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$485,539$392 / 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 90How 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 $525,000 on Dec 1, 2023

287 HOVEY ST

LOWELL, MA 01852
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,240 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.
0.16 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

$486K
$439K low$532K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$525,000 · Dec 1, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,635 (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.$496,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$224,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$272,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$471,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$528,681

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.Cape Cod
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(8)

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
James Sullivan Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Peter W ReillyC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.1 mi
H
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 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

287 Hovey 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 86% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Lowell 01852
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Belvidere
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% 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
$208K$885K

This home is worth more than 63% 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$485,539
CheaperTypical $439,573Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$392
CheaperTypical $307Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area1,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 287 Hovey St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelvidereLowell 01852Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$485,53933% of homes63% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39277% of homes86% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,240 ft²20% of homes27% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac28% of homes42% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than196062% of homes62% of homes54% of homes

About 287 Hovey St

How much is 287 Hovey St, Lowell, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 287 Hovey St, Lowell, MA is $485,539 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $439,149 to $531,929. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 287 Hovey St, Lowell, MA last sell?

287 Hovey St, Lowell, MA last sold on Dec 1, 2023 for $525,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 287 Hovey St, Lowell, MA?

287 Hovey St, Lowell, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,240 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 287 Hovey St, Lowell, MA built?

287 Hovey St, Lowell, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 287 Hovey St, Lowell, MA?

287 Hovey St, Lowell, MA is assigned to James Sullivan Middle School (middle), rated D-; Peter W Reilly (elementary), rated C; Leblanc Therapeutic Day School (high). All sit in Lowell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 287 Hovey St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01852?

Among the 8,439 homes in Lowell 01852, it is worth more than 63% of them ($485,539 against a typical $439,573), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($392 against a typical $307), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,240 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1960 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 14% 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 287 Hovey St, Lowell, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 287 Hovey St, Lowell, MA was $5,635. The county assessed it at $496,500.

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