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$488,981$240 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $335,000 on Jun 15, 2020

38 MAY ST

LOWELL, MA 01850
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,036 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$489K
$468K low$510K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$335,000 · Jun 15, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,546 (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.$488,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$143,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$344,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$453,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$501,980

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.0.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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
Henry J Robinson Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.1 mi
E
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
H
Lowell High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

38 May 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 less per square foot than 97% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Lowell 01850
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 85% 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.

This home
$199K$631K

This home is worth more than 77% 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$488,981
CheaperTypical $418,172Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$240
CheaperTypical $301Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,036 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,565 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 38 May St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLowell 01850Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$488,98177% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24010% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,036 ft²68% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac41% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than190024% of homes15% of homes

About 38 May St

How much is 38 May St, Lowell, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 May St, Lowell, MA is $488,981 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $468,222 to $509,740. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 May St, Lowell, MA last sell?

38 May St, Lowell, MA last sold on Jun 15, 2020 for $335,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 May St, Lowell, MA?

38 May St, Lowell, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,036 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 38 May St, Lowell, MA built?

38 May St, Lowell, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 38 May St, Lowell, MA?

38 May 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 38 May St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01850?

Among the 3,731 homes in Lowell 01850, it is worth more than 77% of them ($488,981 against a typical $418,172), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($240 against a typical $301), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,036 ft² against a typical 1,565 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1900 against a typical 1925). 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 38 May St, Lowell, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 May St, Lowell, MA was $5,546. The county assessed it at $488,600.

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