Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 140 Townsend Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $52,500 (Dec 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $5,081 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | E01430 |
| Primary APN | E01430 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,308 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 788 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | E01430 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 TOWNSEND AVE |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01854-2017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SSF |
| Legal Block | 5750 |
| Legal Lot Number | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 310601 |
140 Townsend Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 1984.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 136 TOWNSEND AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2017 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2907 / 39 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Townsend Ave was $5,081, up 6.3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Lowell City |
| Unified School District | Lowell School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,081.00 (+6.34%) | $447,700 (+7.57%) Land $183,700 Building $264,000 | $457,986 (+16.79%) |
| 2025 | $4,778.00 (+2.58%) | $416,200 (+6.42%) Land $171,700 Building $244,500 | $392,160 (-6.12%) |
| 2024 | $4,658.00 (+6.64%) | $391,100 (+11.2%) Land $160,500 Building $230,600 | $417,715 |
| 2023 | $4,368.00 | $351,700 Land $139,600 Building $212,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Townsend Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 54 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 54 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 140 Townsend Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY serves 120,418 people · EPA ID MA3160000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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