Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 280 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,572 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Companies on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $6,710 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | B14410 |
| Primary APN | B14410 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,572 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,523 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,171 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | B14410 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 VARNUM AVE |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01854-2513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SSF |
| Legal Block | 5880 |
| Legal Lot Number | 280 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 310602 |
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Companies on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 VARNUM AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2513 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0039080-10 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Property Address | 280 VARNUM AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 34568-39 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 34568/39 |
| Instrument | 41689 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,710.00 (+11.48%) | $584,500 (+15.65%) Land $147,900 Building $436,600 |
| 2024 | $6,019.00 (+9%) | $505,400 (+13.68%) Land $119,300 Building $386,100 |
| 2023 | $5,522.00 | $444,600 Land $97,400 Building $347,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 333 units insured incl. 324 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1979–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2015 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 324 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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