Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 198 Central St, Lowell, MA 01852
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 10,948 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $15,249 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | L11460 |
| Primary APN | L11460 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 10,948 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 16,422 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,474 sqft |
| Basement Area | 5,474 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 5,474 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | L11460 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 CENTRAL ST |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01852 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Local Zoning Code | DMU |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 7613-B |
| Legal Block | 1125 |
| Legal Lot Number | 198 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 310101 |
198 Central St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2011.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 STONEYBROOK CIR, ANDOVER, MA 01810-6408 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2008 |
| Deed Book / Page | 206 / 60 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 198 Central St was $15,249, up 11.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,249.00 (+11.29%) | $691,900 (+12.96%) Land $216,000 Building $475,900 |
| 2025 | $13,702.00 (+1.33%) | $612,500 (+5.4%) Land $201,900 Building $410,600 |
| 2024 | $13,522.00 (+3.79%) | $581,100 (+8.66%) Land $192,300 Building $388,800 |
| 2023 | $13,028.00 | $534,800 Land $174,900 Building $359,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 198 Central 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
The area around 198 Central St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 410 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 | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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