81 Liberty St, Lowell MA 01851

Lowell, MA 01851 • Highlands

$396,000

6

Beds

3

Baths

1,944

Sq Ft

$204

Price/Sq Ft

0.14

Acres

1940

Year Built

4

Parking

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Type

115

Days on Market

Sold 2020 Listed Oct 10, 2019 • MLS# 72578476 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2020

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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 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$204/sq ft

Area Median

$245/sq ft

Difference

16.6%

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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Price & Status History

Market Insights

53.1%

Price Range

117

Total Days on Market

2

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73584341

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Nov 24, 2026

$649,900

MLS #73584341

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✓

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

Previous Transaction - MLS #70155543

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Apr 3, 2005

$305,000

MLS #70155543

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Detailed History Table ▼

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
11/24/2026	🏷️ Previously Sold	$649,900	-	-	MLS #73584341
04/01/2020	✓ Sold	$396,000	-	-	Property sold
10/10/2019	🏠 Listed for Sale	$393,500	-	-	Original listing
04/03/2005	🏷️ Previously Sold	$305,000	-	-	MLS #70155543

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

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

Utilities & Systems

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

E

Elementary Schools

3 schools

C+

Abraham Lincoln School

0.2 mi | #534 of 825 | Score: 43.6

Improved 102 spots from last year

-14.6 below state avg

497 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-04

B

Charles W Morey School

0.4 mi | #373 of 825 | Score: 48.4

Improved 204 spots from last year

-9.8 below state avg

503 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-04

Lowell Catholic School

0.6 mi

Grades PK-12

M

Middle Schools

3 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

H

High Schools

3 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

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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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