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$675,000
Total Beds: 7 Total Baths: 2
Total Units: 2 SQFT: 2979
LOT size: 0.11 Acres
161 Smith St
Lowell, MA 01851
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Property Description

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

Building Information

  • Total Units: 2
  • Total Floors: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Amenities: Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Laundromat, Medical Facility, Park, Private School, Public School, Public Transportation, Shopping, T-Station, Tennis Court, University, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Basement Features: Dirt Floor, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Common Rooms: Kitchen, Living Room
  • Common Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fans, Internet Available - Unknown, Programmable Thermostat, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Storage, Tile Floor
  • Common Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Common Heating: Extra Flue, Forced Air, Gas, Heat Pump, Oil
  • Common Cooling: None

Financial

  • APOD Available: No
  • Gross Operating Income: 24000
  • Net Operating Income: 24000

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers, Underground
  • Energy Features: Insulated Doors, Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, for Electric Dryer, for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water, Individual Meter, On-Site, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private

Unit 1 Description

  • Included in Rent: None
  • Under Lease: Yes
  • Floors: 1
  • Levels: 1

Unit 2 Description

  • Included in Rent: None
  • Under Lease: No
  • Floors: 2
  • Levels: 2

Construction

  • Year Built: 1850
  • Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Lead Paint: Certified Treated
  • Warranty: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73587368
  • Last Updated: 10/10/26
  • Terms: Contract for Deed, Rent w/Option

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Seller's Representative: Jennifer Mason, Coldwell Banker Realty - Andovers/Readings Regional
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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