shopping, restaurants, markets, and public transportation, with easy access to I-495 and I-93. Come see this beautifully renovated condo !

18. 2025-12-05
    historical $2,600
19. 2025-11-09
    listed $2,600
20. 2025-09-20
    listed $329,900 New 752-char remark

    Show marketing remark (752 chars)

    This bright, renovated condo is move in ready! Recently updated in 2020, it features a modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinet space. The open layout includes three spacious bedrooms, including a master with a walk-in closet, plus two updated bathrooms.There's natural light that fills the space and the high 9.5-foot ceilings that make it feel even more open. New flooring and fresh paint throughout make this home feel brand new. Plus, you get the convenience of an on-site laundry room and off-street parking. Located in a great spot downtown, you're close to shopping, restaurants, markets, and public transportation, with easy access to I-495 and I-93. Come see this beautifully renovated condo !

21. 2022-03-23
    soldstatus $240,000 Sold 764-char remark

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    Beautifuly renovated condo in downtown Lawrence! Completely modernized in 2020 with new kitchen, new bathrooms, new flooring, new HVAC, and freshly painted interior. Kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and new cabinets. Spacious floor plan offers 3 bedrooms ( with walk in closet in master bedroom ) and 2 full bathrooms .Beautiful natural light thru out, versatile floor plan, 9.5 foot ceilings! On-site laundry room, off street parking Ideal location close to shopping, markets and public transportation. Current tenant pays $1,500 per month. Located near I-495 and I-93. *****To help visualize this home's floorplan and to highlight its potential, virtual furnishings may have been added to photos found in this listing.*****

22. 2022-03-23
    soldstatus $240,000

    Show marketing remark (764 chars)

    Beautifuly renovated condo in downtown Lawrence! Completely modernized in 2020 with new kitchen, new bathrooms, new flooring, new HVAC, and freshly painted interior. Kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and new cabinets. Spacious floor plan offers 3 bedrooms ( with walk in closet in master bedroom ) and 2 full bathrooms .Beautiful natural light thru out, versatile floor plan, 9.5 foot ceilings! On-site laundry room, off street parking Ideal location close to shopping, markets and public transportation. Current tenant pays $1,500 per month. Located near I-495 and I-93. *****To help visualize this home's floorplan and to highlight its potential, virtual furnishings may have been added to photos found in this listing.*****

23. 2022-02-08
    status Under Agreement 764-char remark

    Show marketing remark (764 chars)

    Beautifuly renovated condo in downtown Lawrence! Completely modernized in 2020 with new kitchen, new bathrooms, new flooring, new HVAC, and freshly painted interior. Kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and new cabinets. Spacious floor plan offers 3 bedrooms ( with walk in closet in master bedroom ) and 2 full bathrooms .Beautiful natural light thru out, versatile floor plan, 9.5 foot ceilings! On-site laundry room, off street parking Ideal location close to shopping, markets and public transportation. Current tenant pays $1,500 per month. Located near I-495 and I-93. *****To help visualize this home's floorplan and to highlight its potential, virtual furnishings may have been added to photos found in this listing.*****

24. 2022-01-25
    historical Contingent 764-char remark

    Show marketing remark (764 chars)

    Beautifuly renovated condo in downtown Lawrence! Completely modernized in 2020 with new kitchen, new bathrooms, new flooring, new HVAC, and freshly painted interior. Kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and new cabinets. Spacious floor plan offers 3 bedrooms ( with walk in closet in master bedroom ) and 2 full bathrooms .Beautiful natural light thru out, versatile floor plan, 9.5 foot ceilings! On-site laundry room, off street parking Ideal location close to shopping, markets and public transportation. Current tenant pays $1,500 per month. Located near I-495 and I-93. *****To help visualize this home's floorplan and to highlight its potential, virtual furnishings may have been added to photos found in this listing.*****

25. 2021-12-09
    listed $250,000 New 764-char remark

    Show marketing remark (764 chars)

    Beautifuly renovated condo in downtown Lawrence! Completely modernized in 2020 with new kitchen, new bathrooms, new flooring, new HVAC, and freshly painted interior. Kitchen features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and new cabinets. Spacious floor plan offers 3 bedrooms ( with walk in closet in master bedroom ) and 2 full bathrooms .Beautiful natural light thru out, versatile floor plan, 9.5 foot ceilings! On-site laundry room, off street parking Ideal location close to shopping, markets and public transportation. Current tenant pays $1,500 per month. Located near I-495 and I-93. *****To help visualize this home's floorplan and to highlight its potential, virtual furnishings may have been added to photos found in this listing.*****

