Google street view image for 159 Farnham St, Lawrence, MA 01843

Off Market Jan 1983 for $30K

$835,779

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $195/mo

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3 ba

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3,633

sq ft

159 Farnham St, Lawrence, MA 01843

About this home

159 Farnham St is a 3,633 square foot multi-family home on a 2,178 square foot lot with 9 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 17, 1983 for $30,000. Based on Redfin's Lawrence data, we estimate the home's value is $835,779.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

2,178 sq ftLot Size

$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$835,779

$806K since sold in January 1983$22K since August

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Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 6% lower than the average sale price ($889K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$900,000
A
6 beds2.5 baths3,256 sq ft
539-541 S Broadway, Lawrence, MA 01841
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,050,000
B
9 beds4 baths3,586 sq ft
134-136 Boxford St, Lawrence, MA 01843
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$850,000
C
7 beds3 baths3,094 sq ft
143-145 Foster St, Lawrence, MA 01843
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$938,500
D
6 beds3 baths2,576 sq ft
136-138 Sanborn St, Lawrence, MA 01843
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$700,000
E
9 beds3 baths3,816 sq ft
66-68 Water St, Lawrence, MA 01841
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$895,000
F
10 beds3 baths4,200 sq ft
22-26 Chandler St, Lawrence, MA 01841

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Market trends in 01843, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.8%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$591K

$256 MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

$275,000
2 beds1 bath872 sq ft
24 Inman St #3, Lawrence, MA 01843
$979,000
9 beds3 baths3,546 sq ft
13-15 Falmouth St, Lawrence, MA 01843
$525,000
3 beds1 bath1,276 sq ft
43 Crestwood Cir, Lawrence, MA 01843
$550,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,560 sq ft
4 Monroe St, Lawrence, MA 01843
$1,099,000
8 beds5 baths4,052 sq ft
350 S Broadway, Lawrence, MA 01843
$1,149,999
6 beds3 baths4,296 sq ft
132-134 S Broadway, Lawrence, MA 01843
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$825,000
4 beds2 baths2,179 sq ft
53 Weare, Lawrence, MA 01843
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Sale history for 159 Farnham St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,485 (+43.8%)

$78,600 + $362,800

$441,400

2022

$3,119 (+5.0%)

$71,300 + $201,300

$272,600

2021

$2,971 (+4.1%)

$71,300 + $170,800

$242,100

2020

$2,855 (−2.6%)

$67,600 + $162,100

$229,700

2019

$2,930 (+3.5%)

$56,100 + $158,100

$214,200

2018

$2,832 (+7.8%)

$53,200 + $144,600

$197,800

2017

$2,628 (+6.9%)

$50,200 + $121,100

$171,300

2016

$2,458 (+1.9%)

$41,400 + $117,100

$158,500

2015

$2,412 (−2.7%)

$41,400 + $118,100

$159,500

2014

$2,479 (+15.3%)

$46,700 + $112,100

$158,800

2013

$2,150 (+5.3%)

$46,700 + $95,900

$142,600

2012

$2,041 (+3.9%)

$43,900 + $98,900

$142,800

2011

$1,964

$44,900 + $101,100

$146,000

2010

$1,964 (−22.5%)

$44,900 + $101,100

$146,000

2009

$2,535

$65,900 + $171,000

$236,900

Tax history for 159 Farnham St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$4,485 (+43.8%)

$78,600 + $362,800

$441,400

2022

$3,119 (+5.0%)

$71,300 + $201,300

$272,600

2021

$2,971 (+4.1%)

$71,300 + $170,800

$242,100

2020

$2,855 (−2.6%)

$67,600 + $162,100

$229,700

2019

$2,930 (+3.5%)

$56,100 + $158,100

$214,200

2018

$2,832 (+7.8%)

$53,200 + $144,600

$197,800

2017

$2,628 (+6.9%)

$50,200 + $121,100

$171,300

2016

$2,458 (+1.9%)

$41,400 + $117,100

$158,500

2015

$2,412 (−2.7%)

$41,400 + $118,100

$159,500

2014

$2,479 (+15.3%)

$46,700 + $112,100

$158,800

2013

$2,150 (+5.3%)

$46,700 + $95,900

$142,600

2012

$2,041 (+3.9%)

$43,900 + $98,900

$142,800

2011

$1,964

$44,900 + $101,100

$146,000

2010

$1,964 (−22.5%)

$44,900 + $101,100

$146,000

2009

$2,535

$65,900 + $171,000

$236,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

B-2

Secondary Business District

To permit moderate intensity commercial uses at a medium density; to provide larger establishments for goods and services oriented to local and regional clientele; and to ensure compatibility of all uses within the district.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Bank
Convenience store
Day care facility
Laundromat
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Office
Shopping centers

Nov 25, 2018 • Active

Gas fitting

Install a new boiler and water heater. Perform associated plumbing and gas work.

Gas

Plumbing

Nov 19, 2018 • Final

Gas fitting

Install a gas dryer and a stove range.

Gas

Plumbing

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 15

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,633
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,006
# of Units: 3
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,178
Municipality Name: LAWRENCE
Acres: 0.05
State Use Description: 3-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 9
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,633
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 4202525

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 25, 2025

Around this home

Schools

John Breen School

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.3mi

Spark Academy

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Lawrence High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Lawrence, MA • 01843

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$794,000 – $962,000

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Home values near 159 Farnham St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
140 Farnham St, Lawrence, MA 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3777 Sq. Ft.	$883,463
147 Farnham St, Lawrence, MA 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$926,847

Address	Redfin Estimate
154 Farnham St, Lawrence, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5084 Sq. Ft.	—
141 Farnham St, Lawrence, MA 9 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4132 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
153 Farnham St, Lawrence, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2872 Sq. Ft.	$710,750
176 Farnham St, Lawrence, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1164 Sq. Ft.	$454,155

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