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172 Middle St

LOWELL, MA 01852
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 18805 floors51 units513–1,968 ft²
$15M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$293K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$356
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-6.5%vs the Lowell ZIP median sale $/ft² ($381)

Sales Performance

$300K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
-3.7%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
2
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
3.9%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+7.0%per yeartypical hold 5.2 yrsfrom 91 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20002004200820112015201820222025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20002004200820112015201820222025

145 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$257K$324K$391K$458K513 ft²804 ft²1,095 ft²1,386 ft²1,677 ft²1,968 ft²
1 bd
1 bed
51 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
1 bd · 1 ba · 701 ft²
2 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 837 ft²
2 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,039 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
45 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$257K–$278K
14 units
$282K–$304K
21 units
$308K–$332K
10 units
$333K–$333K
1 unit
$385K–$398K
2 units
$408K–$418K
2 units
$458K–$458K
1 unit

Value by Floor & LineAverage estimated price per square foot by floor range, using unit numbers to infer floors. Higher floors usually price higher — the gap shows how much the view is worth here.

Floor 1
$251/ft²
Floor 2
$352/ft²
Floor 3
$361/ft²
Floor 4
$379/ft²
Floor 5
$383/ft²
Unit lines by $/ft²Condo units stacked vertically share a unit line — the last digits of the unit number (like 05 in 1205, 1305, 1405). Lines share a layout and exposure, so comparing estimated $/ft² by line shows which position in the building commands a premium.
Line ·08
$440/ft²
Line ·06
$391/ft²
Line ·07
$347/ft²
Line ·05
$340/ft²
Line ·12
$333/ft²
Line ·03
$331/ft²
Line ·04
$330/ft²
Line ·11
$327/ft²
Line ·09
$303/ft²
Line ·01
$293/ft²
Line ·02
$279/ft²

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.86%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.4%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.7.8 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.15%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.57%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$297,702
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$3,319
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 304Dec 30, 2025$310,000Unit 209Oct 28, 2025$290,000Unit 109Jun 30, 2025$325,000Unit 507May 21, 2025$298,000Unit 108Mar 11, 2025$325,000Unit 204Dec 2, 2024$290,000Unit 303Apr 8, 2024$290,000Unit 311Sep 19, 2023$310,000Unit 210Aug 4, 2023$305,000Unit 102May 19, 2023$405,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Lowell High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi

District: Lowell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01852These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.87

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,007
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,196 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,803
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,531
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

172 Middle St # 101
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,802 ft²
$418K
172 Middle St # 102
1 bd · 2 ba · 1,752 ft²
$408K
172 Middle St # 103
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,237 ft²
$270K
172 Middle St # 104
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,968 ft²
$458K
172 Middle St # 105
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,480 ft²
$385K
172 Middle St # 106
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,713 ft²
$398K
172 Middle St # 107
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,066 ft²
$272K
172 Middle St # 108
1 bd · 1 ba · 933 ft²
$333K
172 Middle St # 109
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,271 ft²
$331K
172 Middle St # 111
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,378 ft²
$332K
172 Middle St # 112
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 ft²
$272K
172 Middle St # 201
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,005 ft²
$260K
172 Middle St # 202
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,039 ft²
$264K
172 Middle St # 203
1 bd · 1 ba · 873 ft²
$303K
172 Middle St # 204
1 bd · 1 ba · 922 ft²
$298K
172 Middle St # 205
1 bd · 1 ba · 845 ft²
$294K
172 Middle St # 206
1 bd · 1 ba · 749 ft²
$294K
172 Middle St # 207
1 bd · 1 ba · 745 ft²
$286K
172 Middle St # 208
1 bd · 1 ba · 513 ft²
$270K
172 Middle St # 209
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,030 ft²
$314K
172 Middle St # 210
1 bd · 1 ba · 951 ft²
$323K
172 Middle St # 211
1 bd · 1 ba · 782 ft²
$282K
172 Middle St # 212
1 bd · 1 ba · 744 ft²
$287K
172 Middle St # 301
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,039 ft²
$271K
172 Middle St # 302
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,060 ft²
$257K
172 Middle St # 303
1 bd · 1 ba · 837 ft²
$309K
172 Middle St # 304
1 bd · 1 ba · 989 ft²
$313K
172 Middle St # 305
1 bd · 1 ba · 849 ft²
$291K
172 Middle St # 306
1 bd · 1 ba · 718 ft²
$268K
172 Middle St # 307
1 bd · 1 ba · 783 ft²
$295K
172 Middle St # 308
1 bd · 1 ba · 571 ft²
$301K
172 Middle St # 309
1 bd · 1 ba · 853 ft²
$293K
172 Middle St # 310
1 bd · 1 ba · 647 ft²
$274K
172 Middle St # 311
1 bd · 1 ba · 809 ft²
$308K
172 Middle St # 312
1 bd · 1 ba · 756 ft²
$283K
172 Middle St # 401
1 bd · 1 ba · 824 ft²
$292K
172 Middle St # 402
1 bd · 1 ba · 950 ft²
$309K
172 Middle St # 403
1 bd · 1 ba · 823 ft²
$296K
172 Middle St # 404
1 bd · 1 ba · 702 ft²
$268K
172 Middle St # 405
1 bd · 1 ba · 746 ft²
$290K
172 Middle St # 406
1 bd · 1 ba · 581 ft²
$277K
172 Middle St # 407
1 bd · 1 ba · 858 ft²
$310K
172 Middle St # 408
1 bd · 1 ba · 701 ft²
$273K
172 Middle St # 501
1 bd · 1 ba · 811 ft²
$290K
172 Middle St # 502
1 bd · 1 ba · 953 ft²
$323K
172 Middle St # 503
1 bd · 1 ba · 837 ft²
$303K
172 Middle St # 504
1 bd · 1 ba · 701 ft²
$278K
172 Middle St # 505
1 bd · 1 ba · 795 ft²
$287K
172 Middle St # 506
1 bd · 1 ba · 589 ft²
$285K
172 Middle St # 507
1 bd · 1 ba · 840 ft²
$304K
172 Middle St # 508
1 bd · 1 ba · 714 ft²
$286K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 172 Middle St

How many units are in 172 Middle St, Lowell, MA?

172 Middle St, Lowell, MA has 51 residential units across 5 floors, built in 1880, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 172 Middle St, Lowell, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 51 units at 172 Middle St, Lowell, MA is $293,385. That works out to $356 per square foot. Units run from 513 to 1,968 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 172 Middle St, Lowell, MA expensive for Lowell?

Units at 172 Middle St, Lowell, MA carry a median of $356 per square foot, 6% below the Lowell median of $381 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 172 Middle St, Lowell, MA?

2 units at 172 Middle St, Lowell, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 145 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 3.9% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $300K.

Have units at 172 Middle St, Lowell, MA appreciated?

Across 91 repeat sales of the same unit, 172 Middle St, Lowell, MA returned a median 7.0% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 5.2 years.

What floor plans does 172 Middle St, Lowell, MA have?

The most common plan at 172 Middle St, Lowell, MA is a 1-bedroom of 701 square feet, repeated 2 times, with a median estimate of $275,510. TopHap identifies 3 recurring plans in the building.

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