What is the rental yield in The Acre, Lowell, Massachusetts?

The gross yield in The Acre, Lowell, Massachusetts is 6.6. That sits alongside prices that are 5% above Lowell and 14% below Massachusetts. Over the past year, prices are down 1.5%, while the Red Flag score is 46.

How does The Acre compare with Lowell and Massachusetts?

The Acre in Lowell, Massachusetts is priced 5% above Lowell and 14% below Massachusetts. Gross yield is 6.6, and prices are down 1.5% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 46, with walkability of 96 and education in the 38th percentile.

What are the main strengths and risks in The Acre, Lowell, Massachusetts?

The main strength in The Acre, Lowell, Massachusetts is gross yield of 6.6 and walkability of 96. The main risk is the Red Flag score of 46. Prices are 5% above Lowell, 14% below Massachusetts, and down 1.5% over the past year.

How walkable and school-oriented is The Acre in Lowell, Massachusetts?

The Acre in Lowell, Massachusetts has walkability of 96 and education in the 38th percentile. Gross yield is 6.6, prices are 5% above Lowell and 14% below Massachusetts, and prices are down 1.5% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 46.

Neighborhood

The Acre

Lowell, Massachusetts US

The Acre in Lowell, Massachusetts has a mixed investment profile with gross yield of 6.6 and prices that are 5% above Lowell while sitting 14% below Massachusetts. Over the past year, prices are down 1.5%, which may support entry pricing. The neighborhood carries a Red Flag score of 46, walkability of 96, and education in the 38th percentile, so the main strength is the combination of yield and very high walkability, while the main risk is the moderate Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

0.50 mi²

ZIP Code

01854

County

Middlesex County

State

Massachusetts

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesEPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$444,168

YoY-1.5%

Gross Rental Yield

6.6%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

46 / 100

Walkability Score

Walker's Paradise

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

38 / 100

Limited · better than 38% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Good

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

The Acre Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for The Acre, Lowell.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$444,168	-1.5%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$330/sqft	+2.6%
Asking Rent (Median)	$2,432/mo	-3.7%
Gross Rental Yield	6.6%	—
Liquidity Score	21 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	43	-17.3%

Is The Acre Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Massachusetts crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

46 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Hurricane80Very High

Earthquake60High

Heat60High

Flood40Moderate

Tornado40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

Wildfire20Low

Hail20Low

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Massachusetts averaged 14.3 crimes and 3.1 violent per 1,000 residents (+0.1% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 6.6%

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 96/100

Active transaction volume — 43 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 34 dining & 8 grocery options nearby

Hurricane risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from The Acre's live DistrictScore metrics.

The Acre Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Massachusetts-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Massachusetts Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	14.3	3.1	+0.1%
2023	14.4	3.2	+4.2%
2022	14.0	3.2	+7.4%
2021	13.0	3.0	-3.1%
2020	13.6	3.1	-9.8%
2019	15.1	3.3	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; The Acre inherits the Massachusetts figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · The Acre

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)1.2 kmHigh

Industrial odor1 nearbyModerate

Point-source screening near The Acre: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in The Acre

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

96

Walker's Paradise

Walkability Score

8

Grocery

34

Dining

9

Schools

5

Universities

1

Hospitals

0

Pharmacies

36

Parks

5

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within The Acre's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

The Acre vs Lowell vs Massachusetts

How The Acre benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In The Acre, the median sale price sits about 5% above the median for Lowell neighborhoods and about 11% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 6.6%, against 6.3% for Lowell neighborhoods and 4.8% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 1.5%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Lowell neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
The Acre	$330/sqft	6.6%	21
Lowell	$313/sqft	6.3%	21
Massachusetts	$372/sqft	4.8%	20

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Massachusetts tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.95% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 5% (+4% surtax over $1M); rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $4.56 per $1,000.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

Conforms to 1031 but tracks deferred in-state gain after an out-of-state exchange.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & Massachusetts property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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The Acre Real Estate FAQ

The Acre in Lowell, Massachusetts shows a mixed profile. Gross yield is 6.6, prices are 5% above Lowell and 14% below Massachusetts, and prices are down 1.5% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 46, which is an important risk indicator to weigh.

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