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138 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA 01852

Converted school building offering historic finishes and flexible retail or mixed-use residential potential in a DMU zone.

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Days on Market149

Property Features for 138 Middlesex Street

General Information

Standard status Pending
Property subtype Retail, Mixed Use
Zoning DMU
Listing Agency: Edge Group Inc
Listed By: Fred Faust · License #MA 9017953
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 10 Changed: Aug 31 Last Checked: Sep 2 at 3:20AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This corner lot building was originally a primary school and has been converted for business use. Most recently, it was used for retail and warehousing in support of a shoe supply business, and it features historic finishes that may be enhanced with additional care and improvements. The property offers adaptable interior space suited to multiple downtown-oriented concepts.

The site is located on Middlesex Street in the upcoming JAM/Hamilton Canal District, directly across from the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and just blocks from Lowell’s new Judicial Court.

Zoned DMU (Downtown-Mixed Use District), the property is described as suitable for either smaller-scale retail or mixed-use residential use.

Key Highlights

  • Converted primary school building originally built for school use and later used for business purposes
  • Zoned DMU (Downtown‑Mixed Use District) for small retail or mixed‑use residential
  • Corner lot off busy Middlesex Street

Property Analytics

Current Use

Peach State Insurance ... Insurance Agency Dgdecor Party Supply Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Skin Care Clinic Real Estate Agency Acupuncture (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Storage Facility Hotel & Motel

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,457
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 01852, MA

36,708
Population
15,363
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
5.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,342
Density / Sq Mi
$77,058
Median Household Income
$48,976
Median Earnings
$1,567
Median Rent
$397,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Northeast region

5.4% 2019
4.6% 2020
3.2% 2021
3.3% 2022
5.3% 2023
6.6% 2024
7.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Converted school building offering historic finishes and flexible retail or mixed-use residential potential in a DMU zone.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 138 Middlesex Street Lowell, MA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Converted primary school building originally built for school use and later used for business purposes; Zoned DMU (Downtown‑Mixed Use District) for small retail or mixed‑use residential; Corner lot off busy Middlesex Street
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