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A densely populated Lowell neighborhood right next to downtown
Back Central is a dense neighborhood next to the heart of downtown Lowell that places its residents near some of the city’s best amenities. About 30 miles from Boston, the area has long supported affordability and accessibility as it began as a working-class neighborhood. “Lots of folks in the area are generational,” says Chris Doherty, owner of Doherty Properties, which has been serving the area for over 20 years. The neighborhood’s location became even more important as the city grew and the main bus terminal and commuter rail stop were built next to the neighborhood. Today, residents can enjoy access to everything that makes Lowell a great city without having to pay the higher prices of downtown living.
A number of multi-family homes make up the block in Back Central.
Central St. in Back Central is a great area to walk around and see the sights.
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Lowell Regional Transit Authority
One of the most important amenities of Back Central is the Lowell commuter rail station. The station is a mile away from local homes and allows residents to access and commute to downtown Boston in about 30 minutes. Doherty says the area is also popular because the Lowell Regional Transit Authority bus terminal is right next to the station, providing access to the edges of Lowell and parts of Billerica. While there is limited parking in the area, drivers are minutes away from I-495 and Route 3. Logan International Airport is 32 miles away, and Lowell General Hospital’s Saints Campus is about a mile from the neighborhood.
Thrifdit is a local favorite for great finds on Central Street near Back Central,
One of the most important amenities of Back Central is the Lowell commuter rail station.
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Lowell’s tightly packed urban homes
Back Central carries a distinctly urban makeup. Homes here are closely situated on straight, sidewalk-lined residential blocks, and include a “healthy mix of single and multi-family housing,” Doherty says. Most homes date back to either the late 19th century or the early 20th century and are a hodgepodge of classic colonials and Cape Cods, most of which sport wooden or brick siding. Some of the multifamily houses in Back Central are stacked on top of each other and can fit half a dozen families. Prices commonly range from around $300,000 to $750,000.
Multi-family homes are most common in Back Central.
Back Central carries a distinctly urban makeup of multi and single family homes.
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Lowell railcar diners and steakhouses
Being so close to downtown, Back Central residents are only a block or two away from dining options. Four Sisters Owl Diner is a classic cash-only diner for residents and a popular breakfast and lunch choice. Being one of the few railcar-style semi-streamline diners left in Massachusetts and one of the best preserved, “it is one of the more well-known diners in the area,” Doherty says. Cavaleiro's Steak House is a Portuguese staple in the neighborhood, that offers seafood and steak alongside house-made cocktails and sangria. “It is a big hot spot for the locals,” Doherty says. Foodland International, on the neighborhood’s northern end, is a grocery option within walking distance.
Cavaleiro's Steak House offers steak alongside house-made cocktails in Back Central.
Back Central is a walkable neighborhood with great outdoor seating at local cafes.
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South Common Park
South Common Park occupies a large portion of the neighborhood, offering an urban spot for jogging or, in the summer, taking a dip in the Anthony L. Archinski Pool. The opposite side of the neighborhood borders the Concord River, where residents can enjoy views of the water from Jollene Dubner Park while reading a book or sitting down for a picnic.
Back Central's South Common Park is a great place to kick the ball around.
South Common Park occupies a large portion of the Back Central, offering a pool and playground.
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STEM academies in Lowell
Students can begin their education next to South Common Park at Rogers STEM Academy, a K-8 school that receives a C rating on Niche, then finish up at the B-rated Lowell High School. The high school offers around three dozen clubs, including Business Professionals of America and a robotics/engineering group.
The STEM Academy, in Back Central, gets an A+ rating on Niche for diversity.
Lowell High School educates more than three thousand students.
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Lowell Folk Festival and WinterFest
Back Central residents can look forward to an iconic annual Lowell event, the Lowell Folk Festival, on the last weekend of July. Held a short walk from Back Central, this three-day experience is the country's longest-running and second-largest free folk festival, filled with music, crafts and food. WinterFest is another popular Lowell event that offers two days of activities in February, ranging from ice sculptures and live music to the ever-popular annual soup competition. The competition showcases soups and chowders from area restaurants that are sampled by judges and residents alike.
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Back Central Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Back Central, Lowell sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Back Central, Lowell over the last 12 months is $350,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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