Merrimack Courts

56 Melvin Street, Lawrence, MA

Merrimack Courts is a public housing at 56 Melvin Street in Lawrence, MA, with 292 apartments, built in 1940.

At a glance

• 292 apartments (the housing authority)
• Built in 1940

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

Income-restricted housing

Merrimack 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: 81 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Lawrence (MBTA Haverhill Line), 1.0 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Essex Street - Essex Plaza (MeVa 0 5 12), 0.1 mi
• 103 Broadway St (MeVa 10 24 28), 0.2 mi
• Td Bank [Hampshire- Essex Street] (MeVa 1), 0.4 mi

Public schools nearby

• Gerard A. Guilmette (elementary, grades 1–4), 0.4 mi
• Guilmette Middle School (middle, grades 5–8), 0.4 mi
• High School Learning Center (high, grades 9–12), 0.6 mi

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

Questions about Merrimack Courts

How many units are in Merrimack Courts?

Merrimack Courts has 292 apartments, according to the housing authority.

When was Merrimack Courts built?

Merrimack Courts was built in 1940.

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

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

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

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

Is Merrimack Courts income-restricted housing?

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

Buildings near Merrimack Courts

• Hancock Courts — 45 Hancock Street, 195 apartments · built 1953, 0.4 mi
• Elm Towers — 353 Elm St, 174 apartments · built 1972, 0.6 mi
• Scattered Sites — 37-55 Auburn St., 333 apartments, 0.6 mi
• Amesbury Gardens — 206 Amesbury St, 160 apartments, 0.7 mi
• Brunswick House — 198 Essex Street, 71 apartments · built 1982, 0.7 mi
• Mi Residential Community I — 189 Maple St, 299 apartments, 0.7 mi
• Loft Five 50 — 550 Broadway, 75 apartments, 0.8 mi
• Heritage Common — 43 Camella Teoli Way, 140 apartments, 0.9 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 Merrimack Courts or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].