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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $232,000 on May 27, 2003

42 HOWARD ST

LOWELL, MA 01851
8
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
3,014 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.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
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.$232,000 · May 27, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,981 (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.$608,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$118,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$489,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$528,800

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.0.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.

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 · 0.3 mi
M
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Lowell High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Lowell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01851These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.33,136
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,695 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,238
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,324
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

42 Howard 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 85% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the oldest homes in Lower Highlands

How it measures up in Lowell 01851

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lowell 01851.

Living area3,014 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,755 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 42 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLower HighlandsLowell 01851Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,014 ft²78% of homes83% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac51% of homes34% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than1860almost no homesalmost no homes2% of homes

About 42 Howard St

When did 42 Howard St, Lowell, MA last sell?

42 Howard St, Lowell, MA last sold on May 27, 2003 for $232,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 Howard St, Lowell, MA?

42 Howard St, Lowell, MA has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,014 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 42 Howard St, Lowell, MA built?

42 Howard St, Lowell, MA was built in 1860, making it 166 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Howard St, Lowell, MA?

42 Howard St, Lowell, MA is assigned to Rogers STEM Academy (elementary), rated C+; Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School (middle), 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 42 Howard St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01851?

Among the 5,774 homes in Lowell 01851, it is bigger than 83% of them (3,014 ft² against a typical 1,755 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1860 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 Howard St, Lowell, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Howard St, Lowell, MA was $6,981. The county assessed it at $608,100.

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