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$563,384$245 / 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 $265,000 on Dec 18, 2015

281 BEACON ST

LOWELL, MA 01850
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,298 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$563K
$538K low$588K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Dec 18, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,305 (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.$555,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$182,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$373,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$516,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$562,505

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.0.24
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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(6)

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 · 0.5 mi
E
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.6 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

281 Beacon 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 92% of homes in Lowell 01850
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Lowell 01850
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Lowell 01850
  • Older than 75% of homes in Middlesex County

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$625K

This home is worth more than 92% 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$563,384
CheaperTypical $423,101Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$245
CheaperTypical $306Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,298 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,558 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 281 Beacon St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLowell 01850Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$563,38492% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24511% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,298 ft²75% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac74% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than192048% of homes25% of homes

About 281 Beacon St

How much is 281 Beacon St, Lowell, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Beacon St, Lowell, MA is $563,384 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $538,350 to $588,418. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Beacon St, Lowell, MA last sell?

281 Beacon St, Lowell, MA last sold on Dec 18, 2015 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Beacon St, Lowell, MA?

281 Beacon St, Lowell, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,298 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 281 Beacon St, Lowell, MA built?

281 Beacon St, Lowell, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Beacon St, Lowell, MA?

281 Beacon St, 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 281 Beacon St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01850?

Among the 3,731 homes in Lowell 01850, it is worth more than 92% of them ($563,384 against a typical $423,101), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($245 against a typical $306), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,298 ft² against a typical 1,558 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1920 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 22% 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 281 Beacon St, Lowell, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Beacon St, Lowell, MA was $6,305. The county assessed it at $555,500.

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