1896 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
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1896 Middlesex St
Lowell, MA 01851

Highlands
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,400 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

$551,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026

$551,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 sqft
(on 0.28 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools7 Preschool Schools12 Elementary Schools6 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

4 bedroom, 2 full bath home with many upgrades available immediately for rent for $2500/m.
Close to shopping area with easy access to local highway.
Large fenced in yard for all outdoor activities.
Plenty of parking.
Renter pays for water, gas and electric
Last month due at signing.
No smoking allowed in the house.
No pets.

Renter pays for water, gas and electric
Last month due at signing.
No smoking allowed in the house.
No pets.
1896 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,400 sqft single-family home in Highlands, built in 1930. It last sold for $65,000 on May 25, 1999. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2022 with an asking price of $2,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 26, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $551,500, with a rent estimate of $3,607/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
None
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1896 Middlesex St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Price History for 1896 Middlesex St

DatePriceEventSource
09/26/2022ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
09/20/2022$2,500Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
09/17/2022$489,900ListingRemovedMLS PIN #72999120
08/02/2022$489,900PriceChange
MLS PIN #72999120
06/16/2022$499,900Listed For SaleMLS PIN #72999120
06/03/2022ListingRemovedMLS PIN #72956977
05/06/2022$549,900PriceChange
MLS PIN #72956977
04/21/2022$554,900PriceChange
MLS PIN #72956977
03/24/2022$574,900Listed For SaleMLS PIN #72956977
05/25/1999$65,000Sold
N/A
04/27/1993$70,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Lowell

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$423K
$9.02KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
Price per sq ft
$314
$7MoM
Available listings
156
17MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,808
Assessment$505,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1896 Middlesex St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
787 Princeton Blvd, Lowell, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$675,000
07/18/25
4
2.5
2,609
183 Middlesex St, North Chelmsford, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$615,000
09/05/25
3
1
1,615
917 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA
0.65
Single-Family Home
$528,500
08/25/25
4
2
1,440
90 Corey St, Lowell, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$390,000
11/05/25
2
1
1,265
105 Lauriat St, Lowell, MA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$430,000
10/29/25
3
1
1,253
84 East Ave, Lowell, MA
0.59
Single-Family Home
$615,000
07/22/25
3
2.5
2,122
17 Elizia Cir, Lowell, MA
0.83
Single-Family Home
$613,000
06/04/26
3
1.5
1,559
102 Montgomery Ave, Lowell, MA
0.82
Single-Family Home
$633,000
12/30/25
4
2
1,835
4 Fiske Ave, Chelmsford, MA
0.72
Single-Family Home
$615,000
07/31/25
3
1.5
1,683
5 Frank St, North Chelmsford, MA
0.80
Single-Family Home
$700,000
06/16/26
3
2
1,745

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Highlands
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What Locals Say about Highlands

