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About this property
Well-maintained two-family in Lowell’s Highlands, ideal for an owner-occupant or investor! Unit 1 offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and approximately 1,100 sq ft and is tenant-occupied on a month-to-month basis at $2,000/month. Unit 2 spans the second and third floors with 5 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and approximately 1,700 sq ft, featuring fresh paint throughout, new second-floor carpeting, and ceiling fans in most second-floor rooms. Both units offer kitchens with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, vented range hoods, in-unit laundry, and separate walk-out exterior access. Most rooms feature 9-foot ceilings. Optional basement storage. Enjoy a spacious backyard with a new fence (2026), fire pit, 10 x 12 shed, and 6 x 8 greenhouse. Updates include approximately 2-year-old gas water heaters in both units, Nest programmable thermostats, and windows and electrical updated in 2015. Separately metered utilities; tenants pay heat, hot water, and electricity. Lead paint compliant. Potential for A/C. On-street parking. First-floor washer and dryer belong to the tenant. Convenient to shopping, dining, parks, downtown Lowell, commuter rail, the Lowell Connector, Route 3, and I-495.
Property details
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,979 sqft |
| Lot size | 4,792 sqft |
| Year built | 1850 |
| Price / sqft | $227 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73587368 |
Listing status
| Days on market | 0 days |
| Listed on | October 6, 2026 |
Taxes & financials
| Annual property tax | $6,044 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $532,500 |
| Zoning | TMF |
| Gross income (actual) | $24,000/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $24,000/yr |
| Total actual rent | $2,000/mo |
Building & lot
| Stories | 3 |
| Total rooms | 12 |
| Lot size | 0.11 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 0 |
| Basement | Interior Entry, Dirt Floor, Unfinished |
| Foundation | Stone |
| Roof | Slate |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Tile, Vinyl, Carpet |
Utilities & systems
| Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | None |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public, Individual Meter |
| Utilities | for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer |
Location
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Questions & answers
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How many units does 161 Smith St, Lowell MA 01851 have?
It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,979 sqft of living area, built in 1850.
How long has 161 Smith St, Lowell MA 01851 been on the market?
161 Smith St, Lowell MA 01851 has been listed for 0 days (since October 6, 2026).
What is the price per unit?
At a list price of $675,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $337,500 per unit.
What are the property taxes on 161 Smith St, Lowell MA 01851?
Annual property taxes are $6,044 (2026), on an assessed value of $532,500.
What is the price per square foot?
At $675,000 for 2,979 sqft, that's about $227 per square foot.
Where is this property located?
161 Smith St, Lowell MA 01851 is in Lowell, Middlesex County, MA 01851.
