Middlesex County and Lowell City property record for 87 Powell St, Lowell, MA 01851
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,322 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $6,010 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R07970 |
| Primary APN | R07970 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,322 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,096 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,293 sqft |
| Basement Area | 973 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 973 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | R07970 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 POWELL ST |
| City | LOWELL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01851-3816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | TMF |
| Legal Block | 4745 |
| Legal Lot Number | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | LOWELL MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 311700 |
87 Powell St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1997.
Source: Middlesex County and Lowell City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 87 POWELL ST, LOWELL, MA 01851-3816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 87 Powell St was $6,010, up 6% 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 | $6,010.00 (+6.03%) | $529,500 (+7.25%) Land $132,100 Building $397,400 | $527,304 |
| 2025 | $5,668.00 (+7.61%) | $493,700 (+11.65%) Land $116,500 Building $377,200 | |
| 2024 | $5,267.00 (+7.56%) | $442,200 (+12.15%) Land $108,900 Building $333,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,897.00 | $394,300 Land $94,700 Building $299,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 87 Powell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 87 Powell 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 1,002 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 |
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