At least 88 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 75 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 69 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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  • Georgegbenga72
    "I have been living in Lowell for over nine years, and it's a great town. Lovely people nice schools "
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  • Marielovelylouis2
    "My children are the good kids they don’t like outside and they are friendly to other kids and I don’t have a special kid"
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  • Ana Cruz
    "My neighborhood is in very close proximity to pharmacies, supermarkets, and restaurants. Public transportation is accessible. Traffic can be a big challenge during rush hour. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's better to have a driveway than street parking for the winter. some neighbors are not friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "they feel as if they were just like one of us they would greated and showed some care .............."
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  • Trulia User
    "Just like anywhere, keep an eye on your kids. It’s a great place to raise a family. You’ve got great access to routes 3 and 495."
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  • Trulia User
    "Tyler park has a history of holding community events. It often includes a family friendly musical performance."
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  • Rosa._re
    "I have live in my neighborhood for 21 years, raised my kids and grandkids here, I absolutely love it. I’m have access to restaurants shopping Markets and freeways. Very convenient location. "
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  • Pantognoni
    "Tyler park is a good choice for a single family zoned area to live in what with lower taxes than surrounding towns."
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  • Pantognoni
    "Lots of dog owners walk their dogs and clean up after them around my place. Our cats love our fully enclosed and private back yard too."
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  • Kilian N.
    "Have lived here for years now.Its a good area to raise kids.They are not lots of recreational centers though."
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  • Erin D.
    "It’s close to the highway and only about 40 minutes to Boston or 15 minutes to NH (backroads or highway) - I drive to Cambridge for work and during commuting hours, it‘s usually ~1.5 hours, though I can do it faster by taking backroads part of the way :)"
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  • LynnHuot
    "Community vibe shared within the neighborhood. Eclectic population but overall everyone is amiable and helpful to each other."
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  • Kerryrudy1107
    "Great neighborhood to raise your family Tyler park has free concerts and face painting throughout the summer including a movie for the kids great live bands for the adults everyone knows each other "
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  • Cynthia M.
    "The sidewalks are not shoveled all the way when a storm hits, I suggest finding neighborhood kids to help shovel and also be paid for their help. "
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  • Roni N.
    "I'm not sure what makes it unique. The homes in the area are being restored however."
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  • Roni N.
    "The buses run everywhere in the city. Taxis are also readily available."
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  • Roni N.
    "From what I hear, they have a great school system. There are also several different churches."
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  • Dan K.
    "It's diverse. Close proximity to public transportation. It's relatively safe."
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  • Dan K.
    "Heavy traffic in the mornings and evenings."
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  • Dan K.
    "Nice area to raise a family. Safe and family friendly."
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  • Miranda E.
    "Dog owners wouldn't like the many cars on the streets while watching their dogs. But they would like all the parks and places they can take their dogs."
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  • Miranda E.
    "There's such a big Asian community with stores and restaurants. The people are nice and friendly. Roads are easy to find."
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  • Miranda E.
    "Commute is easy and not as much traffic as other places in Lowell. It's easy finding your way to and from places."
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  • Miranda E.
    "The Highlands are a safe place to live in. Nothing really to worry about. Quiet and peaceful."
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  • Claire A.
    "Nice places to go walking. But be careful, as there are still a good amount of wildlife in this urban setting."
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  • Claire A.
    "The diverse people that live here and the interesting mix of residential and commercial. Also the Merrimack river borders the neighborhood."
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  • Claire A.
    "Pretty busy. The Roarke bridge is old and narrow, causing a backlog of traffic all the way into Drumhill. A new bridge needs to be built."
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  • Claire A.
    "Parks are nice, but move across the border to go to school in Chelmsford."
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  • Kaitlyn B.
    "There aren't a lot of good places to walk dogs in our area. We live on a main road and while there's a sidewalk, you'll have to travel to find any kind of path or trail."
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  • Kaitlyn B.
    "It sits right on the border of Chelmsford, so you're able to live close to the city but still get a suburban vibe."
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  • Kaitlyn B.
    "It's in Lowell, but it's very safe. Not much happens in our little block."
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  • Dave B.
    "In some instances, there are smaller yards so a large dog might feel cramped."
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  • Dave B.
    "It's a little neater than some neighborhoods and has some wonderful old Victorian and Colonial homes. There are several parks."
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  • mark m.
    "It was, and still is a higher price neighborhood. It has always been more affluent of an area."
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  • Rithy C.
    "I live here over 10 years the neighborhood is ok lots of kids around here busy street too next to Target tons of local stores "
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  • Jessicajulious08
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for about 10 years and I love it here. It’s good for the kids and dogs around here. "
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  • Sheriy M.
    "Been here for about 8yrs looking for a bigger place if not I would stay where I’m at right now walking distance to go food shopping and pharmacy to grab meds nice neighbors "
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  • skochava
    "Next to a school & close to major highways with a lot of restaurants, parks & grocery stores."
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  • Rmanuel99
    "I moved here because the people were and are friendly, there are parks near by and people seemed to always be out and about. I love being able to walk to the corner store or to get my nails done (a little farther). Its quiet and yet near enough to shopping, the interstate, and to work."
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