Brunswick House

198 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA

Brunswick House is a housing for older adults at 198 Essex Street in Lawrence, MA, with 71 apartments, built in 1982.

At a glance

• 71 apartments (the housing authority)
• Built in 1982
• Bedrooms: 71 1-bedroom
• 2,704 sq ft of building area
• 0.08 acre lot
• Assessed at $175,500 for fiscal year 2026

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

Income-restricted housing

Brunswick House is in State public housing (Chapter 667). Designation: Elderly/disabled (state designation).

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

Getting around

Walkability: 85 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Lawrence (MBTA Haverhill Line), 0.5 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Common Street - Lawrence City Hall (MeVa 5), under 0.1 mi
• Prodigy Barber (MeVa 0 5 10), under 0.1 mi
• City Hall (MeVa 0 1 5), under 0.1 mi

Public schools nearby

• Francis M Leahy (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.3 mi
• Oliver Middle School (middle, grades 6–8), 0.3 mi
• School for Exceptional Studies (high, grades K–12), 0.3 mi

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

Questions about Brunswick House

How many units are in Brunswick House?

Brunswick House has 71 apartments, according to the housing authority.

When was Brunswick House built?

Brunswick House was built in 1982.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Brunswick House right now?

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

What is the closest T or train station to Brunswick House?

Lawrence (MBTA Haverhill Line) is 0.5 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Brunswick House income-restricted housing?

Yes. Brunswick House is in State public housing (Chapter 667). Apply through Lawrence Housing Authority.

Buildings near Brunswick House

• St Alfios Villa — 35 Common St, 155 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Duck Mill Apartments — 4 Union St, 73 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Heritage Common — 43 Camella Teoli Way, 140 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Valebrook Apartments — 7A Summer St, 151 apartments · built 1965, 0.4 mi
• Amesbury Gardens — 206 Amesbury St, 160 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Mi Residential Community I — 189 Maple St, 299 apartments, 0.5 mi
• Elm Towers — 353 Elm St, 174 apartments · built 1972, 0.5 mi
• Scattered Sites — 37-55 Auburn St., 333 apartments, 0.6 mi

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

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• 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 Brunswick House or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].