Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 285 Plain St, Lowell, MA 01852
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,365 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,735 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | G06260 |
| Primary APN | G06260 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 3,365 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,365 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Account Number | G06260 |
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| Street Address | 285 PLAIN ST |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01852-4537 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Local Zoning Code | LI |
| Legal Block | 4665 |
| Legal Lot Number | 285 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 312200 |
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 | 316 PLAIN ST, LOWELL, MA 01852-4537 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015282717 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,735.00 (+5.86%) | $305,600 (+7.45%) Land $122,600 Building $183,000 |
| 2025 | $6,362.00 (+0.41%) | $284,400 (+4.44%) Land $114,600 Building $169,800 |
| 2024 | $6,336.00 (+4.42%) | $272,300 (+9.31%) Land $109,200 Building $163,100 |
| 2023 | $6,068.00 | $249,100 Land $99,200 Building $149,900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | 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 416 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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