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79 PLAIN ST

LOWELL, MA 01851
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,207 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$305,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$113,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$191,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$443,365

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.32 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial Office/Residential (Mixed Use)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day SchoolB
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.1 mi
E
WashingtonC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
H
Lowell High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

79 Plain 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 69% of homes in Highlands
  • Among the smallest lots in Highlands
  • Older than 97% of homes in 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 area2,207 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 79 Plain St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighlandsLowell 01851Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,207 ft²69% of homes66% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²almost no homes3% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than18803% of homes4% of homes5% of homes

About 79 Plain St

When did 79 Plain St, Lowell, MA last sell?

79 Plain St, Lowell, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Plain St, Lowell, MA?

79 Plain St, Lowell, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,207 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 79 Plain St, Lowell, MA built?

79 Plain St, Lowell, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Plain St, Lowell, MA?

79 Plain St, Lowell, MA is assigned to Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School (middle), rated B; Washington (elementary), rated C+; 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 79 Plain St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01851?

Among the 5,774 homes in Lowell 01851, it is bigger than 66% of them (2,207 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1880 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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