Beacon Courts

71 Duckett Avenue, Lawrence, MA

Beacon Courts is a public housing at 71 Duckett Avenue in Lawrence, MA, with 208 apartments, built in 1953.

At a glance

• 208 apartments (the housing authority)
• Built in 1953

No homes in Beacon Courts are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Beacon Courts is in Federal public housing.

Lawrence Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 20 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Lawrence (MBTA Haverhill Line), 1.6 mi
• Andover (MBTA Haverhill Line), 2.6 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Beacon Street & Glenn Street (MeVa 7), 0.1 mi
• Andover St & Beacon St (MeVa 27), 0.2 mi

Public schools nearby

• Robert Frost (elementary, grades K–4), 0.4 mi
• Frost Middle School (middle, grades 5–8), 0.4 mi
• Gr Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical (high, grades 9–12), 1.0 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Beacon Courts

How many units are in Beacon Courts?

Beacon Courts has 208 apartments, according to the housing authority.

When was Beacon Courts built?

Beacon Courts was built in 1953.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Beacon Courts right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Beacon Courts comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Beacon Courts?

Lawrence (MBTA Haverhill Line) is 1.6 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Beacon Courts income-restricted housing?

Yes. Beacon Courts is in Federal public housing. Apply through Lawrence Housing Authority.

Buildings near Beacon Courts

• Diamond Spring Gardens — 1 Beacon Ave, 97 apartments, 0.1 mi
• Riverview Commons — 600–800 Bulfinch Dr, 66 apartments · built 1988 · 6 floors, 0.8 mi
• Hancock Courts — 45 Hancock Street, 195 apartments · built 1953, 0.8 mi
• Brookside Estates — 200 Brookside Dr, 167 apartments · built 1960 · 2 listed now, 1.1 mi
• Merrimack Courts — 56 Melvin Street, 292 apartments · built 1940, 1.2 mi

More: all 15 large buildings in Lawrence · Lawrence homes for sale and rent

Sources

• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Beacon Courts or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].