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Last sold for $16,500 on Apr 9, 1998

256 APPLETON ST

LOWELL, MA 01852
11
Beds
0
Baths
4,277 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$16,500 · Apr 9, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,512 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$67,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Parking Lot
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.6 mi
M
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.0 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

256 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.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Lowell 01852

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

Living area4,277 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,535 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 256 Appleton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBack CentralLowell 01852Middlesex County
Living areabigger than4,277 ft²90% of homes95% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac72% of homes32% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than18908% of homes11% of homes7% of homes

About 256 Appleton St

When did 256 Appleton St, Lowell, MA last sell?

256 Appleton St, Lowell, MA last sold on Apr 9, 1998 for $16,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Appleton St, Lowell, MA?

256 Appleton St, Lowell, MA has 11 bedrooms, 4,277 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 256 Appleton St, Lowell, MA built?

256 Appleton St, Lowell, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old.

What schools serve 256 Appleton St, Lowell, MA?

256 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 256 Appleton St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01852?

Among the 8,439 homes in Lowell 01852, it is bigger than 95% of them (4,277 ft² against a typical 1,535 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1890 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 256 Appleton St, Lowell, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Appleton St, Lowell, MA was $1,512. The county assessed it at $67,600.

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