23 Houghton St, Lowell, MA, 01851
About This Home
Welcome to 23 Houghton St, located in the desirable Highlands neighborhood. This amazingly well maintained, LEAD-FREE home with 9’ ceilings has undergone EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS). Enjoy important updates inc 50 year roof, 200amp, new windows & doors, remodeled kitchen/baths, hardwood/tile throughout, and a stunning yard with gazebo, SALTWATER pool & IRRIGATED lush lawn. Your own private retreat for summer fun & BBQs!! Inside, large living areas bathe in sunlight from abundant windows. 5 bedrooms (one shown as office) offering flexibility and a first floor bed option, workspace, or just extra living space. A welcoming 3 season porch provides a cozy spot to relax & enjoy the outdoors nearly all year long. With its updates, layout, and outdoor amenities, you'll surely enjoy comfort, convenience, and THE LIFESTYLE YOU'VE BEEN DREAMING OF! There is also a great lot/opportunity for an ADU (owners open to removing the pool). No Open Houses are planned at this time, private showings only.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 37.5
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 72.972222222
Bedroom2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 128.333333333
Bedroom3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 136.5625
Bedroom4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 18.791666666
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 227.777777777
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Sun Room,Office
- Door features: Insulated Doors
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood,Tile,Carpet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Hardwood
- Finished area above ground: 1,759
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Steam
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,759
- Total interior livable area: 1,759 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pantry, Exterior Access, Remodeled
- Level: First
- Area: 268.666666666
Living Room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
- Area: 174.319444444
Master Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 127.416666666
Office
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 98.333333333
Property
Details
- Zoning: TSF
- Exclusions: Lg Fridge To Be Replaced W/Kenmore Fridge In Basement,Tv & Bracket,Bidets,Bath Vacuum,Freezer
Features
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Patio & porch: Porch,Screened,Patio
- Exterior features: Porch,Porch - Screened,Patio,Pool - Above Ground,Rain Gutters,Sprinkler System,Fenced Yard,Fruit Trees,Other
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Frontage length: 100.00
Lot
- Lot size: 8,000 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Off Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,286 | $39,432 |
| Home Insurance * | $233 | $2,796 |
| Property Taxes | $547 | $6,564 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $4,420 | $53,040 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Listed for sale | $650,000 |
| 2014-09-09 | Listing removed | $269,900 |
| 2014-09-06 | Listed for sale | $269,900 |
View on Zillow