This vibrant, sun-drenched top floor PENTHOUSE unit is so fun! Come fall in love with the iconic Ayer lofts! Completely open, this very cool space has high ceilings, oversized windows flood the space with amazing natural light, concrete flooring and dryer hook-up. The skylight provides an abundance of light and warmth. The functional fully appliance kitchen has a breakfast bar with seating, allowing you to cook and be part of the fun! A walk-in closet offers tons of storage, there is central air and heat, and the building has an elevator. The art gallery in the building open to residents to showcase work. ALL right in the heart of downtown and the arts district, theatre, restaurants, shops, cafes, brewery, Lowell Auditorium, Tsongas Center, galleries, Minutes to highway: 495-93-Rt3- Lowell Connector. The Leo Roy Garage next door offers monthly parking passes. Enjoy the downtown vibrancy and walkability to all the popular spots! Schedule a showing today!
CondoProperty Type
1880Year Built
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Maureen Howe• ERA Key Realty Services
Bought with Catherine Ghandchi• Coldwell Banker Realty
Great opportunity to buy in the heart of downtown lowell's Arts District. Tons of natural light fills this wide open floor plan that offers work/live arrangements that are limited only by your imagination..Walk to museums, restaurants, theatre. Minutes to Rt93/ Rt495/ Rt3 & Connector. Minor TLC would make this a great investment.
MLS PIN #70095397
Nov 30, 2004
Sold
$186,500
$230/sq ft
Oct 21, 2004
Listing Removed
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Sep 23, 2004
Listed
$189,000
$233/sq ft
Artist unit in desirable Ayer Lofts in "The Village." Great corner space on top floor with skylight and city views. Gallery on site. Enjoy museums, cafes and shopping.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,358 (+6.2%)
$292,500
2024
$3,161 (+1.7%)
$265,400
2023
$3,109 (+5.4%)
$250,300
2022
$2,949 (+18.4%)
$232,400
2021
$2,491 (−7.3%)
$185,100
2020
$2,687
$201,100
2019
$2,686 (+32.2%)
$191,300
2018
$2,032 (−3.9%)
$141,200
2017
$2,114 (+5.7%)
$141,700
2016
$2,000 (+4.2%)
$131,900
2015
$1,920 (−11.0%)
$124,000
2013
$2,157 (+0.7%)
$143,700
2012
$2,142 (+10.2%)
$145,000
2011
$1,944 (+2.0%)
$136,200
2010
$1,906 (−12.8%)
$143,600
2009
$2,186
$187,200
Tax history for 172 Middle St #501
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,358 (+6.2%)
$292,500
2024
$3,161 (+1.7%)
$265,400
2023
$3,109 (+5.4%)
$250,300
2022
$2,949 (+18.4%)
$232,400
2021
$2,491 (−7.3%)
$185,100
2020
$2,687
$201,100
2019
$2,686 (+32.2%)
$191,300
2018
$2,032 (−3.9%)
$141,200
2017
$2,114 (+5.7%)
$141,700
2016
$2,000 (+4.2%)
$131,900
2015
$1,920 (−11.0%)
$124,000
2013
$2,157 (+0.7%)
$143,700
2012
$2,142 (+10.2%)
$145,000
2011
$1,944 (+2.0%)
$136,200
2010
$1,906 (−12.8%)
$143,600
2009
$2,186
$187,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
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Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
811
Year built
1880
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
4227929
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
DMU
AOD
DOD
Downtown Mixed-Use District
Urban Retail and Mixed Use Commercial Districts promotes the vitality of Lowell’s historic downtown. The DMU is designed to promote a vibrant urban environment in the heart of Downtown Lowell. The UMU district focuses on revitalizing the commercial areas in the urban neighborhoods near downtown.
Zone overlays
Artist Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Infrastructure
Hotel / motel
Office
Public service
Theater / performing arts facility
Property details
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Concrete,Pocket Door
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead