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281 Boylston St # J, Lowell MA 01852

Lowell, MA 01852 • Belvidere
$470,000
Est. $3,288/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,342
Sq Ft
$350
Price/Sq Ft
1983
Year Built
20
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 4, 2025 • MLS# 73355104 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhome tucked in a private, wooded setting at the back of the complex. Enter through a spacious mudroom with wainscoting, wood flooring, and access to a deep one-car garage with extra storage. The bright kitchen features white shaker cabinets, stainless appliances, and Carrara-style countertops, opening to a dining area with slider to a private patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The sunny living room offers hardwood floors, oversized windows, and a half bath with full-size laundry. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms and an updated full bath. A sliding farmhouse door adds charm to the hallway leading to the 2nd bedroom. The main bedroom has glass sliders to a private deck and access to a spacious loft with skylights and custom closets, ideal for a home office, creative space, or optional 3rd bedroom. Stylish, functional, and move-in ready, this home offers comfort in a peaceful, convenient location.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1983
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,342 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $459,999
Final Sale Price: $470,000
Difference: +$10,001 (+2.2%)
Performance Metrics
102.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $343
Sale $/sq ft: $350
This property sold for $350 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$350/sq ft
Area Average
$319/sq ft
Difference
+9.7%

This property sold slightly above the area average for similar homes.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1983
Living Area 1,342 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Basement, In Unit, Washer Hookup
Features Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead, Loft, Mud Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Wood, Balcony
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Assigned
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $4,009
Assessed Value $336,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead, Loft, Mud Room
Windows: Skylight(s)
Basement: N
Laundry: In Basement, In Unit, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1983
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Balcony
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Assigned

Location

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Neighborhood

Belvidere

281 Boylston St # J, Lowell MA 01852

Lowell, MA 01852

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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
B
Pyne Arts School
0.3 mi | #174 of 352 | Score: 42.6
Improved 52 spots from last year
-15.6 below state avg
462 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
B
Rogers STEM Academy
1.6 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
Immaculate Conception School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Lowell Community Charter Public School
1.8 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
Hellenic American Academy
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Michael Elementary School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Lowell Youth Treatment Center
2.1 mi
Grades 01-12
Lowell Catholic School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-12
St. Patrick School and Educational Center
2.3 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Louis Elementary School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

7 schools
C-
Benjamin F. Butler Middle School
1.0 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
1.2 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
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
2.0 mi
15 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 01-08
B-
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
2.4 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
C-
Henry J Robinson Middle School
2.6 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
B+
James S Daley Middle School
2.6 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
C
Dr. An Wang School
3.7 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
H

High Schools

4 schools
D
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
0.7 mi | #376 of 346 | Score: 32.8
Same rank as last year
36 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
F
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
1.9 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
F
The Career Academy
2.1 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
Old Colony Y Lowell Revocation Program
2.3 mi
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

39.4%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
May 29, 2025
$470,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 4, 2025
$459,999
Original listing
Agent: Christian Doherty Office: Doherty Properties
Previous Transaction - MLS #73302576
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Previously Sold
Nov 21, 2024
$285,000
MLS #73302576

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 4, 2025 New Listing Added $459,999
Nov 21, 2024 Sold $285,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
20 days
Price per Sq Ft
$350

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $4,009 $336,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,009
Tax Year 2024
HOA Fee
$377
Monthly
Assessed Value
$336,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christian Doherty
Listing Office Doherty Properties
Agent MLS ID CT003020
Office MLS ID AC0904
Listing Data Updated May 29, 2025 9:32 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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