Hancock Courts

45 Hancock Street, Lawrence, MA

Hancock Courts is a public housing at 45 Hancock Street in Lawrence, MA, with 195 apartments, built in 1953.

At a glance

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

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

Income-restricted housing

Hancock Courts is in State public housing (Chapter 200).

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

Getting around

Walkability: 54 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Lawrence (MBTA Haverhill Line), 1.2 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Water St & Mason St (MeVa 5), 0.1 mi
• Margin St & Essex St EB (MeVa 0 12), 0.2 mi
• Haverhill Street & Bellevue Street (MeVa 24), 0.4 mi

Public schools nearby

• Gerard A. Guilmette (elementary, grades 1–4), 0.1 mi
• Guilmette Middle School (middle, grades 5–8), 0.1 mi
• High School Learning Center (high, grades 9–12), 0.7 mi

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

Questions about Hancock Courts

How many units are in Hancock Courts?

Hancock Courts has 195 apartments, according to the housing authority.

When was Hancock Courts built?

Hancock Courts was built in 1953.

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

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

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

Lawrence (MBTA Haverhill Line) is 1.2 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Hancock Courts income-restricted housing?

Yes. Hancock Courts is in State public housing (Chapter 200). Apply through Lawrence Housing Authority.

Buildings near Hancock Courts

• Merrimack Courts — 56 Melvin Street, 292 apartments · built 1940, 0.4 mi
• Beacon Courts — 71 Duckett Avenue, 208 apartments · built 1953, 0.8 mi
• Diamond Spring Gardens — 1 Beacon Ave, 97 apartments, 0.8 mi
• Riverview Commons — 600–800 Bulfinch Dr, 66 apartments · built 1988 · 6 floors, 0.8 mi
• Elm Towers — 353 Elm St, 174 apartments · built 1972, 0.9 mi
• Scattered Sites — 37-55 Auburn St., 333 apartments, 0.9 mi
• Brunswick House — 198 Essex Street, 71 apartments · built 1982, 1 mi
• Amesbury Gardens — 206 Amesbury St, 160 apartments, 1 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 Hancock Courts or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].