Belvidere
Suburban Neighborhood in Lowell, Massachusetts
Middlesex County 01852
Colonial homes alongside the Merrimack River
Homes in Belvidere often sit on large lots compared to houses closer to downtown Lowell, allowing larger backyards and gardens to pop up throughout the neighborhood. Many homes also feature large driveways to help keep the quiet streets open for all. Architectural styles can vary, with Colonial Revival, ranch-style and Cape Cod homes built as far back as the mid-1800s lining the roads. Views can also vary in the neighborhood, with “Many of the homes having beautiful views of the Merrimack River,” Doherty says. Prices commonly range from around $400,000 to $900,000.
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Picnics and play at Kittredge and Shedd Park
Kids at play can be heard all over the neighborhood, especially at popular greenspaces like Kittredge Park. This facility is partially shaded, thanks to the assortment of maple trees that dot it, and the open grass is an ideal spot to plop down for a picnic under the shade. For a larger recreation spot, there is also Shedd Park, a 50-acre tract with a playground, a spray park, tennis courts and several athletic fields. Hockey and ice skating can also be enjoyed at the Janas Memorial Skating Rink, which offers skate rentals and lessons on the neighborhood’s southern end.Specialized departments in Lowell public schools
Students can begin their education at Peter W. Reilly Elementary, which offers a free, twice-weekly afterschool program. James F. Sullivan Middle, next to the elementary school, has an active Parent Teacher Organization that organizes various events and fundraisers, from a holiday bazaar to a spring carnival. Both the elementary and middle schools earn a C rating on Niche. The final stop for many is the B-rated Lowell High School, which has its own business and culinary arts departments.
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Belvidere and Lowell events
Belvidere residents can look forward to many popular annual events in downtown Lowell, such as the Lowell Folk Festival, on the last weekend of July. 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 downtown 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 sampled by judges and residents.
Downtown Lowell commuting options
Belvidere offers residents all manner of commuting and transportation options, with one of the neighborhood’s larger draws being its accessibility to Interstates 93 and 495 as well as Route 3. For those who do not want to drive the 29 miles to Boston, the Lowell MBTA commuter rail station can reach downtown in 45 minutes, and the Lowell Regional Transit Authority bus terminal puts all of Lowell a short trip away. Both public transportation options are just 2 miles away from the neighborhood. The neighborhood’s streets are also commonly full of smaller trips, like residents out walking the dog or taking the kids to school, so there is a high chance of meeting a neighbor or a friend while walking around. Transatlantic travel can be found at Boston Logan International Airport, 31 miles to the south, and Lowell General Hospital’s Saints Campus sits right on the neighborhood’s northwestern end.
Cobblestones and brick ovens
Belvidere is a mainly residential neighborhood, but because it is so close to downtown Lowell, there are various dining options to try just a short trip from home. Cobblestones of Lowell is less than a mile from the neighborhood and is “known for its American cuisine, craft beers, and historic ambiance,” Doherty says. Tremonte Pizzeria is another nearby eatery that Doherty says offers “mouthwatering brick oven pizza” and recommends trying the sausage and ricotta cheese pizza. Shopping and stocking up the pantry can be done at the Market Basket at the Stadium Plaza Shopping Center.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Brandon Sweeney
Brandon Sweeney
Keller Williams Realty
(978) 625-9008
100 Total Sales
1 in Belvidere
$420,000 Price
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John Lynch
John Lynch
Keller Williams Realty - Merrimack
(978) 788-8041
29 Total Sales
3 in Belvidere
$285K - $515K Price Range
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Michelle Lopilato
Michelle Lopilato
Jill & Co. Realty Group - Real Broker NH, LLC
(978) 645-4625
17 Total Sales
1 in Belvidere
$375,000 Price
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Diane Amato
Diane Amato
Vylla Home
(781) 516-8266
37 Total Sales
1 in Belvidere
$564,500 Price
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Christine Yoken
Christine Yoken
LAER Realty Partners
(978) 788-9814
12 Total Sales
1 in Belvidere
$390,000 Price
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Susan Tanner
Susan Tanner
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
(857) 971-8560
28 Total Sales
2 in Belvidere
$570K - $610K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Shedd Park
George McDermott Reservoir
Rogers Fort Hill Park
Kittredge Park
Kerouac Park
Jollene Dubner Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Belvidere | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Belvidere Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belvidere, Lowell sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Belvidere, Lowell over the last 12 months is $570,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$579,900
Median Sale Price
$570,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$615,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$491,250
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$375,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
97
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$345
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,863
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,967
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,490
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,161
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
703
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1410am - 12pm
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Sunday, Jun 1511:30am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,452
Median Age
43
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$100,776
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$129,688
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
45.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.6%
% Population in Labor Force
74.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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