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121 Thornton Ave, Lowell, MA 01852 Property Records

Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 121 Thornton Ave, Lowell, MA 01852

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.12 acres (5,227 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill$6,565 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2017 Transfer
Mar 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNF06520

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNF06520
Alternative APNs
  • LOWE M:246 B:5710 L:121
  • M:000246 T:F06520

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,148 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,959 sqft
1st Floor Area1,687 sqft
Basement Area768 sqft
Unfinished Basement768 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account NumberF06520
Street Address121 THORNTON AVE
CityLOWELL
StateMA
Zip01852-1627
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSSF
Legal Block5710
Legal Lot Number121
JurisdictionLOWELL MA
Township / Civil DivisionLOWELL
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract312501

Owner

121 Thornton Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2017.

Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address121 THORNTON AVE, LOWELL, MA 01852-1627
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 28, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Mar 29, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 29, 2017
Deed SaleMar 29, 2017
Prior SaleJun 1, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201712678
Transfer Doc31074-191
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOWELL MA
Recording DateApr 28, 2017
Property Address121 THORNTON AVE, LOWELL, MA 01852-1627
Document Number31074-191
Book / Page031074 / 000191
Instrument DateApr 25, 2017
Instrument16991
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOWELL MA
Recording DateMar 29, 2017
Property Address121 THORNTON AVE, LOWELL, MA 01852-1627
Document Number31004-260
Book / Page031004 / 000260
Instrument DateMar 24, 2017
Instrument12678
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address121 THORNTON AVE LOWELL MA 018521627, LOWELL, MA 01852-1627

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 121 Thornton Ave was $6,565, up 1.1% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityLowell City
Unified School DistrictLowell School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,565.00 (+1.11%)$578,400 (+2.26%) Land $197,000 Building $381,400$650,944 (-0.46%)
2025$6,493.00 (+1.99%)$565,600 (+5.82%) Land $184,200 Building $381,400$653,980 (+8.72%)
2024$6,366.00 (+4.33%)$534,500 (+8.79%) Land $172,100 Building $362,400$601,540
2023$6,102.00$491,300 Land $149,700 Building $341,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 121 Thornton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 121 Thornton Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY
serves 120,418 people · EPA ID MA3160000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2017
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 474 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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