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$530,918$514 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $259,000 on Oct 12, 2018

5 CHATHAM ST

LOWELL, MA 01851
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,032 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$531K
$512K low$549K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$259,000 · Oct 12, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,774 (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.$503,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$223,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$279,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$447,355

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.Ranch
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Dr Gertrude BaileyB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Lowell High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

5 Chatham 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 82% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Highlands
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Highlands
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Highlands

What homes are worth in Lowell 01851

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$217K$766K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Lowell 01851.

How it measures up in Lowell 01851

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

Estimated value$530,918
CheaperTypical $463,376Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$514
CheaperTypical $301Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,032 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,764 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 5 Chatham St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighlandsLowell 01851Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$530,91859% of homes70% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$514almost all homesalmost all homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,032 ft²8% of homes10% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac58% of homes66% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than197081% of homes80% of homes64% of homes

About 5 Chatham St

How much is 5 Chatham St, Lowell, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Chatham St, Lowell, MA is $530,918 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $512,497 to $549,339. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Chatham St, Lowell, MA last sell?

5 Chatham St, Lowell, MA last sold on Oct 12, 2018 for $259,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Chatham St, Lowell, MA?

5 Chatham St, Lowell, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,032 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 5 Chatham St, Lowell, MA built?

5 Chatham St, Lowell, MA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Chatham St, Lowell, MA?

5 Chatham St, Lowell, MA is assigned to Dr Gertrude Bailey (elementary), rated B; Laura Lee Therapeutic Day 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 5 Chatham St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01851?

Among the 5,774 homes in Lowell 01851, it is worth more than 70% of them ($530,918 against a typical $463,376), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($514 against a typical $301), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,032 ft² against a typical 1,764 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1970 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 18% 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 5 Chatham St, Lowell, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Chatham St, Lowell, MA was $5,774. The county assessed it at $503,000.

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