Dimensions15.5 x 15.416666666
FeaturesWood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
LevelSecond
139 Methuen St., Lowell MA 01850
Lowell, MA 01850 • Christian Hill
$879,000
Est. $5,273/month
Estimate assumptions
20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
Includes the supplied property-tax and HOA inputs; missing inputs contribute $0. HOA fees with an unspecified frequency are treated as monthly. PMI and closing costs are excluded.
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About this home
Previously featured in a magazine cover story, the historic James W. Mort House, circa 1869, is a meticulously restored Second Empire Victorian offering a rare opportunity to own one of Lowell’s distinctive architectural treasures. Its dramatic Mansard roof, richly ornamented exterior and central three-story polygonal tower create an unforgettable presence, crowned by dormer windows and a decorative finial. Intricate brackets, moldings and period detailing further showcase the craftsmanship of the era. Fresh exterior paint and extensive new roofing enhance this striking home, beautifully sited atop quiet Christian Hill.The sweeping, professionally designed grounds feature new walkways, irrigation, flowering trees and perennial gardens. A discreet two-car garage is topped by an expansive deck accessed from the sun-filled sunroom and highlighted by an imported cast-iron gazebo.Inside, this five-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers a flexible and gracious floor plan. The spacious formal living room accommodates a grand piano and features Bradbury wallpaper, custom window treatments and a wood-burning fireplace. The updated kitchen respects the home’s historic character while providing modern convenience, with a wood/gas Victorian-style range, center island with built-in oven, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. An adjoining wet bar complements the home’s entertaining spaces.Upstairs, hand-painted bucolic murals add remarkable character, while the stunning library showcases detailed ceiling work and a two-tier mantel with wood stove. Views of downtown Lowell can be enjoyed from the upper levels. The property may also be available completely furnished.
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Property History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Sep 16, 2026
$879,000
Original listing
Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $879,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,542 | $657,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,542
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$657,000
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1872
Living Area
3,136 sq ft
Lot Size
0.24 acres
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
10
Interior
Heating
Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Sun Room, Wet Bar, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Victorian, Second Empire
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Deck - Composite, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Gazebo, City View(s)
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck - Composite
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Total Spaces
6
Utilities
Electric
110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,542
Assessed Value
$657,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Fireplace In Main Bedroom Is Ornamental. Hot Tub Is Not Functional.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Blue
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1872
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,136 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
3,136 sq ft above grade
Dimensions12.333333333 x 10.416666666
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
LevelSecond
Dimensions14.666666666 x 10.166666666
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
LevelSecond
Dimensions13.583333333 x 6.583333333
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
Dimensions10.416666666 x 10.583333333
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
LevelSecond
Dimensions10.166666666 x 6.666666666
FeaturesBathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
LevelSecond
Dimensions18.833333333 x 13.583333333
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
LevelSecond
Dimensions23.833333333 x 14.916666666
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Pot Filler Faucet, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
LevelMain,First
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
LevelMain,First
Dimensions15.5 x 15.416666666
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
LevelMain,First
Dimensions31.5 x 15.25
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
LevelMain,First
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Exterior, Porch, Deck - Composite
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Sun Room, Wet Bar, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Window(s) - Picture
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry:
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Victorian, Second Empire
Year Built:
1872
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck - Composite, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Gazebo, City View(s)
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Gazebo
Lot Features:
Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage:
200.00 ft
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
6
Parking Features:
Detached, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Living Room, Master Bedroom
View:
Yes
View Type:
City View(s), City
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, University, Sidewalks
Nearby Schools
School District
Lowell School District local
C-
School Safety
2024-25
3.0%
Above Average
2.8%
Suspensions
0.8%
In-School
0.2%
Emergency
2.5% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Lowell Youth Treatment Center
0.2 mi
Grades 01-12
St. Michael Elementary School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Louis Elementary School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Immaculate Conception School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Hellenic American Academy
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Patrick School and Educational Center
1.2 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Lowell Community Charter Public School
1.2 mi
|
#154 of 352
|
Score: 44.1
Improved 33 spots from last year
-14.2 below state avg
815 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
B
Rogers STEM Academy
1.4 mi
|
#8 of 16
|
Score: 34.3
Improved 265 spots from last year
-23.9 below state avg
895 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
St. Jeanne D'Arc Elementary School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Bartlett Community Partnership School
1.7 mi
|
#270 of 352
|
Score: 34.7
Improved 16 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
488 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
7 schools
C-
Henry J Robinson Middle School
0.3 mi
|
#288 of 352
|
Score: 32.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-25.5 below state avg
580 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
C
James Sullivan Middle School
1.4 mi
|
#267 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 38 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
606 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
B-
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
1.6 mi
|
#199 of 352
|
Score: 40.7
Improved 17 spots from last year
-17.5 below state avg
608 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
C
Benjamin F. Butler Middle School
2.1 mi
|
#260 of 352
|
Score: 35.7
Dropped 4 spots from last year
-22.5 below state avg
488 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
2.4 mi
15 students
Diverse
Grades 01-08
C+
Dr. An Wang School
2.6 mi
|
#249 of 352
|
Score: 36.2
Improved 44 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
669 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
B+
James S Daley Middle School
2.9 mi
|
#128 of 352
|
Score: 46.6
Improved 47 spots from last year
-11.6 below state avg
686 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
High Schools
4 schools
F
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
0.9 mi
|
#337 of 346
|
Score: 22.3
Improved 9 spots from last year
-35.9 below state avg
124 students
Diverse
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
Old Colony Y Lowell Revocation Program
1.1 mi
Grades 09-12
D
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
1.7 mi
|
#376 of 346
|
Score: 32.8
Same rank as last year
31 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
F
The Career Academy
1.9 mi
|
#25 of 25
|
Score: 18.1
Improved 363 spots from last year
-40.1 below state avg
108 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Christian Hill
139 Methuen St., Lowell MA 01850
Lowell, MA 01850
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Daniel Donoghue
Listing Office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone
978-851-3022
Agent MLS ID
CN222550
Office MLS ID
AN9403
Listing Data Updated
Sep 15, 2026 11:30 PM EDT
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