Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 52 Colonial Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,278 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,265 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A05900 |
| Primary APN | A05900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,278 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,107 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,515 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,263 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,263 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | A05900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 COLONIAL AVE |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01854-2844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TMF |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERBANK LOWELL |
| Legal Block | 1395 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 310500 |
52 Colonial Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 COLONIAL AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2844 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 32779 / 91 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 32779-91 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Property Address | 52 COLONIAL AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2844 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 034115-285 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Book Page | 34115/285 |
| Instrument | 20127 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 52 COLONIAL AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2844 |
| Document Number | 32779-91 |
| Book / Page | 32779 / 91 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6402 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 COLONIAL AVE, LOWELL, MA 01854-2844 |
| Document Number | 6403 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6403 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 52 Colonial Ave was $7,265, up 6.3% 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 | $7,265.00 (+6.34%) | $640,100 (+7.56%) Land $214,900 Building $425,200 | $571,387 (+14.15%) |
| 2025 | $6,832.00 (+0.95%) | $595,100 (+4.72%) Land $209,600 Building $385,500 | $500,555 (+11.23%) |
| 2024 | $6,768.00 (+7.36%) | $568,300 (+11.96%) Land $182,800 Building $385,500 | $450,015 |
| 2023 | $6,304.00 | $507,600 Land $151,900 Building $355,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 Colonial 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 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 68 (1978–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 68 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 52 Colonial Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 213 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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