Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 20 Porter St, Lowell, MA 01852
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 4 ba · 3,228 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,287 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B16150 |
| Primary APN | B16150 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,228 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,604 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,214 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 282 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | B16150 |
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| Street Address | 20 PORTER ST |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01852-2753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | TTF |
| Legal Block | 4720 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 312501 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Rogers Fort Hill Park Historic District listed 1999 · 181 contributing resources · NRIS 99000635 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
20 Porter St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 PORTER ST, LOWELL, MA 01852-2753 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 28430 / 16 |
| Transfer Doc | 0028430-16 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Property Address | 20 PORTER ST, LOWELL, MA 01852-2753 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 33356-170 |
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| Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 33356/170 |
| Instrument | 39899 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Porter St was $7,287, up 6.4% 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 | $7,287.00 (+6.38%) | $642,000 (+7.59%) Land $166,500 Building $475,500 | $650,156 |
| 2025 | $6,850.00 (+5.06%) | $596,700 (+9.01%) Land $145,300 Building $451,400 | |
| 2024 | $6,520.00 (+8.67%) | $547,400 (+13.31%) Land $148,200 Building $399,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,000.00 | $483,100 Land $124,100 Building $359,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Porter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 Claims | 2 (1982–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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 Porter 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 |
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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 643 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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