261 3rd St, Lowell, MA 01850
FOR SALE

261 3rd St
Lowell, MA 01850

Centralville
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,838 sqft

$549,900

Est. Mortgage $3,330/mo*

$549,900

Est. Mortgage $3,330/mo*
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,838 sqft
We estimate this home will sell faster than 90% nearby.

Local Information

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Description

Beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial blending timeless character with thoughtful updates throughout. Step inside through the inviting front entry into a sun-filled foyer showcasing gleaming hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, decorative radiators, elegant French doors, detailed trim work, and stunning built-ins that add warmth and character throughout the home. The spacious living and dining areas flow seamlessly, creating the perfect setting for entertaining or everyday living. The updated eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, stylish cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, decorative tile backsplash, and direct access to the rear deck and backyard. Upstairs offers generously sized bedrooms and updated baths, while the walk-up attic provides exceptional storage and future expansion potential. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and commuter routes. Timeless character, modern updates, and room to grow in a beautifully maintained home.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 90% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
5 Open Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$299
Listed
6 days ago

Home Details for 261 3rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Bulkhead,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bathroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1838 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 5No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1838

Days on Market

Days on Market: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:215 B:5675 L:261

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $549,900Price Per Sqft: $299

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Lowell

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 73518241

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1838 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5663 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73518241Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1838

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityLaundromatBike PathConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipMarinaPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-StationUniversity
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Christian Doherty, (978) 857-9580
Doherty Properties, (978) 746-0124
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73518241
Also Listed on MLS PIN.

Price History for 261 3rd St

DatePriceEventSource
05/13/2026$549,900Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73518241
02/28/1989$141,500Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,036
Assessment$438,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 261 3rd St

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0.10
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$630,000
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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Centralville

At least 136 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say parking is easy

  • 46 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 39 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Mabel Espinosa
    "On my City Lowell MA, have many school. Pre k to 12, many different collages, UMass Lowell Campus, a beautiful boulevard with a beach on summer. My city has espectacular parks, a stone arena, a Beisball park the player Rentería plays there . And others more. On weekends of July we celebrate the Lowell Folklore Festival. Because this city is open doors to many immigrants of different countries. Around 54 nationalities live in my city. We have a legado from the first pioneers arrived they make big factories textile, wood and leathers goods. Now are interesting museums around the town and others towns nearby. And the Lowell government has many activities through the year to celebrate diversity holidays. The UMass University do kayak’s competition wonderful many different colors. I love my city. The most important here me was mother on July 11, 2005. Like all cities. Lowell has different problems, but it all depends on what eyes you look at the place where you live. And with eyes we want to see them. To me Lowell is my place."
  • Jamilette vega
    "Safety first. Good neighbors . Good schools. Streets well light up. Clean streets. No empty houses or buildings. "
  • Wilicia Brown
    "It is not uncommon to see dog owners or families walking with a dog at many times during the day throughout the neighbor neighborhood. "
  • Sonia v.
    "Iam so happy with dog and cat my is a small doggie he is a support animal. Living around people that fine Iam not a party person I get alone with every one thanks"
  • Dupalism1
    "For safety everyone especially the kids . And we have 5 people to live the house . 2 baby’s and 3 adults "
  • Jamilette vega
    "I don’t use the public transportation the pay bus or the train but if I need it some day I will use it because some stops are closer from my house. But not for the train. "
  • Trulia User
    "It’s a great part of Lowell, Ma. It’s a mix of College age kids and families. The boulevard is located In Pawtucketville as well as the brand new Market Basket. "
  • Trulia User
    "yes I see people walking there dogs and I would feel very safe and I would love to live in Pawtucketville.it quiet and clean "
  • Trulia User
    "this neighborhood is in lowell Massachusetts and it is a nice area with a lot of parks and has public transportation but is local to places where you can walk"
  • Laurenmbellis
    "The Centralville neighborhood is very family oriented, kids play and ride bikes in the street! There are lots of new real estate investors renovating and building residential and commercial properties in Centralville, very up and coming!"
  • Darchelle J.
    "great chopping center, local restaurants and universities. it perfect for young adults. great park for morning walk as well."
  • Jasmine R.
    "There is not a lot of room between neighbors. Very small streets that should be one ways and hard to find parking. It’s a very cluttered neighborhood. "
  • T.basnar
    "My neighborhood is not such a good neighborhood. If the city would do their jobs and cleaned up the city I firmly believe that my neighborhood would be a nice, clean and quiet place to live and raise my children."
  • Traceym617
    "I’ve lived here since 2016... this neighborhood has always broke into my car if I mistakenly left a door open which is why I never left anything valuable in my car so the crack heads never got anything from my car! I hate this neighborhood "
  • Kristina B.
    "Lots of families but lots of problems in our area. With traffic and foot traffic stolen property and everything "
  • Bogerea2
    "I rarely see people here move with their dogs. it's on rare occasions that you will someone move with a dog down the streets. It's also key to note that I just occasionally visit this community. I do not therefore have handy information about pets"
  • as
    "the commute is awful. always a ton of traffic everywhere you go. getting from one side of town to the other is impossible during certain times."
  • Steven M. R.
    "Family homes, quite and everyone respects each other’s privacy. Each street has its own uniqueness and for the most part everyone keeps up with their property. "
  • Andino2444
    "Good place to live a lot of culture and very close to downtown and umass lowell and shopping centers."
  • Andino2444
    "It’s great place to live it’s walking distances to shopping centers,downtown lowell and umass lowell."
  • Haleykj86
    "it's off of a dead end so cars rarely drive down my street. no parking ban wear I live not even in snow so it's a plus you don't need to move your car"
  • Juliet G.
    "It’s been the same people for years, I love it. It’s a family community. There’s kids everywhere of all age groups so no one is ever left out."
  • Rithy C.
    "good place to raise kids great houses and Neighbor three school here lots of stores lots of fast food restaurant "
  • Laurive g.
    "I've lived in the neighborhood for 3 years and I have loved it. very nice community, good transport and resourceful "
  • Good2go4
    "Playground, parks, schools, shopping, etc all walking distance"

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Christian Doherty, Doherty Properties, (978) 746-0124
Agent Phone: (978) 857-9580
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261 3rd St, Lowell, MA 01850 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,838 sqft single-family home built in 1910. 261 3rd St is located in Centralville, Lowell. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on May 13, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73518241.