Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 69 Thornton Ave, Lowell, MA 01852
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,591 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $402,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,107 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R07870 |
| Primary APN | R07870 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,591 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,781 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 884 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | R07870 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 69 THORNTON AVE |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01852-1625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SSF |
| Legal Block | 5710 |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 312501 |
69 Thornton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 69 THORNTON AVE, LOWELL, MA 01852-1625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LOWELL FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| May 6, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202241594 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 69 THORNTON AVE, LOWELL, MA 01852-1625 |
| Document Number | 037423-174 |
| Book / Page | 37423 / 174 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 41594 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 69 THORNTON AVE, LOWELL, MA 01852-1625 |
| Document Number | 0000041595 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 41595 |
| Name | LOWELL FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2032 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 69 THORNTON AVE, LOWELL, MA 01852-1625 |
| Document Number | 32952-292 |
| Book / Page | 032952 / 000292 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16977 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 69 THORNTON AVE LOWELL MA 018521625, LOWELL, MA 01852-1625 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 69 Thornton Ave was $6,107, up 4.1% 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 | $6,107.00 (+4.09%) | $538,100 (+5.28%) Land $231,300 Building $306,800 | $582,227 (+18.8%) |
| 2025 | $5,867.00 (+13.35%) | $511,100 (+17.6%) Land $216,200 Building $294,900 | $490,105 (+9.14%) |
| 2024 | $5,176.00 (+3.25%) | $434,600 (+7.68%) Land $202,000 Building $232,600 | $449,065 |
| 2023 | $5,013.00 | $403,600 Land $175,700 Building $227,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 69 Thornton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 69 Thornton Ave 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 |
|---|
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 474 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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