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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $83,000 on Aug 3, 1998

173 POWELL ST

LOWELL, MA 01851
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,672 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$83,000 · Aug 3, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,416 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$389,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$127,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$261,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$360,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$483,145

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Abraham LincolnD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
H
Lowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Lowell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01851These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.33,136
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,695 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,238
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,324
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%

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How this home compares

173 Powell St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Lowell 01851

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lowell 01851.

Living area1,672 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,752 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 173 Powell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLower HighlandsLowell 01851Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,672 ft²44% of homes45% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²26% of homes12% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than190051% of homes33% of homes15% of homes

About 173 Powell St

When did 173 Powell St, Lowell, MA last sell?

173 Powell St, Lowell, MA last sold on Aug 3, 1998 for $83,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 173 Powell St, Lowell, MA?

173 Powell St, Lowell, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,672 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 173 Powell St, Lowell, MA built?

173 Powell St, Lowell, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 173 Powell St, Lowell, MA?

173 Powell St, Lowell, MA is assigned to Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School (middle), rated F; Abraham Lincoln (elementary), rated D+; Lowell High School (high), rated D. All sit in Lowell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 173 Powell St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01851?

Among the 5,774 homes in Lowell 01851, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,672 ft² against a typical 1,752 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 173 Powell St, Lowell, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Powell St, Lowell, MA was $4,416. The county assessed it at $389,100.

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