Condos and Townhouses for Sale in Lowell

Condos and townhouses for sale in Lowell run from factory-floor lofts in the downtown mill buildings to townhouse communities on the city's edges, and they are often the most affordable way to own a home here. You can browse every current condo and townhouse listing on dohertyproperties.com. I sell more of these units than anyone in the city, so here is the local breakdown.

The Mill Lofts Downtown

The signature Lowell condo is the mill loft. Perkins, Boott Mills, and Canal Place at 200 Market Street turned textile factories into homes with soaring ceilings, oversized windows, exposed brick, and heavy timber. The Ayer Lofts on Middle Street offer the same mill character in the heart of downtown. These buildings typically include elevator service, common amenities, and garage or lot parking arrangements, and they put restaurants, the Tsongas Center, and Lowell Station close to home.

Condo Living and the Monthly Fee

Every condo carries a monthly association fee, and in Lowell that fee is central to the math. It generally covers exterior maintenance, the roof, common areas, master insurance, and in many buildings some utilities or amenities. Two units at the same price can have very different fees, so compare total monthly cost, not price alone. Before you buy, review the association budget, any special assessments, and the 6D certificate process that confirms fees are current at closing.

Townhouses in Lowell

Buyers who want a more house-like layout often look at Lowell's townhouse communities, which sit mostly in the outer neighborhoods toward South Lowell and Pawtucketville. Townhouses typically offer multiple levels, attached garages or dedicated parking, and small private outdoor space, with the association handling exterior upkeep. They bridge the gap between a downtown loft and a single-family home, in both layout and price.

A Note on Renaissance on the River

At the Renaissance on the River community, which includes 52 Lawrence Drive and 35 Riverwalk Way, sellers pay a 1 percent historic preservation fee to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts when they sell. It is specific to that community, it is real money at closing, and buyers and sellers there should have it in the math from the start. It is a good example of why building-by-building local knowledge matters in Lowell condo deals.

Who Condo and Townhouse Living Fits

These homes suit buyers who want ownership without exterior maintenance: first-time buyers entering the market, professionals commuting from Lowell Station, downsizers leaving a larger house, and investors, since Lowell condos rent readily near downtown and UMass Lowell. The association rules, pet policies, and rental rules differ by building, so we check the documents on any unit you are serious about.

Shop Lowell Condos and Townhouses

See the current condos and townhouses for sale in Lowell on dohertyproperties.com, then call me at (978) 746-0124 and we will tour the right buildings for you.

Chris Doherty is the #1 selling agent in Lowell, ranked #1 in the city again and again, including in 2024 and 2025, and he is one of Greater Lowell's top-producing agents. He personally sells 100+ homes a year, with 3,000+ career transactions, and Doherty Properties, the company he leads, has handled over $1 billion in real estate transactions.

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