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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
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Type
4
Days on Market
Active Listed Mar 9, 2026 • MLS# 73484343 Copied!

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 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

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

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

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

Interior Features

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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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:

Location

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Neighborhood

Pawtucketville

187 Varnum Ave, Lowell MA 01854

Lowell, MA 01854

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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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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

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 9, 2026 New Listing Added $1,400,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
4 days
Price per Sq Ft
$254

Tax History

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

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,337
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$987,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Adam Dowling
Listing Office Doherty Properties
Agent MLS ID CN256359
Office MLS ID AC0904
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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