281 Boylston St # J, Lowell MA 01852

Lowell, MA 01852
$185,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,340
Sq Ft
$138
Price/Sq Ft
0.00
Acres
1983
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Condominium
Type
11
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 11, 2009 • MLS# 70973340 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $189,900
Final Sale Price: $185,000
Difference: $4,900 (-2.6%)
Performance Metrics
97.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
11
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $142
Sale $/sq ft: $138
This property sold for $138 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.6% below the original asking price.

With only 11 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$138/sq ft
Area Median
$287/sq ft
Difference
52.0%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Fabulous Price for this very private end unit. Very spacious interior with good sized rooms. Sliders to deck overlooking woods that offers great privacy! much needed privacy. Bonus upper level loft. Easy access to commuter rail & highways.FHA approved!!

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Property History

Market Insights

60.6%
Price Range
428
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73355104
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Previously Sold
May 29, 2025
$470,000
MLS #73355104
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Previous Transaction - MLS #73302576
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Previously Sold
Nov 21, 2024
$285,000
MLS #73302576
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Sold
Oct 29, 2009
$185,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 428
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Listed for Sale
Sep 11, 2009
$189,900
Original listing
Agent: Kathleen Donoghue Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Tewksbury

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $2,325 $199,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,325
Tax Year 2009
HOA Fee
$234
Per month
Assessed Value
$199,900

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1983
Living Area 1,340 sq ft
Lot Size 0.0000
Stories 3
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features Loft

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Oven
Annual Tax $2,325
Assessed Value $199,900

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $234
Fee Includes Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 31
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Agent Related To Seller
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building J
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs (3)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 428 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1983
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,340 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
3
Entry Level
13

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
Interior Features: Loft
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1983
Structure Type: Townhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Under, Off Street
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
B-
Pyne Arts School
0.2 mi | #180 of 352 | Score: 42.1
Improved 46 spots from last year
-16.1 below state avg
471 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C+
John J Shaughnessy School
1.1 mi | #567 of 825 | Score: 42.5
Improved 104 spots from last year
-15.7 below state avg
467 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-04
B-
Moody Elementary School
1.1 mi | #485 of 825 | Score: 45.2
Improved 104 spots from last year
-13 below state avg
236 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-04
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
C
Benjamin F. Butler Middle School
1.0 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
C
James Sullivan Middle School
1.1 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
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
2.0 mi
15 students Diverse
Grades 01-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
D
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
0.7 mi | #376 of 346 | Score: 32.8
Same rank as last year
31 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
F
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
1.9 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
F
The Career Academy
2.1 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
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Neighborhood

281 Boylston St # J, Lowell MA 01852

Lowell, MA 01852

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kathleen Donoghue
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Tewksbury
Office Phone 978-851-3731
Agent MLS ID D0000368
Office MLS ID BB9572
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 8:54 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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