48 Union St, Lawrence MA 01840
Lawrence, MA 01840
$265,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$260,000
Final Sale Price:
$265,000
Difference:
+$5,000 (+1.9%)
Performance Metrics
101.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
2
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$127
Sale $/sq ft:
$129
This property sold for $129 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 1.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 2 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Don't miss this INCREDIBLE opportunity to own this TURNKEY property. Both units in this extremely well maintained 2 family brick row house have been completely renovated and updated. Each unit has a newer kitchen with loads of cabinets and gorgeous granite countertops. There is a brick fireplaces in each living room, large bedrooms, and huge baths. Gorgeous tile floors, lots of exposed brick, and loads of closet space! The first floor unit has 1 bedroom and 1 bath, with private access to the finished basement. The upstairs unit is townhouse style, with 1 bedroom and full bath on the main level, and 2 huge bedrooms plus 1/2 bath/laundry room combo upstairs. Each unit has it's own laundry room. Shared outdoor space in the enclosed patio area in the back, with off-street parking in the detached garage. Located just across the street from Lawrence General Hospital.
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Property History
Market Insights
56.7%
Price Range
193
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73581570
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 23, 2026
$599,900
MLS #73581570 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72775769
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Mar 5, 2021
$410,000
MLS #72775769
Sold
May 23, 2017
$265,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 193
Listed for Sale
Mar 28, 2017
$260,000
Original listing
Office: Keller Williams Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $599,900 | - | - | MLS #73581570 - Active |
| 03/05/2021 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $410,000 | - | - | MLS #72775769 |
| 05/23/2017 | ✓ Sold | $265,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/28/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $260,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $3,027 | $197,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,027
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$197,300
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1900
Living Area
2,048 sq ft
Lot Size
0.05 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
9
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
$975/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent
$1,400/mo · Y
Total Monthly Rent
$2,375/mo
Gross Income
$28,500
Net Operating Income
$28,500
Cap Rate
10.96%
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Varies
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Gas
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry
None
Features
Stone/granite/solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom With Shower Stall, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Patio - Enclosed
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Off Street, On Street
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,027
Assessed Value
$197,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
brick
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
193 days
Property Overview
Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,048 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Stories
4
Levels
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio - Enclosed
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Carpet, Varies
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:
Security System
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Stories:
4
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Oil
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Natural Gas
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Off Street, On Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Gas
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Park, Medical Facility, House of Worship
Nearby Schools
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
B+
Community Day Charter Public School
0.3 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
F
School for Exceptional Studies
0.5 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.
0.7 mi
Grades K-12
Lawrence Catholic Academy
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Lawrence Family Development Charter School
1.0 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
1.3 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
D
Oliver Elementary School
0.4 mi
|
#762 of 825
|
Score: 31.5
Improved 52 spots from last year
-26.7 below state avg
448 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-04
Rollins Early Childhood Center
0.4 mi
139 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-K
F
Francis M. Leahy School
0.5 mi
|
#812 of 825
|
Score: 25.6
Improved 21 spots from last year
-32.6 below state avg
461 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Grades PK-04
Lawrence Early Childhood Center
0.7 mi
217 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-K
Middle Schools
9 schools
Esperanza Academy
0.2 mi
Grades 05-06
F
Oliver Middle School
0.4 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
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.S.A. Academy
0.8 mi
Grades 05-08
C-
Parthum Middle School
0.8 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
B+
Spark Academy
1.1 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-
Arlington Middle School
1.2 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-
Guilmette Middle School
1.4 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
D
Alexander B Bruce School
1.5 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-
Frost Middle School
1.9 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
High Schools
5 schools
B-
RISE Academy
< 0.1 mi
|
#223 of 346
|
Score: 66.7
Same rank as last year
105 students
Less Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
B
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School, Lawrence
0.1 mi
|
#182 of 346
|
Score: 69.9
Same rank as last year
133 students
Moderate
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
B
High School Learning Center
0.7 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
Central Catholic High School
0.9 mi
21 sports
• 2,718 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
C
Lawrence High School
1.3 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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Neighborhood
48 Union St, Lawrence MA 01840
Lawrence, MA 01840
Listing Information
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty
Office Phone
603-883-8400
Agent MLS ID
CN214465
Office MLS ID
BB4909
Listing Data Updated
May 23, 2017 3:29 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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