228 Varnum Ave
Lowell, MA 01854
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 3,030 sqft
- 5,663 sqft lot
- $194 per sqft
- 1925 build
- – on site
A charming single-family home located across from Lowell General Hospital with views of the Merrimack River. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers over 3,000 sqft of living space on a 5,571 sqft lot, featuring beautiful hardwood floors, a first-floor bedroom and full bath, and three additional bedrooms upstairs. With a potential in-law suite, a walk-up attic, and an enclosed 3-season porch, this home is perfect for families or multigenerational living. This home offers a fantastic opportunity to own a spacious property in a desirable neighborhood, with potential to add value through your personal updates and improvements. Enjoy the outdoors with a short walk to Lowell Heritage State Park, where you'll find a paved riverfront walkway, seasonal boating, fishing, and riverside concerts. The property also boasts a two-car garage with upper floor storage (or potential ADU) plus additional off-street parking. Located just 2 miles from the MBTA Commuter Rail and local transit.
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Last updated May 3, 2025
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MLS# 73368878 —
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The Building
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Year Built:1925
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Year Built Details:Actual,Renovated Since
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Year Built Source:Public Records
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Architectural Style:Colonial
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Construction Materials:Frame
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Roof:Shingle
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Basement:Full
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Foundation Details:Stone
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Exterior Features:Porch - Enclosed
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Door Features:Storm Door(s)
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Window Features:Insulated Windows
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Patio And Porch Features:Porch - Enclosed
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Accessibility Features:No
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Security Features:Security System
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Building Area Total:3030
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Building Area Units:Square Feet
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Building Area Source:Public Records
Interior
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Rooms Total:9
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Interior Features:Internet Available - Broadband
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Living Room Level:First
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Living Room Features:Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Cable Hookup
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Kitchen Level:First
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Dining Room Level:First
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Family Room Level:First
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Family Room Features:Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
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Flooring:Tile
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Fireplace:true
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Fireplaces Total:1
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Laundry Features:In Basement
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:3030
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Living Area Source:Public Record
Location
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Directions:Riverside Street to Varnum Ave by Lowell General Hospital
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Latitude:42.646765
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Longitude:-71.338658
The Property
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Parcel Number:M:83 B:5880 L:228,3177979
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Subtype:Single Family Residence
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Property Attached:false
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Lot Size Units:Acres
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Lot Size Area:0.13
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Lot Size SqFt:5663
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Lot Size Acres:0.13
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Zoning:SSF
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Waterview:Yes
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Exclusions:Seller's Personal Belongings.
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Waterview Features:River
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Waterfront:false
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Farm Land Area Units:Square Feet
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Road Surface Type:Paved
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Road Frontage Type:Public
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Road Responsibility:Public Maintained Road
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Office phone:
- (857) 417-8344
Taxes
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Tax Year:2025
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Tax Book Number:30719
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Tax Annual Amount:7319
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Tax Assessed Value:637500
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:4
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Master Bedroom Level:First
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Bedroom 2 Level:Second
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Bedroom 3 Level:Second
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Bedroom 4 Level:Second
Baths
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Total Baths:2
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Total Baths:2
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Full Baths:2
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Bathroom 1 Level:First
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Bathroom 2 Level:Second
The Listing
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Home Warranty:false
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Sub Agency Relationship Offered:No
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Steam
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Heating:true
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Cooling:None
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Cooling:false
Utilities
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Utilities:for Gas Range
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Electric:Circuit Breakers
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Sewer:Public Sewer
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Gas Water Heater
Schools
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Elementary School:Mcavinnue
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Middle Or Junior School:Bartlett
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High School:Lowell High
The Community
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Senior Community:false
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Community Features:Public Transportation
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Spa:false
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Association:false
Parking
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Garage:true
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Attached Garage:false
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Garage Spaces:2
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Carport:false
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Parking Total:4
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Parking Features:Detached
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Covered Spaces:2
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Open Parking:true
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$589,900
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$3,158
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Taxes | $609 |
Insurance | $162 |
Utilities | $361 See report |
Total | $4,290/mo.* |
*This is an estimate |
Walk Score®
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Transit Score®
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Soundscore™
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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5/2/25
May 2, 2025
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Relisted | MLSPIN | $589,900 | 100.0% (11.9% / YR) |
10/30/24
Oct 30, 2024
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Pending | MLSPIN | ||
10/16/24
Oct 16, 2024
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Sold Subject To Contingencies | MLSPIN |

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