281-285 Essex St, Lawrence MA 01840

Lawrence, MA 01840

$3,799,999

Est. $21,313/month

Beds

Baths

18,000

Sq Ft

$211

Price/Sq Ft

0.11

Acres

1900

Year Built

5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down

Type

Days on Market

Active Listed May 18, 2026 • MLS# 73520521 Copied!

About this home

281-285 Essex Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a centrally located mixed-use asset in the heart of Downtown Lawrence. The property consists of sixteen total units, including two commercial storefronts, nine 2-bedroom apartments, one 3-bedroom apartments and four 1-bedroom apartments, encompassing approximately 18,000 square feet on a .11-acre parcel. The building offers a highly attractive blend of residential stability and street-level commercial visibility in one of the city's most attractive corridors.

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Property Overview

Property Type

5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1900

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

18,000 sq ft

Total Rooms

Stories

Levels

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down

Year Built 1900

Living Area 18,000 sq ft

Lot Size 0.11 acres

Bedrooms 25

Full Baths 14

Half Baths 2

Total Rooms 60

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement Full

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof Rubber

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $22,773

Assessed Value $2,587,800

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Rubber

Foundation: Stone

Stories: 5

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Heating Zones: 16

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Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

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View: Yes

View Type: City View(s)

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Medical Facility

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281-285 Essex St, Lawrence MA 01840

Lawrence, MA 01840

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Listed for Sale

May 18, 2026

$3,799,999

Original listing

Agent: Patrick Hermans Office: J. Borstell Real Estate, Inc.

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/18/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$3,799,999	-	-	Original listing

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
May 18, 2026	New Listing Added	$3,799,999	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

2 days

Price per Sq Ft

$211

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$22,773	$2,587,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$22,773

Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$2,587,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Patrick Hermans

Listing Office J. Borstell Real Estate, Inc.

Agent MLS ID CN225762

Office MLS ID G80038

Listing Data Updated May 18, 2026 8:42 AM 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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