Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 1696 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,808 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,562 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S01625 |
| Primary APN | S01625 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,808 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 6,064 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,608 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | S01625 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1696 MIDDLESEX ST |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01851 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Block | 4085 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1696 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 311400 |
1696 Middlesex St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1700 MIDDLESEX ST, LOWELL, MA 01851-1104 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201522814 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1696 Middlesex St was $4,562, down 66.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,562.00 (-66.88%) | $207,000 (-66.39%) Land $203,800 Building $3,200 |
| 2025 | $13,775.00 (-0.19%) | $615,800 (+3.83%) Land $190,400 Building $425,400 |
| 2024 | $13,801.00 (+2.32%) | $593,100 (+7.12%) Land $181,400 Building $411,700 |
| 2023 | $13,488.00 | $553,700 Land $164,900 Building $388,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1696 Middlesex St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 1696 Middlesex St is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.9% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 340 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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