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Contractor/Investor Special- 5,500 sq ft Victorian with river views. Gutted to the studs and approved for a 3 family with an attached ADU. This stately property offers the opportunity to blend historic character with modern redevelopment. Brand new roof, new HVAC, and updated framing already completed. Approved layouts include a one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom unit, plus an ADU attached to the three bedroom unit. Large, sun filled rooms, beautiful architectural detail, and dedicated parking for each unit. Significant work completed, but project still needs finishing. Ideal for investor, contractor, or possible condo conversion. Rare chance to transform one of Lowell's architectural gems.

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Basic Information

  • Lot Features Steep Slope
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Parcel Number M:83 B:5880 L:187,3177970

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $987,500
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$11,337

School Information

  • Elementary SchoolMcavinnue
  • High SchoolLowell
  • High School Lowell High
  • Junior HighWang

Parking

  • Parking Features Off Street
  • Parking Spaces6

Rooms

  • Bathroom5
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 5
  • Bedrooms7
  • Full Bath5

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,400,000
  • MLS Number73484343
  • Modification Date05/29/2026
  • Property SubType3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Location

  • Address187 Varnum Avenue
  • Building Number187
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • NeighborhoodPawtucketville
  • StateMA
  • StreetVarnum Avenue
  • SubdivisionPawtucketville
  • TownLowell
  • Zip01854

Building

  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationGranite
  • Levels 5
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch
  • Rooms18
  • Stories5
  • Units3
  • Year Built1900
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.3

Exterior

  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Electric 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Other
  • Living Area 5,507
  • Lot Size Square Feet 13,068
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Square Feet5,507

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Laundromat
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Other AmenitiesFireplace, Waterfront, Water View

Water Body

  • WaterfrontYes
  • Waterfront Features Waterfront

Legal

  • ZoningSSF

Other

  • Date Listed03/09/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count5

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Listed by Adam Dowling of Doherty Properties

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