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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,849 (+2.0%)
$127,800 + $730,100
$857,900
2024
$9,655 (+2.2%)
$115,300 + $695,400
$810,700
2023
$9,450 (+14.0%)
$100,200 + $660,700
$760,900
2022
$8,287 (+7.4%)
$79,100 + $573,900
$653,000
2021
$7,717 (+2.8%)
$68,800 + $504,500
$573,300
2020
$7,506 (+28.8%)
$57,300 + $504,500
$561,800
2019
$5,829 (+1.6%)
$53,100 + $362,100
$415,200
2018
$5,737 (+5.3%)
$50,500 + $348,200
$398,700
2017
$5,447 (+2.2%)
$55,100 + $310,000
$365,100
2016
$5,329 (+4.1%)
$55,400 + $296,100
$351,500
2015
$5,119 (+31.9%)
$55,400 + $275,300
$330,700
2013
$3,882 (+3.4%)
$64,000 + $194,600
$258,600
2012
$3,756 (+13.7%)
$59,700 + $194,600
$254,300
2011
$3,304 (−4.2%)
$59,700 + $171,800
$231,500
2010
$3,448 (−2.0%)
$64,000 + $195,800
$259,800
2009
$3,518
$80,300 + $220,900
$301,200
Tax history for 251 Appleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,849 (+2.0%)
$127,800 + $730,100
$857,900
2024
$9,655 (+2.2%)
$115,300 + $695,400
$810,700
2023
$9,450 (+14.0%)
$100,200 + $660,700
$760,900
2022
$8,287 (+7.4%)
$79,100 + $573,900
$653,000
2021
$7,717 (+2.8%)
$68,800 + $504,500
$573,300
2020
$7,506 (+28.8%)
$57,300 + $504,500
$561,800
2019
$5,829 (+1.6%)
$53,100 + $362,100
$415,200
2018
$5,737 (+5.3%)
$50,500 + $348,200
$398,700
2017
$5,447 (+2.2%)
$55,100 + $310,000
$365,100
2016
$5,329 (+4.1%)
$55,400 + $296,100
$351,500
2015
$5,119 (+31.9%)
$55,400 + $275,300
$330,700
2013
$3,882 (+3.4%)
$64,000 + $194,600
$258,600
2012
$3,756 (+13.7%)
$59,700 + $194,600
$254,300
2011
$3,304 (−4.2%)
$59,700 + $171,800
$231,500
2010
$3,448 (−2.0%)
$64,000 + $195,800
$259,800
2009
$3,518
$80,300 + $220,900
$301,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
UMU
DOD
Urban Mixed-Use District
Urban Retail and Mixed Use Commercial Districts promotes the vitality of Lowell’s historic downtown. The DMU is designed to promote a vibrant urban environment in the heart of Downtown Lowell. The UMU district focuses on revitalizing the commercial areas in the urban neighborhoods near downtown.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Hotel / motel
Mixed use
Office
Public service
Theater / performing arts facility
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,780
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 18
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Mansard
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,164
Gross Sq. Ft: 6,172
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,852
# of Units: 8
# of Stories: 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,098
Municipality Name: LOWELL
Acres: 0.14
Zoning Code: UMU
State Use Description: APARTMENT BLDG - 4-8 UNITS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 9
Baths: 9.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,164
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3187549
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 14, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Rogers STEM Academy
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Lowell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Lifestyle
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Historical weather
Lowell, MA • 01852
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.