Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 159 Columbia Rd, Lowell, MA 01854
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,591 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,642 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | G00460 |
| Primary APN | G00460 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,591 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,425 sqft |
| Basement Area | 975 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | G00460 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 COLUMBIA RD |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01854-2231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TSF |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA PK LOWELL |
| Legal Block | 1405 |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 310602 |
159 Columbia Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 COLUMBIA RD, LOWELL, MA 01854-2231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 201637928 |
| Transfer Doc | 30332-103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Columbia Rd was $5,642, up 2% 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 | $5,642.00 (+1.99%) | $497,100 (+3.15%) Land $169,300 Building $327,800 | $559,672 (+19.4%) |
| 2025 | $5,532.00 (+6.16%) | $481,900 (+10.15%) Land $158,200 Building $323,700 | $468,730 (+5.25%) |
| 2024 | $5,211.00 (+0.72%) | $437,500 (+5.02%) Land $147,900 Building $289,600 | $445,360 |
| 2023 | $5,174.00 | $416,600 Land $128,600 Building $288,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Columbia Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 Columbia Rd 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 324 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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