161 Olive Avenue, Lawrence MA 01841

Lawrence, MA 01841
$154,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,336
Sq Ft
$115
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1925
Year Built
3
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
160
Days on Market
Sold 2011 Listed Aug 12, 2010 • MLS# 71122395 Copied! • Updated Feb 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $184,900
Final Sale Price: $154,000
Difference: $30,900 (-16.7%)
Performance Metrics
83.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
160
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $138
Sale $/sq ft: $115
This property sold for $115 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 16.7% below the original asking price.

At 160 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$115/sq ft
Area Median
$329/sq ft
Difference
65.0%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Great opportunity! Excellent location, completely updated. Vinyl siding, Heating system, New roof, must see nice cherry kitchen with ceramic tile and breakfast bar, spacious living room and dining room, 3 bedrooms plus a walk up attic for future expansion, storage and bath in basement.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

72%
Price Range
162
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73596513
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Currently Listed
Oct 29, 2026
$549,900
MLS #73596513 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72986491
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Previously Sold
Jul 11, 2022
$405,000
MLS #72986491
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Sold
Feb 18, 2011
$154,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 162
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Listed for Sale
Aug 12, 2010
$154,500
Original listing
Agent: Reynaldo Rodriguez Office: Coco, Early & Associates

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $2,050 $163,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,050
Tax Year 2010
Assessed Value
$163,100

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 Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 3
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $2,050
Assessed Value $163,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
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) 162 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: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher
Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1925
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
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 Avenue, Lawrence MA 01841

Lawrence, MA 01841

Listing Information

Listing Agent Reynaldo Rodriguez
Listing Office Coco, Early & Associates
Office Phone 978-687-8484
Agent MLS ID G8002125
Office MLS ID G61700
Listing Data Updated Feb 1, 2026 12:05 AM EST
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