Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 20 Briar Ave, Lowell, MA 01852
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,777 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M07740 |
| Primary APN | M07740 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,498 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,492 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,098 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | M07740 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 BRIAR AVE |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01852-1604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SSF |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 1674-1 |
| Legal Block | 770 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 312501 |
20 Briar Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 BRIAR AVE, LOWELL, MA 01852-1604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage METRO CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 20 BRIAR AVE, LOWELL, MA 01852-1604 |
| Document Number | 0000320609 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 320609 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 BRIAR AVE, LOWELL, MA 01852-1604 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Property Address | 20 BRIAR AVE, LOWELL, MA 01852-1604 |
| Document Number | 0000306452 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 20 BRIAR AVE LOWELL MA 018521604, LOWELL, MA 01852-1604 |
| Document Number | 0000306452 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 306452 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 11, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Briar Ave was $6,777, up 4.1% 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 | $6,777.00 (+4.15%) | $597,100 (+5.35%) Land $263,200 Building $333,900 | $623,351 (+22.42%) |
| 2025 | $6,507.00 (+5.07%) | $566,800 (+9%) Land $246,000 Building $320,800 | $509,200 (-2.79%) |
| 2024 | $6,193.00 (+2.98%) | $520,000 (+7.39%) Land $229,900 Building $290,100 | $523,830 |
| 2023 | $6,014.00 | $484,200 Land $199,900 Building $284,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Briar 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 20 Briar 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 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 474 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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