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242 Thorndike St, Lowell, MA 01852 Property Records

Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 242 Thorndike St, Lowell, MA 01852

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details8 bd · 4 ba · 3,643 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.06 acres (2,614 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$700,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill$6,621 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2021 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNP00980

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNP00980
Alternative APNs
  • LOWE M:163 B:5705 L:242
  • M:000163 T:P00980

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms18 Rooms
Units4 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,643 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,201 sqft
1st Floor Area1,313 sqft
Basement Area1,271 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,271 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,614 sqft (0.06 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account NumberP00980
Street Address242 THORNDIKE ST
CityLOWELL
StateMA
Zip01852-4038
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeTMF
Legal Block5705
Legal Lot Number242
JurisdictionLOWELL MA
Township / Civil DivisionLOWELL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract311900

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address242 THORNDIKE ST, LOWELL, MA 01852-4038
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 28, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Mar 17, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Oct 4, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Mar 30, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
TD BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 4, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page36770 / 68
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOWELL MA
Recording DateJan 28, 2022
Property Address242 THORNDIKE ST, LOWELL, MA 01852-4038
Document Number0036770-68
Book / Page36770 / 68
Instrument DateJan 28, 2022
Instrument4657
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address242 THORNDIKE ST, LOWELL, MA 01852-4038

Mortgage

Document Number0000004658
DateJan 28, 2022
Instrument4658
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOWELL MA
Recording DateMar 17, 2021
Property Address242 THORNDIKE ST, LOWELL, MA 01852-4038
Document Number035486-296
Book / Page35486 / 296
Instrument DateFeb 26, 2021
Instrument16000
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address30 FISKE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7727
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLOWELL MA
Recording DateOct 4, 2019
Property Address242 THORNDIKE ST, LOWELL, MA 01852-4038
Document Number33420-241
Book / Page33420 / 241
Instrument DateOct 4, 2019
Instrument43301
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address30 FISKE AVE, WALTHAM, MA 02453-7727

Mortgage

Document Number43302
DateOct 4, 2019
Instrument43302
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLOWELL MA
Recording DateMar 30, 2017
Property Address242 THORNDIKE ST, LOWELL, MA 01852-4038
Document Number31008-25
Book / Page31008 / 25
Instrument12900
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$39.95
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number310080028
DateMar 30, 2017
Instrument31008/0028
Lender
NameTD BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 30, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityLowell City
Unified School DistrictLowell School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$6,621.00 (+1.33%)$576,700 (+5.12%) Land $105,300 Building $471,400
2024$6,534.00 (-1.89%)$548,600 (+2.31%) Land $95,000 Building $453,600
2023$6,660.00$536,200 Land $82,600 Building $453,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1978 · 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLOWELL REGIONAL WATER UTILITY
serves 120,418 people · EPA ID MA3160000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2017
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 744 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless		980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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