161 Olive Ave, Lawrence MA 01841

Lawrence, MA 01841
$405,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,336
Sq Ft
$303
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1925
Year Built
3
Parking
16
Days on Market
Sold 2022 Listed May 23, 2022 • MLS# 72986491 Copied! • Updated Jul 13, 2022

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $409,900
Final Sale Price: $405,000
Difference: $4,900 (-1.2%)
Performance Metrics
98.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $307
Sale $/sq ft: $303
This property sold for $303 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.2% below the original asking price.

With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$303/sq ft
Area Median
$329/sq ft
Difference
7.9%

This property sold near the area median for similar homes.

About this home

single-family home located in Towerhill. The property features vinyl siding, newer windows, hardwood floors, and much more. Property being Sold As Is"

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

72%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73596513
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 29, 2026
$549,900
MLS #73596513 - Active
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Sold
Jul 11, 2022
$405,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
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Listed for Sale
May 23, 2022
$409,900
Original listing
Agent: Anny Cruz Office: Simple Choice Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #71122395
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 18, 2011
$154,000
MLS #71122395

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $3,173 $277,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,173
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$277,400

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1925
Living Area 1,336 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring None
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,173
Assessed Value $277,400
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Washer And Dryer Not Part Of The Sale
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Beige
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 17 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,336 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1925
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
School District
Lawrence School District local
D
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
36% attend college
14% 4-Year 23% 2-Year 3% Out of State 2% Working
✓ School Safety 2024-25
2.2% Average
2.2% Suspensions 1.1% In-School
↓ 3.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
C
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
0.9 mi | #255 of 352 | Score: 35.9
Dropped 54 spots from last year
-22.3 below state avg
920 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C+
Emily G Wetherbee School
1.2 mi | #236 of 352 | Score: 37.4
Improved 65 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
468 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-08
F
School for Exceptional Studies
1.4 mi | #344 of 346 | Score: 16.3
Improved 39 spots from last year
-41.9 below state avg
114 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-12
CLASS, Inc.
1.4 mi
Grades K-12
Lawrence Catholic Academy
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
B+
Community Day Charter Public School
2.1 mi | #126 of 352 | Score: 47.1
Dropped 13 spots from last year
-11.2 below state avg
1,198 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Lawrence Family Public Academy
0.3 mi
188 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-K
D
Gerard A. Guilmette School
0.6 mi | #776 of 825 | Score: 30.7
Improved 11 spots from last year
-27.5 below state avg
506 students Less Diverse
Grades 01-04
James F Hennessey School
0.6 mi
290 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-02
Lawrence Early Childhood Center
1.3 mi
217 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-K
M

Middle Schools

9 schools
D
Alexander B Bruce School
0.4 mi | #330 of 352 | Score: 28.1
Dropped 6 spots from last year
-30.1 below state avg
431 students Less Diverse
Grades 03-08
C-
Guilmette Middle School
0.6 mi | #299 of 352 | Score: 31.8
Dropped 17 spots from last year
-26.5 below state avg
451 students Less Diverse
Grades 05-08
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.S.A. Academy
1.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C-
Arlington Middle School
1.3 mi | #313 of 352 | Score: 30.5
Improved 36 spots from last year
-27.7 below state avg
509 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 05-08
C-
Frost Middle School
1.5 mi | #304 of 352 | Score: 31.3
Improved 21 spots from last year
-26.9 below state avg
474 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 05-08
F
Oliver Middle School
1.6 mi | #346 of 352 | Score: 24.3
Dropped 28 spots from last year
-33.9 below state avg
466 students Less Diverse
Grades 05-08
Esperanza Academy
1.6 mi
Grades 05-06
B+
Spark Academy
2.1 mi | #6 of 16 | Score: 36.3
Improved 270 spots from last year
-21.9 below state avg
570 students Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades 05-08
C-
Parthum Middle School
2.6 mi | #290 of 352 | Score: 32.4
Dropped 12 spots from last year
-25.8 below state avg
572 students Less Diverse
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

5 schools
B-
RISE Academy
1.9 mi | #223 of 346 | Score: 66.7
Same rank as last year
105 students Less Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
Central Catholic High School
1.2 mi
21 sports • 2,718 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
B
High School Learning Center
1.4 mi | #172 of 346 | Score: 71.1
Same rank as last year
158 students Less Diverse
Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
B
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School, Lawrence
1.8 mi | #182 of 346 | Score: 69.9
Same rank as last year
133 students Moderate
Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
C
Lawrence High School
2.1 mi | #270 of 346 | Score: 45.3
Improved 37 spots from last year
-12.9 below state avg
3,280 students Less Diverse
13 sports • 1,440 athletes
Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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161 Olive Ave, Lawrence MA 01841

Lawrence, MA 01841

Listing Information

Listing Agent Anny Cruz
Listing Office Simple Choice Realty
Office Phone 978-208-8596
Agent MLS ID G8000513
Office MLS ID AN5495
Listing Data Updated Jul 13, 2022 1:37 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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