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Market Intelligence · MA / Middlesex County

Lowell, MA home prices and housing market

4 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$473K1-yr changeUp1.1%

The typical home value in Lowell, MA is $473K as of September 2026, up 1.1% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Lowell ZIP code, the median list price is $493K and homes spend a median of 34 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Lowell, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$473K
1-yr changeMedian across Lowell ZIPs
+1.1%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in Lowell
4
County
Middlesex County

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12-month value trend

+1.1% over 12 months

Typical home value in Lowell over the last 12 months: $468K in Sep 2025 to $473K in Sep 2026 (+1.1%).

Sep 2025$468K

Sep 2026$473K

Median Zillow home value index across Lowell's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home value in Lowell was $473,362 as of September 2026, up 1.1% over the past year. That is modest appreciation, not a runaway market. There were 127 homes for sale in the city that month, with 82 new listings coming on. Homes moved at a reasonable pace, with a median of 34 days on market. Still, 19.3% of listings took a price cut, and the median list price of $493,463 sat above the typical value, which suggests some sellers are aiming higher than buyers will pay. For a homeowner thinking about selling, the honest read is that Lowell is a steady but price-sensitive market where realistic pricing matters more than timing.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Lowell, MA?

Typical home value

$473K

Up1.1%YoY

Median list price

$493K

Days on market

34

Homes for sale

127

Price cuts

19.3%

New listings

82

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Lowell's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Lowell, MA home prices over time

Typical home values in Lowell, MA are up 1.1% over the past year, from $468K in September 2025 to $473K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Lowell, MA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$473,362+1.1%
September 2025$468,086No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Lowell ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Lowell, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Lowell, MA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 34 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical Lowell ZIP code, and 82 new listings against 127 active listings across Lowell, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Lowell housing market forecast 2027

+1.1%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 4 Lowell ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Lowell rose 1.1%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Lowell?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Lowell shows typical home values rising 1.1% by September 2027, after a 1.1% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 4 Lowell ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Lowell?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 5 Lowell ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Lowell, MA home prices.

How much is a home in Lowell worth?

The typical home value in Lowell was $473,362 as of September 2026, up 1.1% over the past year. That figure is a citywide measure, so an individual home may be worth more or less.

How long does it take to sell a home in Lowell?

The median days on market in Lowell was 34 as of September 2026. Well-priced homes tend to move faster than listings that start too high.

Is the Lowell housing market favoring sellers or buyers?

As of September 2026, Lowell had 127 homes for sale and 82 new listings, while 19.3% of listings had a price cut. That points to a balanced market where sellers need to price carefully.

Are home prices going up or down in Lowell, MA?

Typical home values in Lowell, MA are up 1.1% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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