Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 70 Foster St, Lowell, MA 01851
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,862 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $209,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,690 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Refinance Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S14290 |
| Primary APN | S14290 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,862 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,998 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 742 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | S14290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 FOSTER ST |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01851-1638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TSF |
| Legal Subdivision | LIVINGSTONE |
| Legal Block | 2400 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 311300 |
70 Foster St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2010.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 FOSTER ST, LOWELL, MA 01851-1638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DISCOVER BANK |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Property Address | 70 FOSTER ST, LOWELL, MA 01851-1638 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0037544-97 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 37544/97 |
| Instrument | 48709 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 70 FOSTER ST, LOWELL, MA 01851-1638 |
| Document Number | 31036-244 |
| Book / Page | 31036 / 244 |
| Instrument | 14663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $32.97 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 FOSTER ST, LOWELL, MA 01851-1638 |
| Document Number | 31036-247 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 31036/247 |
| Instrument | 14664 |
| Name | NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Foster St was $5,690, up 6.4% 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 | $5,690.00 (+6.43%) | $501,300 (+7.64%) Land $172,400 Building $328,900 | $531,235 (+22.98%) |
| 2025 | $5,346.00 (+2.26%) | $465,700 (+6.08%) Land $161,100 Building $304,600 | $431,965 |
| 2024 | $5,228.00 (+6.26%) | $439,000 (+10.83%) Land $152,000 Building $287,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,920.00 | $396,100 Land $132,100 Building $264,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Foster St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 2 (1979–1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1991 · Hurricane Bob |
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 70 Foster 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 |
|---|
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 240 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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