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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $289,230 on Nov 20, 2017

39 SHAFFER ST

LOWELL, MA 01854
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,086 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.
3,049 ft²
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.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$289,230 · Nov 20, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,191 (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.$539,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$94,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$444,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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

Transaction History(9)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Bartlett Community PartnershipB-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Lowell High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

39 Shaffer 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 89% of homes in Lowell 01854
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Lowell 01854

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lowell 01854.

Living area3,086 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,605 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 39 Shaffer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe AcreLowell 01854Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,086 ft²76% of homes89% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²16% of homes5% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than192068% of homes29% of homes25% of homes

About 39 Shaffer St

When did 39 Shaffer St, Lowell, MA last sell?

39 Shaffer St, Lowell, MA last sold on Nov 20, 2017 for $289,230, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 39 Shaffer St, Lowell, MA?

39 Shaffer St, Lowell, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,086 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 39 Shaffer St, Lowell, MA built?

39 Shaffer St, Lowell, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 39 Shaffer St, Lowell, MA?

39 Shaffer St, Lowell, MA is assigned to Bartlett Community Partnership (elementary), rated B-; Lowell High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Lowell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 39 Shaffer St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01854?

Among the 5,368 homes in Lowell 01854, it is bigger than 89% of them (3,086 ft² against a typical 1,605 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1920 against a typical 1962). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 39 Shaffer St, Lowell, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Shaffer St, Lowell, MA was $6,191. The county assessed it at $539,300.

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