Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 487 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,989 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,278 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Construction Loan Aug 2023 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R08198 |
| Primary APN | R08198 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,989 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,901 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R08198 |
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| Street Address | 487 E MERRIMACK ST |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01852-1447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SSF |
| Legal Block | 1950 |
| Legal Lot Number | 487 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 312501 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Andover Street Historic District listed 2000 · 139 contributing resources · NRIS 00000568 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
487 E Merrimack St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 487 E MERRIMACK ST, 489, LOWELL, MA 01852-1447 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage ABL RPC RES CREDIT AC |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202435773 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38893 / 236 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 038893-236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Property Address | 487 E MERRIMACK ST, LOWELL, MA 01852-1447 |
| Document Number | 038319-169 |
| Book / Page | 38319 / 169 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 3354 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
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| Address | 165 THORNDIKE ST # 2002, 2002, LOWELL, MA 01852-3485 |
| Document Number | 0000003355 |
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| Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 3355 |
| Name | ABL RPC RES CREDIT AC |
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| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Property Address | 487 E MERRIMACK ST, LOWELL, MA 01852-1447 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0037993-74 |
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| Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Book Page | 37993/74 |
| Instrument | 22858 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 487 E Merrimack St was $6,278, up 7.4% 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 | $6,278.00 (+7.37%) | $553,100 (+8.6%) Land $203,800 Building $349,300 | $589,276 |
| 2025 | $5,847.00 (+3.41%) | $509,300 (+7.29%) Land $177,800 Building $331,500 | |
| 2024 | $5,654.00 (+9.53%) | $474,700 (+14.22%) Land $181,400 Building $293,300 | |
| 2023 | $5,162.00 | $415,600 Land $151,800 Building $263,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 487 E Merrimack St 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 · 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 487 E Merrimack St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 452 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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