BACK ON MARKET DUE TO BUYER FINANCING. 173 Florence Rd is an oversized Upper Highlands Cape that will surprise & delight! This sprawling 4 bed, 2.5 bath home is deceivingly large & has a very flexible floor plan, full of possibilities. The living room is awash in natural light, featuring HW floors, pretty decorative moldings, picture window & a fireplace. The formal dining room is adjacent to the kitchen, which has a peninsula & plenty of cabinet space. There is a family room addition at the back of the home w/ another fireplace & lots of closet space. The massive sunroom (w/ a mini split for heat & AC) is a perfect spot to relax & also has a slider w/access to the basement. The 1st floor has 2 bright bedrooms plus an office or dressing area connected to the primary. A newly updated full bathroom w/separate tub & shower rounds out the 1st floor. Upstairs are 2 more bedrooms, as well as a new 3/4 bath. The basement is large with several rooms. A former garage could become an art studio or more space! A truly unique property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$210Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Katy Barry• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lowell
Highlands, located between Downtown Lowell and the Chelmsford line, is a residential and civic Lowell neighborhood with leafy side streets and a hilltop feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Chelmsford Street and Westford Street corridor, where corner markets, longtime eateries, and everyday services keep the sidewalks active. Early-20th-century triple-deckers and compact single-family homes mix with brick institutional buildings and small parks. The Lowell Cemetery’s winding lanes and mature trees add a quiet, historic counterpoint to busier arterials. Local staples like Suppa’s Pizza, the Lowell Cemetery, and the Lowell Memorial Auditorium help define the area’s routines and landmarks. Routes toward the river and downtown connect the neighborhood to Lowell’s mill-city streetscape without changing its calmer cadence.
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Offer insights
173 Florence Rd · $735,000
$735K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $735K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
38 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.3%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
French doors
Skylights
Ceiling fans
Slider
Sunken area
Sun room
Office
Overhead and pendant lighting
Crown and decorative molding
Total of 10 rooms
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor with hardwood flooring and double closet
Bedroom 2 on the first floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Bedroom 3 on the second floor with wall-to-wall carpet and closet
Bedroom 4 on the second floor with wall-to-wall carpet and closet
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
First-floor full bathroom with tiled floor, tub and separate shower stall
First-floor half bathroom
Second-floor 3/4 bathroom with tiled shower stall
Kitchen
Gas stove
Peninsula
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Ceiling fan
Pendant and overhead lighting
Slider access (to exterior)
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Laundry located in basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile / stone or ceramic tile
Wall-to-wall carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (Natural Gas and Electric)
Ductless heating option
Central air conditioning
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
Patio
Storage
Fenced / enclosed yard
Paved driveway and off-street parking
Paved surfaces and outdoor storage
Home design
Single family residence
Yellow exterior
Parking
Has garage
Open parking spaces (2)
Total parking spaces: 2
Paved driveway and off-street parking with storage
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle and rubber roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Approximate year built (public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Gas available for range
Tankless and gas water heater
HOA & community
Community offers access to public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, golf, medical facilities, laundromat, highway access, houses of worship, private and public schools, and university
Other
Basement: full and partially finished
Building total area approximately 3,492
Lot size approximately 0.29 acres
Directions: Pine St to Gibson Rd to Florence
Electricity and solar
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ELEGANT CAPE STYLE HOME ON LG LEVEL LOT THAT HAS BEEN LANDSCAPED TO GIVE MAX PRIVACY AND YRROUND ENJOYMENT. BEAUTIFUL HDWD FLRS, CROWN MOLDS, CERAMIC FLRS, MANY ROOMS FABULOUS FAM/SUNRM OFF KIT, MUCH, MUCH MORE. MUST BE SEEN!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,984 (+6.5%)
$247,100 + $448,400
$695,500
2024
$7,497 (+1.9%)
$222,400 + $407,100
$629,500
2023
$7,359 (+4.7%)
$193,400 + $399,100
$592,500
2022
$7,026 (+2.4%)
$175,800 + $377,900
$553,700
2021
$6,861 (+4.6%)
$152,900 + $356,800
$509,700
2020
$6,562 (−3.5%)
$138,800 + $352,400
$491,200
2019
$6,798 (+3.7%)
$140,500 + $343,700
$484,200
2018
$6,558 (+5.5%)
$133,800 + $321,900
$455,700
2017
$6,214 (+7.6%)
$121,700 + $294,800
$416,500
2016
$5,777 (+2.3%)
$112,300 + $268,800
$381,100
2015
$5,649 (+8.1%)
$107,800 + $257,100
$364,900
2013
$5,225 (+0.9%)
$126,000 + $222,100
$348,100
2012
$5,180 (+0.6%)
$126,000 + $224,700
$350,700
2011
$5,149 (+5.9%)
$126,000 + $234,800
$360,800
2010
$4,862 (+7.5%)
$126,000 + $240,400
$366,400
2009
$4,521
$148,200 + $238,900
$387,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,492
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,492
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3178934
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
SSF
Suburban Neighborhood Single Family District
Suburban Neighborhood Residential Districts are designed to preserve, promote, and enhance the neighborhood character of Lowell’s newer residential areas. The SSF district emphasizes single-family homes, while the SMF encourages suburban-scale apartment and condominium developments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lowell, MA • 01851
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 173 Florence Rd
$723,324
$12K under list price of $735K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $580K to $830K.