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The City of Lowell is the fourth largest city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its strategic location at the intersections of Routes 495, 93 and 3, provides excellent access to all points of interest in Massachusetts as well as New Hampshire and Maine. Commuter rail also provides an easy 40-minute ride to Boston's North Station. Residents claim Lowell's National Park as this country's greatest tribute to the Industrial Revolution and the textile industry that boomed in New England in the nineteenth century. The rehabilitated mill buildings are further complemented by 2 1/2 miles of trolley and canal boat tours and several museums.
The 3200-seat Lowell Auditorium hosts many of the country's best performers at affordable prices. The Merrimack Repertory theater, which is also located in downtown Lowell, is one of the few self-sustaining repertory theater groups in the northeast. The 19th century mill buildings provide an excellent opportunity for low-cost acquisition and rehabilitation for small and large companies.
The city offers many unique financial incentives to encourage new growth and development. The city's workforce is computer literate and strongly supported by the local school district, which has just completed nine new schools and five school rehabilitations. The education base also includes Middlesex Community College and University of Massachusetts at Lowell. The student population further enhances the market for retail businesses in downtown Lowell and its surrounding neighborhoods. This planned urban community is built around the Merrimack River and its diverse canal system, which provided power to the early manufacturers. Today these water amenities add to the character of the city.
Special events of the year include a folk festival which Lowell residents claim as the best in New England and which draws over 200,000 people annually, Riverfest, First Night, and Fourth of July fireworks. Residents say proudly that Lowell has something for everyone with its unmatched quality of life.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
158 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
161 |
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8th Grade Math: |
177 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
183 |
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8th Grade Science: |
177 |
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4th Grade Math: |
233 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
233 |
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Spending/Student:
$8,338
Average SAT scores:
1366
Student/Teacher Ratios:
13.1 to 1
Community
Population:103,512 Median Income in town: $53,250 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 29.3 / 1,000
Violent: 8.2 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
22
/ 11
/ 8
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $192,250
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $253,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -32%
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,858
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Lowell (Lowell Line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
bus
Miles to Boston:
34
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
37
Rail time to Boston:
47
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$269,000
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Over $50K spent on renovations in the last 2 years! Huge, newly expanded living room with new windows and beautiful cherry floors. New fencing. Refinished hardwood floors throughout house. Newly tiled bathroom and kitchen. New large bathroom and bulkhead in basement. New composite front stairway. Corner lot with easy parking. Mins to highway. Great for the large family!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$274,900
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Side by side brick exterior 2 family on a cul-de-sac, lead certificate in hand for both units, quite dead end street, new insulated windows 2010, new kitchens in both units 2010, unit 26 has granite counter top, new french door in unit 26 that leads to the back yard, unit 24 has new boiler and water heater 2011, new cedar fence 2011, new carpet unit 24 in May 2012, unit 26 2011. Unit 24 is vacant in case the buyer wants to live in. Very easy to rent.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$189,800
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Come visit this well maintained Condo. Enjoy the HW floors, upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and dining area. Dining room leads to the partially finished basement which adds an extra room for entertaining your guests or a home office. The second level has granite counter tops in the upgraded bathroom and two good sized bedrooms. This home has a newer back slider which leads to the private backyard with privacy fencing surrounding plus a newer H/W heater.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$259,000
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Great size single family home in desirable upper highlands neighborhood, great for a big family or just love the space. This home offers big rooms, brand new kitchen, 2 good size full baths, gleaming hardwood floors throughout,amazing wood work. Electrical updates all new lighting fixtures, new 110V panel. Plumbing updated also with all new bath fixtures, all new stainless steal appliances. Come see what this home has to offer.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$273,521
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Terrific LARGE Colonial just sooo well cared for in a great location "Highlands" convenient to schools, parks, stores & highways...easy access to all. Period hardwood just about everywhere compliments pristine hardwood floors throughout. Enter the Foyer you will see for yourself how inviting this Home makes you feel. Everywhere you look rooms are spacious, 4 bedrooms all comfortable in size include a huge master upstairs with walk-in closet/space of its own. Three levels of living you should see
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$119,900
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END UNIT TOWNHOUSE AT DALLAS ESTATES CONDOMINIUMS. WALK TO UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS SOUTH CAMPUS. THIS UNIT HAS RECENTLY BEEN COMPLETELY "DONE OVER" WITH NEW KITCHEN & FULL BATH. CERAMIC & WOOD FLOORING. SOON TO HAVE NEW CARPETING (OR YOUR CHOICE OF CARPETING) & RECENT INTERIOR PAINT. FORCED HOT AIR HEAT & CENTRAL A/C. DEEDED PARKING IN COVERED CARPORT ALSO VISITOR PARKING. BALCONY DECK & ATTIC STORAGE. NEAR COMMUTER RAIL STATION AND EASY ACCESS TO LOCAL MAJOR HIGHWAYS.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$169,900
