Dimensions11 x 10
LevelSecond
228 University Avenue, Lowell MA 01854
Lowell, MA 01854 • Pawtucketville
$253,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$243,900
Final Sale Price:
$253,000
Difference:
+$9,100 (+3.7%)
Performance Metrics
103.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
1
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$148
Sale $/sq ft:
$153
This property sold for $153 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 1 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
$153/sq ft
Area Median
$333/sq ft
Difference
54.1%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Conveniently located four bedroom- 1.5 bath colonial in Pawtucketville! Vinyl windows, updated kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances, walk up attic, updated roof in 2014, gas hot water, oil heat with younger furnace, 2 car detached garage offers much potential, lots of off street parking and yard. Home offers tons of opportunity within minutes to UMASS Lowell, close to bus line and commuter rail. Lots of character! Great opportunity for the buyers looking to add a little TLC and or investor looking for a rental for the college students .
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
98.7%
Price Range
2
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73600046
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Nov 7, 2026
$3,200
MLS #73600046 - Active
Sold
Aug 18, 2017
$253,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 2
Listed for Sale
Aug 3, 2017
$243,900
Original listing
Agent: The Lacoss Team
Office: Keller Williams Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #70074559
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Oct 15, 2004
$250,000
MLS #70074559
Previous Transaction - MLS #30616488
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Previously Sold
Jul 26, 2002
$239,900
MLS #30616488
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $3,200 | - | - | MLS #73600046 - Active |
| 08/18/2017 | ✓ Sold | $253,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/03/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $243,900 | - | - | Original listing |
| 10/15/2004 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $250,000 | - | - | MLS #70074559 |
| 07/26/2002 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $239,900 | - | - | MLS #30616488 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $3,389 | $227,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,389
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$227,200
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1930
Living Area
1,652 sq ft
Lot Size
0.08 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Central, Steam, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
8
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,389
Assessed Value
$227,200
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
1st Floor Hallway Light And Family Room Light Are Excluded From Sale And Will Be Removed And Capped Prior To Closing
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
yellow
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Public records
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
2 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,652 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions13 x 10
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 11
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 10
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
Dimensions15 x 10
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 14
LevelFirst
Dimensions15 x 10
FeaturesFlooring - Laminate, Chair Rail, Open Floorplan
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 10
FeaturesFlooring - Laminate
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Room Markers
BABathroom (3)
BRBedroom (4)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement:
Laundry:
In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Central, Steam, Oil
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch:
Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage:
50.00 ft
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Parking Features:
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
St. Jeanne D'Arc Elementary School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Bartlett Community Partnership School
0.8 mi
|
#270 of 352
|
Score: 34.7
Improved 16 spots from last year
-23.5 below state avg
488 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Patrick School and Educational Center
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Louis Elementary School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Hellenic American Academy
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Lowell Community Charter Public School
1.4 mi
|
#154 of 352
|
Score: 44.1
Improved 33 spots from last year
-14.2 below state avg
815 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
Community Christian Academy
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
St. Michael Elementary School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Lowell Youth Treatment Center
1.6 mi
Grades 01-12
B
Rogers STEM Academy
1.7 mi
|
#8 of 16
|
Score: 34.3
Improved 265 spots from last year
-23.9 below state avg
895 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
Middle Schools
7 schools
B-
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
1.0 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
C+
Dr. An Wang School
1.1 mi
|
#249 of 352
|
Score: 36.2
Improved 44 spots from last year
-22 below state avg
669 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
C-
Henry J Robinson Middle School
1.5 mi
|
#288 of 352
|
Score: 32.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-25.5 below state avg
580 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
2.1 mi
15 students
Diverse
Grades 01-08
B+
James S Daley Middle School
2.2 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
C
Benjamin F. Butler Middle School
2.5 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
2.8 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
High Schools
4 schools
Old Colony Y Lowell Revocation Program
0.9 mi
Grades 09-12
F
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
1.3 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
1.6 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
D
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
2.8 mi
|
#376 of 346
|
Score: 32.8
Same rank as last year
31 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Pawtucketville
228 University Avenue, Lowell MA 01854
Lowell, MA 01854
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Lacoss Team
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty
Office Phone
978-475-2111
Agent MLS ID
TM000429
Office MLS ID
G95022
Listing Data Updated
Aug 24, 2017 8:42 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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