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$471,399$354 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $325,000 on May 16, 2022

231 SPARKS ST

LOWELL, MA 01854
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,331 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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

$471K
$453K low$490K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,000 · May 16, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,211 (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.$459,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$186,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$272,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$451,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$497,658

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.Ranch
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
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

Transaction History(10)

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
Joseph McavinnueD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 mi
M
Bartlett Community PartnershipD-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Lowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

231 Sparks 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 less than 87% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Pawtucketville

What homes are worth in Lowell 01854

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

This home
$232K$765K

This home is worth more than 54% 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$471,399
CheaperTypical $455,576Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$354
CheaperTypical $320Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,331 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,605 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 231 Sparks St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePawtucketvilleLowell 01854Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$471,39946% of homes54% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35472% of homes73% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,331 ft²35% of homes35% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac28% of homes35% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than196041% of homes48% of homes54% of homes

About 231 Sparks St

How much is 231 Sparks St, Lowell, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 231 Sparks St, Lowell, MA is $471,399 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $452,950 to $489,848. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 231 Sparks St, Lowell, MA last sell?

231 Sparks St, Lowell, MA last sold on May 16, 2022 for $325,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 231 Sparks St, Lowell, MA?

231 Sparks St, Lowell, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,331 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 231 Sparks St, Lowell, MA built?

231 Sparks St, Lowell, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 231 Sparks St, Lowell, MA?

231 Sparks St, Lowell, MA is assigned to Joseph Mcavinnue (elementary), rated D; Bartlett Community Partnership (middle), 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 231 Sparks St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01854?

Among the 5,369 homes in Lowell 01854, it is worth more than 54% of them ($471,399 against a typical $455,576), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($354 against a typical $320), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,331 ft² against a typical 1,605 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1960 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 13% 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 231 Sparks St, Lowell, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 231 Sparks St, Lowell, MA was $5,211. The county assessed it at $459,100.

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