354 Princeton Blvd, Lowell MA: Street & Neighborhood Spotlight

Princeton Boulevard runs through Belvidere, one of Lowell's most established residential sections east of the Merrimack River. Wide streets, mature trees, and a mix of historic Colonials, Capes, and ranches define the area, where mill owners once built grand homes. Here's what the street and the neighborhood around it are really like.

Belvidere: Lowell's Stately East Side

Belvidere sits about two miles from downtown Lowell and carries a different energy than the mill districts — quieter, leafier, and unmistakably residential. The neighborhood's housing stock dates back as far as the mid-1800s, with Colonial Revival, Cape Cod, and ranch-style homes on generous lots with long driveways. Many streets sit under towering red maples, and homes on the higher ground get views over the Merrimack River.

Green Space and the River

Belvidere is Lowell's backyard in the best sense. The 50-acre Shedd Park — playgrounds, tennis courts, athletic fields, and a spray park — is the neighborhood's anchor green space. Kittredge Park offers a smaller, quieter patch of green, and the Janas Memorial Skating Rink keeps skaters busy in winter. The Merrimack River is close by, with riverside walks and seasonal views that remind you Lowell is a river city at heart.

The Commute

This is a strong commuter pocket. Route 3 and I-495 are both minutes away, putting Boston and the Route 128 corridor within reach. The Lowell MBTA commuter rail station is about two miles away, with trains into Boston in roughly 45 minutes. For local errands, the Market Basket at Stadium Plaza covers groceries, and dining picks like Cobblestones of Lowell and Tremonte Pizzeria are an easy drive.

Everyday Life Nearby

Princeton Boulevard sits in the 01851 zip code, served by Lowell public schools including Greenhalge Elementary, with private options like Community Christian Academy right on the boulevard. Downtown Lowell's full calendar — the Lowell Folk Festival, WinterFest, the Tsongas Center — is a short drive away.

Best for: Buyers who want a classic New England residential neighborhood — historic homes, big yards, and green space — with the city and the commute close at hand. Price context: Reach out for current figures — Belvidere values vary widely by street and style. Vibe: Lowell's elegant, tree-lined east side, where the river meets the suburbs.

See Princeton Boulevard in Person

Walk Princeton Boulevard on a weekend afternoon and you'll feel it — the maples, the river breeze, the pace of the neighborhood. Chris Doherty closes 100+ transactions a year across Greater Lowell as the region's top-producing agent, and the Doherty Properties team knows Belvidere block by block. Reach out for a tour of the street and the area.