74 Viola St, Lowell, MA 01851
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OFF MARKET

74 Viola St
Lowell, MA 01851

Highlands
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,520 sqft

$607,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,650/mo*

$607,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,650/mo*
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,520 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 74 Viola St.
  • Schools7 Preschool Schools12 Elementary Schools6 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1955
Living Area
1,520 sqft
Price/Sqft
$399
Parking
Garage

About this House

CHARMING THREE BEDROOM ONE BATH CAPE IN DESIRABLE LOWELL UPPER HIGHLANDS. This home has tremendous curb appeal! Very large city lot with spacious front and lovely rear yards that can become your urban oasis. Detached one car garage. Newly painted exterior. All plumbing redone with new fixtures, New carpeting on the second floor. Hardwood floors throughout the first level. Several arched doorways lend to the home's special character and architectural interest. Be greeted by a light filled entry with its unique diamond paned window. This special feature continues into the large living room with a diamond paned picture window. A family room, bedroom, that can also be used as a dining room, kitchen and bath complete the first floor. The second floor offers two large bedrooms with ample closet space and easy attic access. Very desirable location minutes to highway, shopping, and restaurants. Do not miss out on this special property that is ready to welcome you home.
74 Viola St, Lowell, MA 01851 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,520 sqft single-family home in Highlands, built in 1955. It last sold for $505,000 on Jun 15, 2023 (14% above the $444,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $607,200, with a rent estimate of $3,005/month.

Home Details for 74 Viola St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1520 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Sink,In BasementMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt Composition ShinglesPatio / Porch: Porch, PatioFencing: FencedExterior: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Stone WallFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Detached,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: LOWE M:127 B:5950 L:74, 3184491

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $444,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue May 30 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: LowellCommunity: Highlands
School Information
Elementary School: Abraham LincolnJr High / Middle School: Bf ButlerHigh School: Lowell High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1520 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9656 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73111219

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityLaundromatHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic School
Last check for updates: 30 minutes ago
Listed by Susan Tanner, (617) 780-1757
Coldwell Banker Realty - Chelmsford, (978) 256-2560
Bought with: Find Your Village Real Estate Team, (978) 501-2575, Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, (978) 369-5775
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73111219

Price History for 74 Viola St

DatePriceEventSource
06/15/2023$505,000Sold
MLS PIN #73111219
05/24/2023$444,000ContingentMLS PIN #73111219
05/15/2023$444,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73111219
02/26/1993$18,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Lowell

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$405K
$18.67K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$320
$6
MoM
Available listings
154
2
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,557
Assessment$484,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 74 Viola St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.19
Single-Family Home
$469,900
09/26/25
3
1
1,152
0.17
Single-Family Home
$435,000
05/07/26
3
1
1,677
0.29
Single-Family Home
$552,750
10/27/25
3
1
1,040
0.27
Single-Family Home
$637,000
08/22/25
3
1.5
1,326
0.25
Single-Family Home
$489,900
02/23/26
4
2.5
2,634
0.35
Single-Family Home
$488,000
05/08/26
3
1
1,317
0.40
Single-Family Home
$475,000
09/30/25
3
1
1,051
0.17
Single-Family Home
$502,000
05/29/26
3
2.5
1,382
0.32
Single-Family Home
$570,000
06/05/26
3
2
1,692
0.42
Single-Family Home
$685,000
04/21/26
3
1
2,316

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Georgegbenga72
    "I have been living in Lowell for over nine years, and it's a great town. Lovely people nice schools "
  • 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"
  • 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. "
  • Trulia User
    "it's better to have a driveway than street parking for the winter. some neighbors are not friendly. "
  • Trulia User
    "they feel as if they were just like one of us they would greated and showed some care .............."
  • 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."
  • Trulia User
    "Tyler park has a history of holding community events. It often includes a family friendly musical performance."
  • 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. "
  • Pantognoni
    "Tyler park is a good choice for a single family zoned area to live in what with lower taxes than surrounding towns."
  • 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."
  • Kilian N.
    "Have lived here for years now.Its a good area to raise kids.They are not lots of recreational centers though."
  • 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 :)"
  • LynnHuot
    "Community vibe shared within the neighborhood. Eclectic population but overall everyone is amiable and helpful to each other."
  • 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 "
  • 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. "
  • Roni N.
    "I'm not sure what makes it unique. The homes in the area are being restored however."
  • Roni N.
    "The buses run everywhere in the city. Taxis are also readily available."
  • Roni N.
    "From what I hear, they have a great school system. There are also several different churches."
  • Dan K.
    "It's diverse. Close proximity to public transportation. It's relatively safe."
  • Dan K.
    "Heavy traffic in the mornings and evenings."
  • Dan K.
    "Nice area to raise a family. Safe and family friendly."
  • 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."
  • Miranda E.
    "There's such a big Asian community with stores and restaurants. The people are nice and friendly. Roads are easy to find."
  • 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."
  • Miranda E.
    "The Highlands are a safe place to live in. Nothing really to worry about. Quiet and peaceful."
  • Claire A.
    "Nice places to go walking. But be careful, as there are still a good amount of wildlife in this urban setting."
  • Claire A.
    "The diverse people that live here and the interesting mix of residential and commercial. Also the Merrimack river borders the neighborhood."
  • 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."
  • Claire A.
    "Parks are nice, but move across the border to go to school in Chelmsford."
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • Kaitlyn B.
    "It's in Lowell, but it's very safe. Not much happens in our little block."
  • Dave B.
    "In some instances, there are smaller yards so a large dog might feel cramped."
  • Dave B.
    "It's a little neater than some neighborhoods and has some wonderful old Victorian and Colonial homes. There are several parks."
  • mark m.
    "It was, and still is a higher price neighborhood. It has always been more affluent of an area."
  • 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 "
  • 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. "
  • 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 "
  • skochava
    "Next to a school & close to major highways with a lot of restaurants, parks & grocery stores."
  • 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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