Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 453 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $163,000 (Jul 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $6,269 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | T01320 |
| Primary APN | T01320 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,884 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 666 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 666 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | T01320 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 453 VARNUM AVE |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01854-2123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SSF |
| Legal Block | 5880 |
| Legal Lot Number | 453 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 310602 |
453 Varnum Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 453 VARNUM AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3596 / 125 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 036733-214 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 453 VARNUM AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2123 |
| Document Number | 036733-214 |
| Book / Page | 36733 / 214 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2743 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 453 VARNUM AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2123 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 453 Varnum Ave was $6,269, up 7.8% 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 | $6,269.00 (+7.77%) | $552,300 (+9%) Land $193,100 Building $359,200 | $575,169 (+7.06%) |
| 2025 | $5,817.00 (-1.37%) | $506,700 (+2.32%) Land $180,500 Building $326,200 | $537,225 (-1.93%) |
| 2024 | $5,898.00 (+5.89%) | $495,200 (+10.41%) Land $168,700 Building $326,500 | $547,770 |
| 2023 | $5,570.00 | $448,500 Land $146,700 Building $301,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 453 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 453 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 218 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures