Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 439 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 3 ba · 5,357 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,938 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P06290 |
| Primary APN | P06290 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,357 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,316 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,496 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,804 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,804 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | P06290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 439 VARNUM AVE |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01854-2148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SSF |
| Legal Block | 5880 |
| Legal Lot Number | 439 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 310602 |
439 Varnum Ave, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 439 VARNUM AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 30767 / 177 |
| Transfer Doc | 030767-177 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 439 Varnum Ave was $9,938, up 4.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,938.00 (+4.52%) | $875,600 (+5.72%) Land $199,300 Building $676,300 |
| 2025 | $9,508.00 (+4.84%) | $828,200 (+8.76%) Land $186,300 Building $641,900 |
| 2024 | $9,069.00 (+2.43%) | $761,500 (+6.82%) Land $174,200 Building $587,300 |
| 2023 | $8,854.00 | $712,900 Land $151,400 Building $561,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 439 Varnum Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 439 Varnum Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 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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