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The Acre has a diverse and welcoming history
One of the oldest and most culturally diverse neighborhoods in Lowell, The Acre has served as a landing spot for residents from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities since it was founded in the 1840s. Immigrants from around the world settled into the area. Today, the community remains an inclusive hub for people from all walks of life. You can expect to see eateries with international flavors, niche supermarkets, cultural celebrations and museums that highlight and preserve the city’s diverse heritage. “Multi-culturalism and Lowell are very synonymous,” says Bob Ciccarelli, who is the owner of Ciccarelli Homes and has been serving the Greater Boston market for over 20 years. “Here, you’ll see many Asian, African, Spanish-based and ethnically diverse restaurants and markets. It’s also an up-and-coming neighborhood that’s undergoing lots of improvements and renovations, and the commuter rail station attracts many out-of-towners and Boston buyers.”
Mixed-use properties stand alongside condominiums and multi-family complexes
Most residences in The Acre were built between the 1850s and the early 1900s, featuring mixed-use properties, pre-war and newly constructed condominiums, multi-family and two-unit buildings peppered with single-family homes. “We are seeing lots of new condo developments, and many more are being built in the near future,” Ciccarelli says. “These condominiums are built very close to things such as downtown restaurants, the commuter rail station and the freeway. Many young professionals and Boston buyers are attracted to this area for these amenities and the lifestyle.” Pre-war condos sit alongside new construction, and usually list between $250,000 and $550,000 with contemporary builds taking the higher price points. Although less common, single-family Foursquares, cottages and Queen Anne-inspired homes can go from $400,000 to $500,000, with small yards and features like bay windows and porticos. Two-unit and multi-family properties sell between $450,000 and $700,000, and entire buildings with over 10 units can fetch from $700,000 to $1.2 million. Residential streets are usually narrow, with houses sitting close to each other.
In The Acre, you can find a variety of home styles for every budget.
Multifamily housing options abound in The Acre, a residential neighborhood in Lowell.
Queen Anne styled homes in Lowell feature steep roofs and bay windows.
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A diverse and eclectic food scene
The city’s diverse landscape is reflected by the many ethnic restaurants and shops that dot The Acre. Sizzling Kitchen is known for its Asian fusion cuisine, and Bani Restaurant is a casual Latin American spot with Dominican and Spanish fare. Additional well-known establishments include El Potro Mexican Bar & Grill, Viet-Thai Restaurant and Cobblestones of Lowell, which serves classic American fare. Market Basket and local shops like New Asian Market give residents easy access to essential ingredients and groceries. When locals want to find unique gifts and support small businesses, they can head to Mill No. 5. At this artistic mall, shoppers can get a hot drink from Coffee and Cotton before browsing the different locally owned shops and stores. In addition, the community is less than a mile away from downtown Lowell, an area teeming with restaurants, bars and museums.
El Porto Mexican Restaurant in Lowell is a local favorite for Mexican food.
Tasty Dumplings in downtown Lowell has a wide variety of dumplings to savor.
Brewed Awakening Coffeehaus in Lowell, MA is a great place to get coffee and pastries.
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Cultural events in Lowell
Considered one of the city’s most important events, the annual Southeast Asian Water Festival takes place in August with boat races, Southeast Asian food, live performances and boat rides. “Thousands of people come to Lowell to participate in the festival’s boat races,” Ciccarelli says. “It’s world-renowned, and the boat teams use canoes traditional to the Cambodian and Laos communities.” The Lowell Folk Festival has been a city-wide tradition since 1990 and is the longest-running free folk festival in the nation. Featuring three days of live lineups, parades and dance parties, the music event brings hundreds of spectators to Lowell. On a summer weekend, residents can also go to a free summer concert at Tyler Park or visit one of the area’s museums, including the Boott Cotton Mills Museum, the Whistler House Museum of Art, the National Streetcar Museum at Lowell or the New England Quilt Museum.
James McNeill Whistler was a painter and etcher and you can see a statue of him at Whistler park
Stop by the courtyard at the Whistler Musuem of Art to enjoy some quiet moments.
You can find a variety of art within the Whistler Museum of Art in downtown Lowell.
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Outdoor adventures just steps away
Outlined by the Merrimack River, The Acre offers residents many outdoor opportunities along the waterway. People can walk or jog along the scenic path or swim, sail and fish by the river. Lowell National Historical Park, featuring canal walkways, riverboat tours and paths along the Merrimack Canal, is another popular place for walks or leisure pastimes. Slightly south of the area, South Common has athletic facilities, including basketball and tennis courts, a swimming pool and an expansive green field for picnics or dog walks. Across the street, Greater Lowell Family YMCA offers additional recreational and youth programs. Locals can also head to the Tsongas Center to catch a UMass Lowell hockey or basketball game or enjoy the outdoor air at North Common.
The Merrimack River flows through the town of Lowell, providing plenty of recreational options.
A couple enjoys a quiet moment on the shore of the Merrimack River in Lowell.
A cyclist cruises down the Vanderburg Esplanade alongside the Merrimack in Lowell.
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Lowell Public Schools
Students may begin schooling at Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School, which offers art and music classes and has a C-plus Niche grade. Kathryn Philbin Stoklosa Middle School scores a C and offers summer enrichment programs. Rated B by Niche, Lowell High School partners with Middlesex Community College to provide dual enrollment courses, and the campus is currently undergoing a $381 million upgrade that’s projected to be completed by summer 2025. The University of Massachusetts, Lowell’s South Campus, is right in the neighborhood. Considered a major area employer, the university hosts nearly 18,000 students and offers over 120 majors.
Extra-curriculars at Lowell High School include dance, band, languages, chess, theater and more.
The entrance to the Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School in Lowell, MA.
Charlotte M. Murkland Elementary School serving grades K-5
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Residents take the bus or walk around The Acre
The area is close to U.S. Route 3 and Interstate 495, which lead to Boston and Cape Cod, respectively. New Hampshire is about 4 miles north, and major area employers include UMass and Lowell General Hospital. The Lowell Regional Transit Authority offers public transportation by bus, and UMass buses also run throughout the campus. The city’s commuter rail station is less than 1 mile away in the adjacent neighborhood, Highlands, and commuters can access Boston in six stops. The Boston Logan International Airport is about 34 miles away, and the Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus is east of the community.
Residents and visitors can hop on the Lowell streetcar for a historic ride in the city.
Commuters can catch the train from Lowell Station into Boston.
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Acre Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Acre, Lowell sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Acre, Lowell over the last 12 months is $381,250, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Be the first to live in this newly remodeled, luxury 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence at American Textile Museum This brand-new unit features high-end finishes, modern fixtures, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and a bright open-concept layout that perfectly blends contemporary style with the character of a historic mill conversion. Designed for comfort and sophistication, every detail has been
This is a September 2026 rental date. Spacious & comfortable 3rd floor unit in the Acre. The perfect location w/its proximity to the university, with U-Crossing, N. Campus and S. Campus all being less than one mile away, and Rivier University being a straight shot up RT-3. Unit features a large eat-in kitchen, one full bath & a private laundry room; you provide the machines. It also provides a
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