Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 256 School St, Lowell, MA 01854
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $459,900 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,252 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B12800 |
| Primary APN | B12800 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,278 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 846 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 846 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | B12800 |
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| Street Address | 256 SCHOOL ST |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01854-3236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TMF |
| Legal Block | 5240 |
| Legal Lot Number | 256 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 311100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lowell National Historical Park listed 1978 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 78003149 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 SCHOOL ST, LOWELL, MA 01854-3236 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000322778 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 256 SCHOOL ST, LOWELL, MA 01854-3236 |
| Document Number | 0000322778 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 322778 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 256 SCHOOL ST, LOWELL, MA 01854-3236 |
| Document Number | 0000322779 |
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| Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 322779 |
| Name | MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 0000322780 |
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| Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 322780 |
| Name | MORTGAGE EQUITY PARTNERS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2039 |
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 | $5,252.00 (+9.78%) | $462,700 (+11.04%) Land $118,100 Building $344,600 | $445,124 (+3.91%) |
| 2025 | $4,784.00 (+2.46%) | $416,700 (+6.3%) Land $97,400 Building $319,300 | $428,355 (+0.18%) |
| 2024 | $4,669.00 (+16.58%) | $392,000 (+21.55%) Land $91,000 Building $301,000 | $427,595 |
| 2023 | $4,005.00 | $322,500 Land $79,200 Building $243,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 468 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 |
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