Off market sep 2024 for $578K

$718,081

•

2,679

sq ft

261 Foster St, Lowell, MA 01851

About this home

Just Listed! Queen Anne style home located in the Tyler Park Historic District in the Highlands section of Lowell. This home is ideal for those seeking both style and convenience. Features traditional architectural details including elegant molding, hardwood floors, and a fireplace that adds warmth to the spacious living area. Updated kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and ample cabinetry. The first floor boasts a generous living room, a formal dining area, and a bonus room that can serve as a home office or playroom. Large windows that allows plenty of natural light. The property includes a well-maintained backyard, deck and landscaped garden provide a serene retreat. Close to local amenities, schools, parks, and public transportation. Enjoy easy access to downtown Lowell and major routes for a seamless commute. Don’t miss the opportunity. Schedule a viewing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1889Year Built

9,583 sq ftLot Size

$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Fermin Group • Century 21 North East

Bought with Vincent Guo • Voro MA LLC

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73271975

Redfin Estimate

$718,081

$140K since sold in September 2024$15K since September

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This home's estimate is 15.9% higher than the average sale price ($620K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$650,000
C
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D
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E
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Market trends in 01851, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$521K

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 261 Foster St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73271975

Sep 13, 2024

Sold

$578,000

$216/sq ft

Aug 8, 2024

Contingent

—

Jul 31, 2024

Listed

$578,000

$216/sq ft

MLS PIN #71807725

Jun 5, 2015

Sold

$292,500

$109/sq ft

Apr 21, 2015

Pending

—

Apr 16, 2015

Price Changed

$324,900

$121/sq ft

Apr 16, 2015

Relisted

—

Apr 1, 2015

Pending

—

Mar 27, 2015

Listed

$339,900

$127/sq ft

+25

Back on Market..NOT due to Home Inspection! Queen Anne style home located in the Historic Tyler Park District in the Highlands section of Lowell. The home has been meticulously maintained by current owner for forty+ years. This four bedrm features 8 large rooms with spacious foyer as you enter the front door. Loads of charm and lots of character await. Large eat in kitchen with pantry, formal dining room, formal living room, and family room with wood burning fireplace. A Beautiful staircase takes you to the second floor with oversized bedrooms and bath. Additional features include walk up attic allowing plenty of storage or possibly more living space, double staircase, front and back, and built-ins. Most windows have been replaced, blown in insulation, slate roof to keep with the charm, Burnham boiler and security system. Adding to the appeal is a Barn/Garage that fits 2+ cars along w/ loft above. Convenient location to shopping and easy access to highway.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,292 (+2.2%)

$194,700 + $440,500

$635,200

2024

$7,138 (+5.9%)

$183,600 + $415,700

$599,300

2023

$6,738 (+2.7%)

$159,700 + $382,800

$542,500

2022

$6,561 (+7.1%)

$145,200 + $371,800

$517,000

2021

$6,128 (+6.2%)

$126,300 + $329,000

$455,300

2020

$5,772 (+0.4%)

$119,400 + $312,600

$432,000

2019

$5,751 (+2.3%)

$115,900 + $293,700

$409,600

2018

$5,622 (+8.3%)

$110,300 + $280,400

$390,700

2017

$5,189 (−5.9%)

$91,200 + $256,600

$347,800

2016

$5,515 (+3.7%)

$86,800 + $277,000

$363,800

2015

$5,316 (+10.6%)

$86,800 + $256,600

$343,400

2013

$4,806 (+1.6%)

$101,500 + $218,700

$320,200

2012

$4,729 (−3.8%)

$101,500 + $218,700

$320,200

2011

$4,915 (+13.8%)

$111,700 + $232,700

$344,400

2010

$4,319 (+7.3%)

$111,700 + $213,800

$325,500

2009

$4,024

$131,400 + $213,100

$344,500

Tax history for 261 Foster St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,292 (+2.2%)

$194,700 + $440,500

$635,200

2024

$7,138 (+5.9%)

$183,600 + $415,700

$599,300

2023

$6,738 (+2.7%)

$159,700 + $382,800

$542,500

2022

$6,561 (+7.1%)

$145,200 + $371,800

$517,000

2021

$6,128 (+6.2%)

$126,300 + $329,000

$455,300

2020

$5,772 (+0.4%)

$119,400 + $312,600

$432,000

2019

$5,751 (+2.3%)

$115,900 + $293,700

$409,600

2018

$5,622 (+8.3%)

$110,300 + $280,400

$390,700

2017

$5,189 (−5.9%)

$91,200 + $256,600

$347,800

2016

$5,515 (+3.7%)

$86,800 + $277,000

$363,800

2015

$5,316 (+10.6%)

$86,800 + $256,600

$343,400

2013

$4,806 (+1.6%)

$101,500 + $218,700

$320,200

2012

$4,729 (−3.8%)

$101,500 + $218,700

$320,200

2011

$4,915 (+13.8%)

$111,700 + $232,700

$344,400

2010

$4,319 (+7.3%)

$111,700 + $213,800

$325,500

2009

$4,024

$131,400 + $213,100

$344,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,583 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,679

Year built

1889

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3178654

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

TTF

Traditional Neighborhood Two Family District

Traditional Neighborhood Residential Districts are designed to preserve, promote, and enhance the pedestrian-scale character of Lowellâ€™s historic residential neighborhoods. All three encourage moderately-sized lots and prohibit large-scale developments. The TSF district emphasizes single-family homes, the TTF district also allows two-family homes, while the TMF also allows three-family homes and up to 6-unit multi-family developments by special permit. To encourage neighborhood stability and owner-occupancy, special provisions are provided for single-family developments in the TTF and TMF zones.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Mixed use
Public service
Educational/school

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 18
Length: 6
Width: 3
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Living Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Pantry,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Pantry, Balcony - Interior, Entrance Foyer, Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,679
Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,138
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Chelmsford to Stevens to Parker to Foster.
UnparsedAddress: 261 Foster St, Lowell MA 01851

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,679
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1889
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3178654

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

C.W. Morey Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

James S Daley Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Historical weather

Lowell, MA • 01851

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$683,000 – $826,000

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Home values near 261 Foster St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
254 Foster Street, Lowell, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2808 Sq. Ft.	$772,781
270 Foster Street, Lowell, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3666 Sq. Ft.	$854,934

Address	Redfin Estimate
248 Foster Street, Lowell, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 4278 Sq. Ft.	$814,526
255 Foster Street, Lowell, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3185 Sq. Ft.	$752,803

Address	Redfin Estimate
243 Foster Street, Lowell, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4523 Sq. Ft.	$901,957
276 Foster Street, Lowell, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 4427 Sq. Ft.	$817,788

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