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Hard to find 3 bedroom Townhome with 2,100+ sq. ft. of living area! The first floor has a welcoming foyer with tile floors, updated kitchen and bath, large living/dining area with slider leading to the deck and yard. Second floor has 2 spacious bedrooms and a full bath. Large master bedroom with cathedral ceiling and skylight on the third floor. Other features include lots of closet space and a full unfinished basement.Convenient Highlands location... close to everything!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$274,900
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THIS IS THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Located in the sought after HIGHLANDS AREA, Everything has been done. Just pack your bags and move right into this BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 3 BR Ranch. Large eat-in kitchen w/STAINLESS appliances & GRANITE counters, GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS..TILED kitchen. Heated SUNROOM with sliders opens to a level FENCED- IN YARD with PATIO waiting for your summer barbecue. Don't miss out on this home! It is truly a GEM!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,900
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Beautiful and well maintained home located in the Upper Highlands. This 4+BR, 2 full bath home glows with pride of ownership. Renovated kitchen and BR on 1st floor. Wonderful character defined by builtins, wide door casings, moldings, hardwood throughout, etc. Additional living space includes 2 additional bedrooms located on the 3rd floor & a partially finished basement. Great outside space includes front farmers porch and back deck (both with composite flooring). Ideal for a large family.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$204,000
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Well maintained single family home. This spacious L shaped ranch on quite dead end street in the highlands has 2 + bedrooms, 3 full baths, large family room with fireplace, Third bedroom in finished basement with wood burning stove. Owner built and occupied a must see .This is a short sale , proof of funds or letter of lender approval required with all offers. Home inspection for buyers information only, no concessions, sold as is
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$229,000
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Priced to sell! Move-in condition! New roof. This is not a short sale. Can close at your convenience.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$169,900
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This adorable 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath charmer has been updated with fresh paint throughout. Great highlands location with a private fenced in yard boasting with grapevines. Meticulously cared for, this home offers incredible closet space, beautiful stained glass window and hardwood pine floors. A welcoming sunny enclosed front porch and beautiful woodwork add to the character. This is home sweet home!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$246,000
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Property is owned by Housing and Urban Development HUD 251-310229 - IE - This property can be financed with a FHA 203b-insured with escrow loan or FHA 203k loan if financing with an FHA loan. Please use your HUD keys to access the home. HUD agent can submit offers on-line at HUD Homestore web page. Neither owner nor agent makes any warranties or representations. 4 Family with 6 bd 4 Bath. Off Street parking and garage. Property is sold ?AS IS AS SEEN?.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$170,000
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Wonderful Colonial on a fabulous tree lined street. This home has an entertaining kitchen& dinning with nice living-room & small den. 2nd floor had 3 good size bedrooms & bath. Fabulous deck with a huge fenced in yard. Corner lot with a farmers porch, vinyl sided and a two car detached garage. House has been well kept and updated. Subject to 3rd party approval. Easy to show! Several offers in looking for highest and best Monday noon time 4/30/12.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$49,900
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Why not purchase this AFFORDABLE condo unit? 2 bedrooms with central air. Great location.!! Surely, better than renting! Subjective to 3rd party-approval.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$434,900
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This "Duplex Style" 2-family is TRULY UNIQUE & ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!. Both 3BR units updated with New Windows, Heating Systems, Central Air, Plumbing and Wiring. Approx 1,940 sq. ft in each unit. Beautiful Tray Ceilings, Fireplace w/Hand Crafted Mantle, Gleaming HW floors & Ceramic. Kitchens have New Cabinets& SS Appl. Granite. Huge Masters w/sitting rooms & more. Has Potential of 20% down w/ current rates & the rental income, your monthly payment (including taxes)is cheaper than renting!.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$599,900
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Six family with all 3 bedroom units. Currents rents are only $995. Tenants pay all utilities. Rents are below market and can be increased to $1,100. The projected annual income is based on only $1,050. There are coin operated washers and dryers that generate $120 per mo. 3 car det. garage/barn can be rented for additional income. Vinyl sided, vinyl thermopane windows, mod. kit. & baths, seperate heat, lead certificates, good condition & location. Perfect for investors and/or 1031 exchange.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$159,900
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LOVELY COLONIAL on a quiet street with a fenced in backyard. This two Bedroom Home has 1 and 1/2 Bath, 1st floor Laundry, eat in Kitchen, formal Living Room with Bay Window and lg Dining Area, Screened in Porch, and large Deck. Add to this an Above Ground Pool, nice Yard, and Patio Area for outside activties. There is also a free standing building that can be used for entertaining or converted back to a garage. All this home needs is a little TLC.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$269,900
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Motivated sellers! Lovely young colonial w/farmer's porch has so much offer: 3 BR, 2 full BA, two bonus bedrooms in the finished basement, a large shed, an 18'x15' deck, a good sized, level yard w/patio for outdoor entertaining and a carport to protect your automobile! The driveway has been newly paved & enlarged for extra parking and a new roof is soon to be installed! WOW! Walking distance to UMass Lowell!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$199,900
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Large colonial in the desirable Highlands. Many updates including new kitchen cabinets and counter top, updated bathroom, new heating system, updated electrical, updated hardwood and tile floors, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and a large family room could be converted into a bedroom. Large lot and nice back yard for extended family. Plenty of parking with partially fenced in yard. Don't miss this one!
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