Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 27 Townsend Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 3,280 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $680,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,502 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | D08860 |
| Primary APN | D08860 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,668 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | D08860 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27 TOWNSEND AVE |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01854-2014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SSF |
| Legal Block | 5750 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 310601 |
27 Townsend Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 TOWNSEND AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NP INC |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 37557 / 81 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 27 TOWNSEND AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2014 |
| Document Number | 0037557-81 |
| Book / Page | 37557 / 81 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 49597 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 TOWNSEND AVE # 29, 29, LOWELL, MA 01854-2014 |
| Document Number | 0000049598 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 49598 |
| Name | NP INC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 27 TOWNSEND AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2014 |
| Document Number | 00037462-3 |
| Book / Page | 37462 / 3 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 43801 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1 BLACKSMITH DR, WESTFORD, MA 01886-1190 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 27 Townsend Ave was $9,502, up 1.5% 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 | $9,502.00 (+1.51%) | $837,200 (+2.67%) Land $157,700 Building $679,500 | $732,020 |
| 2025 | $9,361.00 (+10.86%) | $815,400 (+15.01%) Land $147,300 Building $668,100 | |
| 2024 | $8,444.00 (+0.49%) | $709,000 (+4.79%) Land $137,700 Building $571,300 | |
| 2023 | $8,403.00 | $676,600 Land $119,700 Building $556,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Townsend Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 54 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 54 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 27 Townsend Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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