Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 85 5th Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,025 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $6,466 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | K02970 |
| Primary APN | K02970 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,025 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,414 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,042 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,042 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | K02970 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 5TH AVE |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01854-2313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | TTF |
| Legal Block | 2315 |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 310602 |
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 61, BILLERICA, MA 01821-0061 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 8594 / 258 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $6,466.00 (+2%) | $569,700 (+3.17%) Land $163,400 Building $406,300 | $630,734 |
| 2025 | $6,339.00 (+14.24%) | $552,200 (+18.52%) Land $152,700 Building $399,500 | |
| 2024 | $5,549.00 (+6.53%) | $465,900 (+11.09%) Land $123,200 Building $342,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,209.00 | $419,400 Land $100,600 Building $318,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 834 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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