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast MA · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $2,187 · $182/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $3,000 · $250/mo
• Expected delta: +$813/yr (+$68/mo · 37.2%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 3/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 10% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 8 d/yr ≥98°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $31,878
• − Mortgage interest: −$17,365
• − Property taxes: −$2,187
• − Insurance: −$1,550
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,550
• − Management: −$2,550
• − HOA: −$6,600
• − Depreciation: −$9,018
• Taxable loss: −$9,942
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,386
• After-tax cash flow: $-2,275/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Excellent 95/100 None rehab

This move-in ready, renovated condo is in excellent condition with modern updates throughout. It offers a bright and spacious living environment with a good layout and fresh finishes.

Value-add opportunities

• Both Painting the exterior and landscaping — Enhances curb appeal and can attract more buyers/renters.
• Both Adding smart home features — Improves convenience and can increase property value.
• Resale Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Modern appliances can attract more buyers and increase the home's value.
• Resale Upgrading the bathrooms with modern fixtures — Modern bathrooms can attract more buyers and increase the home's value.
• Rental Adding a smart thermostat — Can reduce energy costs and attract more renters.
• Rental Adding a smart lock — Can reduce maintenance and attract more renters.

Renovation cost estimate screening

Value-add ROI direction

• Both Painting the exterior and landscaping — Enhances curb appeal and can attract more buyers/renters. ↑
• Both Adding smart home features — Improves convenience and can increase property value. ↑
• Resale Upgrading the kitchen appliances — Modern appliances can attract more buyers and increase the home's value. ↑
• Resale Upgrading the bathrooms with modern fixtures — Modern bathrooms can attract more buyers and increase the home's value. ↑
• Rental Adding a smart thermostat — Can reduce energy costs and attract more renters. ↑
• Rental Adding a smart lock — Can reduce maintenance and attract more renters. ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Lawrence
• NCES district ID: 2506660
• Math proficiency: 10% ▼ -21.00%
• Reading proficiency: 19% ▼ -11.00%
• Median HH income: $34,802
• Composite: 11.87/100
• National rank: #9672
• State rank: #300 of 302 in MA

Livability — Lawrence

• Score: 70/100
• State rank: #133
• US rank: #7750

Category grades

Amenities D Commute A+ Cost of living F Crime C- Employment D- Housing C+ Health & safety A+ User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Lawrence, MA
• County: Essex County · 632,995 people
• City population: 35,967
• Metro: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
• Population (ZIP): 8,522
• Household income: $42,211
• Rent vs Own: 97.5% rent · 2.5% own
• Severe rent burden: 980.0

Population outlook (Essex County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 840,920 people
• By 2030: 872,201 · +3.7%
• By 2040: 927,918 · +10.3%
• By 2050: 970,206 · +15.4%
• By 2075: 1,077,993 · +28.2%
• By 2100: 1,103,053 · +31.2%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Hispanic (87%)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 87% Two or more races 13% White 10% Black 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 30% Dominican 46%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 1% Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 40% · Canada, Guatemala
• Languages at home: 17% English-only · Spanish 82% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Essex

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+20.3) · D 59.2% · R 38.9% · Other 1.9%
• 2008→2024 swing: 0.0pp no change · 2008: 20.3pp · 2024: 20.3pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+20.3 2020: D+29.1 2016: D+22.5 2012: D+16.2 2008: D+20.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 4.48%
• Current HPI: 384.9595
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.28%
• F500 in state: 38

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Technology	3	$17B
▸Insurance	2	$84B
▸Retail	2	$76B
▸Life Sciences	1	$43B
▸Energy Technology	1	$31B
▸Aerospace / Defense	1	$18B

Price history

+24.0% since first listed

11 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-31 Relisted — MLS PIN
• 2026-03-31 Price Changed $310,000 MLS PIN
• 2026-01-15 Listing Removed — MLS PIN
• 2025-12-05 Rental Removed $2,600 MLSPIN
• 2025-11-09 Listed for Rent $2,600 MLSPIN
• 2025-09-20 Listed $329,900 MLS PIN
• 2022-03-23 Sold (Public Records) $240,000 Public Records
• 2022-03-23 Sold (MLS) $240,000 MLS PIN
• 2022-02-08 Pending — MLS PIN
• 2022-01-25 Contingent — MLS PIN
• 2021-12-09 Listed $250,000 MLS PIN

Property tax history

+9.7%/yr

Latest (2023): $2,187 · +7.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.