Elm Towers

353 Elm St, Lawrence, MA 01841 · also known as Parkside Apartments West

Elm Towers is a housing for older adults at 353 Elm St in Lawrence, MA 01841, with 174 apartments, built in 1972.

At a glance

• 174 apartments (HUD’s public housing records)
• Built in 1972
• Bedrooms: 10 1-bedroom, 75 2-bedroom, 13 3-bedroom
• 2,576 sq ft of building area
• 1.31 acre lot
• Assessed at $11,426,400 for fiscal year 2026

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

Income-restricted housing

Elm Towers is in Program not stated, HUD project-based Section 8, with 98 HUD-assisted units. Designation: Elderly/disabled (state designation).

HUD's last physical inspection score: 93 out of 100 (2026-08-04).

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

Getting around

Walkability: 95 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Lawrence (MBTA Haverhill Line), 1.0 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Elm Towers, Lawrence (MeVa 12), under 0.1 mi
• Amesbury St & Lebanon St (MeVa 6 12), 0.1 mi
• Broadway & Tremont Street (MeVa 10 12 28), 0.3 mi

Public schools nearby

• Oliver Elementary School (elementary, grades 1–5), 0.1 mi
• Oliver Middle School (middle, grades 6–8), 0.2 mi
• School for Exceptional Studies (high, grades K–12), 0.2 mi

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

Questions about Elm Towers

How many units are in Elm Towers?

Elm Towers has 174 apartments, according to HUD’s public housing records.

When was Elm Towers built?

Elm Towers was built in 1972.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Elm Towers right now?

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

What is the closest T or train station to Elm Towers?

Lawrence (MBTA Haverhill Line) is 1.0 mile away, in a straight line.

Is Elm Towers income-restricted housing?

Yes. Elm Towers is in Program not stated, HUD project-based Section 8, with 98 assisted units. Apply through Lawrence Housing Authority.

Buildings near Elm Towers

• Scattered Sites — 37-55 Auburn St., 333 apartments, 0.1 mi
• Amesbury Gardens — 206 Amesbury St, 160 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Mi Residential Community I — 189 Maple St, 299 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Heritage Common — 43 Camella Teoli Way, 140 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Brunswick House — 198 Essex Street, 71 apartments · built 1982, 0.5 mi
• Rita Hall Apartments — 490 Hampshire St, 90 apartments, 0.5 mi
• Merrimack Courts — 56 Melvin Street, 292 apartments · built 1940, 0.6 mi
• Loft Five 50 — 550 Broadway, 75 apartments, 0.6 mi

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

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties
• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)
• HUD Public Housing Developments

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 Elm Towers or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].