187 Varnum Ave, Lowell MA 01854

Lowell, MA 01854 • Pawtucketville

$1,400,000

Est. $8,224/month

7

Beds

5

Baths

5,507

Sq Ft

$254

Price/Sq Ft

0.30

Acres

1900

Year Built

6

Parking

3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Type

122

Days on Market

Active Listed Mar 9, 2026 • MLS# 73484343 Copied! • Updated May 29, 2026

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About this home

Contractor/Investor Special- 5,500 sq ft Victorian with river views. Gutted to the studs and approved for a 3 family with an attached ADU. This stately property offers the opportunity to blend historic character with modern redevelopment. Brand new roof, new HVAC, and updated framing already completed. Approved layouts include a one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom unit, plus an ADU attached to the three bedroom unit. Large, sun filled rooms, beautiful architectural detail, and dedicated parking for each unit. Significant work completed, but project still needs finishing. Ideal for investor, contractor, or possible condo conversion. Rare chance to transform one of Lowell’s architectural gems.

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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale

Mar 9, 2026

$1,400,000

Original listing

Agent: Adam Dowling Office: Doherty Properties

Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
03/09/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,400,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$11,337	$987,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$11,337

Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$987,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Year Built 1900

Living Area 5,507 sq ft

Lot Size 0.30 acres

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 5

Total Rooms 18

Investment Metrics

Units 3

Unit 1 Rent — · N

Unit 2 Rent — · N

Unit 3 Rent — · N

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement None

Laundry None

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture None

Roof Shingle

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features Off Street

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $11,337

Assessed Value $987,500

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Down Payment Resource Eligible

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Neither Seller Nor Listing Broker Makes Any Representations Or Warranties Regarding The Accuracy Of The Information Herein. Buyers And Buyer’s Agents Are Responsible For Verifying All Information In The Mls And Regarding The Property And Must Conduct Their Own Due Diligence.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Red

Sq Ft Source Other

Sq Ft Disclosures Buyer to verify measurements. Listing Agent and Seller did not measure.

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 81 days

Property Overview

Property Type

3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1900

Bedrooms

7

Full Bathrooms

5

Living Area

5,507 sq ft

Total Rooms

18

Stories

5

Levels

5

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1

Bedroom5

Bedroom4

Bedroom3

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bathroom2

Bedroom2

Living Room

Bathroom3

Master Bedroom

Office

Family Room

Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances:

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement:

Laundry:

Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Granite

Stories: 5

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:

Cooling:

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch: Porch

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Steep Slope

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Waterfront: Yes

Waterfront Type: Waterfront

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University

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

E

Elementary Schools

10 schools

C

Bartlett Community Partnership School

0.5 mi | #266 of 352 | Score: 34.8

Improved 20 spots from last year

-23.4 below state avg

408 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-08

St. Jeanne D'Arc Elementary School

0.7 mi

Grades PK-08

Community Christian Academy

0.8 mi

Grades PK-12

St. Patrick School and Educational Center

1.0 mi

Grades PK-08

Hellenic American Academy

1.1 mi

Grades PK-08

C+

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell

1.3 mi | #238 of 346 | Score: 47.5

Improved 27 spots from last year

-10.7 below state avg

1,212 students Very Diverse

Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades K-12

B

Lowell Community Charter Public School

1.4 mi | #158 of 352 | Score: 43.9

Improved 29 spots from last year

-14.3 below state avg

816 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-08

B

Rogers STEM Academy

1.5 mi | #8 of 16 | Score: 33.9

Improved 265 spots from last year

-24.3 below state avg

892 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades K-08

St. Louis Elementary School

1.6 mi

Grades PK-08

Lowell Catholic School

1.6 mi

Grades PK-12

M

Middle Schools

7 schools

C

Dr. An Wang School

0.6 mi | #255 of 352 | Score: 35.9

Improved 38 spots from last year

-22.3 below state avg

663 students Very Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 05-08

B-

Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School

0.7 mi | #198 of 352 | Score: 40.6

Improved 18 spots from last year

-17.6 below state avg

613 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 05-08

B+

James S Daley Middle School

1.6 mi | #120 of 352 | Score: 47.3

Improved 55 spots from last year

-10.9 below state avg

669 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 05-08

Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School

1.6 mi

15 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 01-08

C-

Henry J Robinson Middle School

2.0 mi | #288 of 352 | Score: 32.5

Improved 31 spots from last year

-25.7 below state avg

600 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 05-08

C-

Benjamin F. Butler Middle School

2.3 mi | #303 of 352 | Score: 31.0

Dropped 47 spots from last year

-27.2 below state avg

516 students Very Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 05-08

C

James Sullivan Middle School

2.9 mi | #267 of 352 | Score: 34.8

Improved 38 spots from last year

-23.5 below state avg

625 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 05-08

H

High Schools

4 schools

Old Colony Y Lowell Revocation Program

1.0 mi

Grades 09-12

F

The Career Academy

1.2 mi | #25 of 25 | Score: 14.1

Improved 363 spots from last year

-44.1 below state avg

83 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

F

Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School

1.4 mi | #339 of 346 | Score: 21.1

Improved 7 spots from last year

-37.1 below state avg

126 students Diverse

College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

D

Leblanc Therapeutic Day School

2.8 mi | #376 of 346 | Score: 32.8

Same rank as last year

36 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 09-12

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Pawtucketville

187 Varnum Ave, Lowell MA 01854

Lowell, MA 01854

Listing Information

Listing Office Doherty Properties

Office Phone 978-746-0124

Agent MLS ID CN256359

Office MLS ID AC0904

Listing Data Updated May 29, 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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