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Last sold for $599,000 on Dec 24, 2020

78 MIDDLESEX ST

LOWELL, MA 01852
0
Baths
28,620 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$599,000 · Dec 24, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,563 (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.$1,442,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$181,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,260,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Pool W/Hot Tub/Spa
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Sauna

Transaction History(6)

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(1)

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
H
Lowell High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
B.F. Butler Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 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

78 Middlesex 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Lowell 01852
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Downtown Lowell
  • Older than 93% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Lowell 01852

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lowell 01852.

Living area28,620 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 78 Middlesex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown LowellLowell 01852Middlesex County
Living areabigger than28,620 ft²98% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac25% of homes68% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than189046% of homes11% of homes7% of homes

About 78 Middlesex St

When did 78 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA last sell?

78 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA last sold on Dec 24, 2020 for $599,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA?

78 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA has 28,620 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 78 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA built?

78 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 78 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA?

78 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA is assigned to Rogers STEM Academy (elementary), rated C+; Lowell High School (high), rated C-; B.F. Butler Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Lowell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01852?

Among the 8,439 homes in Lowell 01852, it is bigger than almost all of them (28,620 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1890 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 78 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA was $16,563. The county assessed it at $1,442,800.

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