Huge 2 family with the 3rd level finished, great potential for a legal 3 family. Garage, all hardwood floors, large apartments, most windows are replacement, updated kitchen and baths, porches, new heating systems, separate utilities, plenty of off street parking, 1st floor is owner occupied. House is very well maintained.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,998 (+80.9%)
$1,116,300 + $431,500
$1,547,800
2025
$8,293 (+8.0%)
$157,300 + $565,100
$722,400
2024
$7,676 (+3.2%)
$126,900 + $517,600
$644,500
2023
$7,435 (+8.1%)
$103,600 + $495,000
$598,600
2022
$6,875 (+15.5%)
$91,800 + $450,000
$541,800
2021
$5,952 (+2.9%)
$79,800 + $362,400
$442,200
2020
$5,785 (+4.2%)
$103,200 + $329,800
$433,000
2019
$5,553 (+9.9%)
$90,700 + $304,800
$395,500
2018
$5,051 (+5.5%)
$86,400 + $264,600
$351,000
2017
$4,788 (+6.6%)
$78,600 + $242,300
$320,900
2016
$4,493 (+6.2%)
$76,400 + $220,000
$296,400
2015
$4,232 (+22.1%)
$73,200 + $200,200
$273,400
2013
$3,466 (−0.4%)
$80,800 + $150,100
$230,900
2012
$3,480 (+5.4%)
$85,500 + $150,100
$235,600
2011
$3,301 (−6.9%)
$80,800 + $150,500
$231,300
2010
$3,547 (+5.7%)
$82,700 + $184,600
$267,300
2009
$3,357
$109,600 + $177,800
$287,400
Tax history for 215-217 University Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,998 (+80.9%)
$1,116,300 + $431,500
$1,547,800
2025
$8,293 (+8.0%)
$157,300 + $565,100
$722,400
2024
$7,676 (+3.2%)
$126,900 + $517,600
$644,500
2023
$7,435 (+8.1%)
$103,600 + $495,000
$598,600
2022
$6,875 (+15.5%)
$91,800 + $450,000
$541,800
2021
$5,952 (+2.9%)
$79,800 + $362,400
$442,200
2020
$5,785 (+4.2%)
$103,200 + $329,800
$433,000
2019
$5,553 (+9.9%)
$90,700 + $304,800
$395,500
2018
$5,051 (+5.5%)
$86,400 + $264,600
$351,000
2017
$4,788 (+6.6%)
$78,600 + $242,300
$320,900
2016
$4,493 (+6.2%)
$76,400 + $220,000
$296,400
2015
$4,232 (+22.1%)
$73,200 + $200,200
$273,400
2013
$3,466 (−0.4%)
$80,800 + $150,100
$230,900
2012
$3,480 (+5.4%)
$85,500 + $150,100
$235,600
2011
$3,301 (−6.9%)
$80,800 + $150,500
$231,300
2010
$3,547 (+5.7%)
$82,700 + $184,600
$267,300
2009
$3,357
$109,600 + $177,800
$287,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,444
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3179429
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 25, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 17
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,764
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,356.83
Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Location
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Unit #3 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 3
Location Information
Directions: University Avenue (corner of 4th Ave)
UnparsedAddress: 215-217 University Avenue, Lowell MA 01854
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,444
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3179429
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 25, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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