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$519,169$246 / 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 94How 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 $117,000 on Apr 27, 1994

20 MERRILL AVE

LOWELL, MA 01850
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,111 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$519K
$486K low$552K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$117,000 · Apr 27, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,376 (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.$473,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$144,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$329,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$434,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$572,356

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.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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
Henry J Robinson Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
E
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
H
Lowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Lowell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01850These 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.16,865
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,591 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,769
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,358
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

20 Merrill Ave 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 84% of homes in Lowell 01850
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Lowell 01850
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Lowell 01850

What homes are worth in Lowell 01850

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

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$200K$637K

This home is worth more than 84% of homes in Lowell 01850.

How it measures up in Lowell 01850

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lowell 01850.

Estimated value$519,169
CheaperTypical $417,944Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$246
CheaperTypical $302Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area2,111 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,564 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 20 Merrill Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLowell 01850Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$519,16984% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24612% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,111 ft²71% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac41% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than196573% of homes59% of homes

About 20 Merrill Ave

How much is 20 Merrill Ave, Lowell, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Merrill Ave, Lowell, MA is $519,169 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $486,064 to $552,274. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Merrill Ave, Lowell, MA last sell?

20 Merrill Ave, Lowell, MA last sold on Apr 27, 1994 for $117,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20 Merrill Ave, Lowell, MA?

20 Merrill Ave, Lowell, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,111 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 20 Merrill Ave, Lowell, MA built?

20 Merrill Ave, Lowell, MA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20 Merrill Ave, Lowell, MA?

20 Merrill Ave, Lowell, MA is assigned to Henry J Robinson Middle School (middle), rated D-; S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School (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 20 Merrill Ave, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01850?

Among the 3,731 homes in Lowell 01850, it is worth more than 84% of them ($519,169 against a typical $417,944), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($246 against a typical $302), it is bigger than 71% of them (2,111 ft² against a typical 1,564 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1965 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 16% 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 20 Merrill Ave, Lowell, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Merrill Ave, Lowell, MA was $5,376. The county assessed it at $473,700.

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