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$497,396$340 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $480,000 on Oct 1, 2025

196 SCHOOL ST

LOWELL, MA 01854
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,462 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$497K
$442K low$553K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$480,000 · Oct 1, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,579 (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.$403,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$117,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$285,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$361,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$467,325

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(13)

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.

E
Bartlett Community PartnershipD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Lowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Lowell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01854These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.94%
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.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,844
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,713 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,433
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,041
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

196 School 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.

  • Worth more than 91% of homes in The Acre
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the oldest homes in Lowell 01854

What homes are worth in Lowell 01854

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$235K$762K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Lowell 01854.

How it measures up in Lowell 01854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lowell 01854.

Estimated value$497,396
CheaperTypical $465,105Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$340
CheaperTypical $325Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,462 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 196 School St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe AcreLowell 01854Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$497,39691% of homes57% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34070% of homes62% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,462 ft²42% of homes42% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²28% of homes11% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than18502% of homesalmost no homes2% of homes

About 196 School St

How much is 196 School St, Lowell, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 School St, Lowell, MA is $497,396 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $441,873 to $552,919. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 School St, Lowell, MA last sell?

196 School St, Lowell, MA last sold on Oct 1, 2025 for $480,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 196 School St, Lowell, MA?

196 School St, Lowell, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,462 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 196 School St, Lowell, MA built?

196 School St, Lowell, MA was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 196 School St, Lowell, MA?

196 School St, Lowell, MA is assigned to Bartlett Community Partnership (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 196 School St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01854?

Among the 5,368 homes in Lowell 01854, it is worth more than 57% of them ($497,396 against a typical $465,105), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($340 against a typical $325), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,462 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1850 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 14% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 196 School St, Lowell, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 196 School St, Lowell, MA was $4,579. The county assessed it at $403,400.

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