161 Smith St, Lowell MA 01851

Lowell, MA 01851 • Highlands
$675,000
Est. $4,117/month
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7
Beds
2
Baths
2,979
Sq Ft
$227
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1850
Year Built
9 hours 9 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Oct 6, 2026 • MLS# 73587368 Copied! • Updated Oct 7, 2026

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Open House Schedule

10
Oct
Saturday, October 10
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
11
Oct
Sunday, October 11
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

About this home

Well-maintained two-family in Lowell’s Highlands, ideal for an owner-occupant or investor! Unit 1 offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and approximately 1,100 sq ft and is tenant-occupied on a month-to-month basis at $2,000/month. Unit 2 spans the second and third floors with 5 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and approximately 1,700 sq ft, featuring fresh paint throughout, new second-floor carpeting, and ceiling fans in most second-floor rooms. Both units offer kitchens with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, vented range hoods, in-unit laundry, and separate walk-out exterior access. Most rooms feature 9-foot ceilings. Optional basement storage. Enjoy a spacious backyard with a new fence (2026), fire pit, 10 x 12 shed, and 6 x 8 greenhouse. Updates include approximately 2-year-old gas water heaters in both units, Nest programmable thermostats, and windows and electrical updated in 2015. Separately metered utilities; tenants pay heat, hot water, and electricity. Lead paint compliant. Potential for A/C. On-street parking. First-floor washer and dryer belong to the tenant. Convenient to shopping, dining, parks, downtown Lowell, commuter rail, the Lowell Connector, Route 3, and I-495.

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Oct 6, 2026
$675,000
Original listing
Agent: Jennifer Mason Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $6,044 $532,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,044
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$532,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1850
Living Area 2,979 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Stories 3
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 12

Investment Metrics

Units 2
Unit 1 Rent $2,000/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent — · N
Total Monthly Rent $2,000/mo
Gross Income $24,000
Net Operating Income $24,000
Cap Rate 3.56%
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Interior Entry, Dirt Floor, Unfinished
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Storage, Stone/granite/solid Counters, Internet Available - Unknown, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Kitchen
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Slate
Features Balcony/deck, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck
Features None
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public, Individual Meter
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $6,044
Assessed Value $532,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Down Payment Resource Eligible
Lead Paint Certified Treated
Seller Disclosures Roof Age Unknown. Lead Paint Compliant (see Attached). 1st Floor Tenant Is Month To Month $2k A Month. Unit 2 (#163) Was Owner Occupied. Furnaces Serviced Regularly. Public Record States 6 Beds. All Information Provided Is Believed To Be Reliable But Is Not Guaranteed Or Deemed Accurate.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color Light Gray
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 1 days

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1850
Bedrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,979 sq ft
Total Rooms
12
Stories
3
Levels
3

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Storage, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Internet Available - Unknown, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Kitchen
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Interior Entry, Dirt Floor, Unfinished
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1850
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
Water Source: Public, Individual Meter
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures: Shed(s), Greenhouse
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Parking Features:
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
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
C+
Abraham Lincoln School
0.2 mi | #533 of 825 | Score: 43.6
Improved 103 spots from last year
-14.6 below state avg
497 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-04
B
Charles W Morey School
0.4 mi | #374 of 825 | Score: 48.4
Improved 203 spots from last year
-9.8 below state avg
503 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-04
Lowell Catholic School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
0.5 mi
15 students Diverse
Grades 01-08
B-
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
0.7 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
B+
James S Daley Middle School
0.9 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
F
The Career Academy
< 0.1 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
Old Colony Y Lowell Revocation Program
1.0 mi
Grades 09-12
F
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
1.1 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
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Highlands

161 Smith St, Lowell MA 01851

Lowell, MA 01851

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jennifer Mason
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional
Office Phone 978-475-2201
Agent MLS ID CN235474
Office MLS ID AN8827
Listing Data Updated Oct 7, 2026 3:30 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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