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$453,157$124 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $195,000 on Sep 18, 1998

217 APPLETON ST

LOWELL, MA 01852
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,665 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1889
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$453K
$424K low$482K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$195,000 · Sep 18, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$432,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$281,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$639,540

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Triplex
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(1)

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
Rogers STEM AcademyC+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Lowell High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 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%

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How this home compares

217 Appleton 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 94% of homes in Downtown Lowell
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Lowell 01852
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Downtown Lowell
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Downtown Lowell
  • Older than 94% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Lowell 01852

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

This home
$225K$882K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Lowell 01852.

How it measures up in Lowell 01852

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lowell 01852.

Estimated value$453,157
CheaperTypical $447,792Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $315Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,665 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1889
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 217 Appleton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown LowellLowell 01852Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$453,15794% of homes52% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$124almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than3,665 ft²95% of homes92% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac12% of homes33% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than188946% of homes9% of homes6% of homes

About 217 Appleton St

How much is 217 Appleton St, Lowell, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Appleton St, Lowell, MA is $453,157 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $424,206 to $482,108. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 Appleton St, Lowell, MA last sell?

217 Appleton St, Lowell, MA last sold on Sep 18, 1998 for $195,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 Appleton St, Lowell, MA?

217 Appleton St, Lowell, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,665 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 217 Appleton St, Lowell, MA built?

217 Appleton St, Lowell, MA was built in 1889, making it 137 years old. It is a triplex home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 217 Appleton St, Lowell, MA?

217 Appleton St, Lowell, MA is assigned to Rogers STEM Academy (elementary), rated C+; Lowell High School (high), rated C-; Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School (middle), rated B. All sit in Lowell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 Appleton St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01852?

Among the 8,439 homes in Lowell 01852, it is worth more than 52% of them ($453,157 against a typical $447,792), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($124 against a typical $315), it is bigger than 92% of them (3,665 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1889 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 11% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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