81 Liberty St, Lowell MA 01851
Lowell, MA 01851 • Highlands
$396,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$409,999
Final Sale Price:
$396,000
Difference:
$13,999 (-3.4%)
Performance Metrics
96.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
115
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$211
Sale $/sq ft:
$204
This property sold for $204 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 3.4% below the original asking price.
At 115 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$204/sq ft
Area Median
$278/sq ft
Difference
26.5%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Amazing opportunity to own a spacious two-family with a downstairs unit and upstairs unit. Enter the front entrance stairway which grants immediate access to the first floor unit which boasts 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms which is perfect for those looking for space. The first floor kitchen also boasts updated cabinets, newer flooring and appliances including a newer stainless steel dishwasher. Walk up the front foyer to the second floor unit which offers a similar 3 bedroom and 1 bathroom layout. The property offers a large driveway that is perfect for off-street parking. The lot also offers a large fenced in yard. Conveniently located close to major highways, shopping, RTE 495 and 3, Lowell and the Lowell Commuter Rail.
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Property History
Market Insights
39.5%
Price Range
117
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73584341
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 30, 2026
$649,900
MLS #73584341 - Active
Sold
Apr 1, 2020
$396,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 117
Listed for Sale
Oct 10, 2019
$393,500
Original listing
Agent: Christian Doherty
Office: Doherty Properties
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $649,900 | - | - | MLS #73584341 - Active |
| 04/01/2020 | ✓ Sold | $396,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/10/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $393,500 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $3,507 | $249,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,507
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$249,800
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1940
Living Area
1,944 sq ft
Lot Size
0.14 acres
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
10
Investment Metrics
Units
2
Unit 1 Rent
$1,690/mo · N
Unit 2 Rent
$1,690/mo · N
Total Monthly Rent
$3,380/mo
Gross Income
$40,560
Net Operating Income
$40,560
Cap Rate
10.31%
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,507
Assessed Value
$249,800
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Buyer to Verify Listing Agent and Seller Did Not Measure
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
117 days
Property Overview
Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,944 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Stories
2
Levels
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
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:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1940
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Natural Gas, Electric
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
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
Lowell Catholic School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Community Christian Academy
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
B
Rogers STEM Academy
0.7 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
B
Lowell Community Charter Public School
0.8 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
Hellenic American Academy
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
C
Bartlett Community Partnership School
1.0 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
1.0 mi
Grades PK-08
Immaculate Conception School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Michael Elementary School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
St. Jeanne D'Arc Elementary School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
7 schools
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
0.4 mi
15 students
Diverse
Grades 01-08
B-
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
0.8 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
B+
James S Daley Middle School
0.9 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
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+
Dr. An Wang School
1.8 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
2.1 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
C
James Sullivan Middle School
2.2 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
F
The Career Academy
0.1 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
Old Colony Y Lowell Revocation Program
1.1 mi
Grades 09-12
F
Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School
1.1 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
D
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
1.9 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
Highlands
81 Liberty St, Lowell MA 01851
Lowell, MA 01851
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Christian Doherty
Listing Office
Doherty Properties
Office Phone
978-746-0124
Agent MLS ID
CT003020
Office MLS ID
AC0904
Listing Data Updated
Apr 1, 2020 7:16 PM 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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