$1,099,000
505 Lowell St, Methuen, MA 01844

About this home

A rare opportunity on a sprawling 1.68-acre lot, offering the scale & potential developers & investors are searching for. The welcoming foyer sets the tone & flows effortlessly into the formal LR & DR, creating an inviting layout ideal for entertaining. The updated kitchen is warm & functional, opening to a generous deck, perfect for morning coffee. A cozy FR w/ fireplace offers an ideal space for family to gather. A dedicated office offers a quiet work-from-home space. The primary BR features a double closet, while the add’l 2 BR’s are also spacious. The updated full bath impresses w/ double vanity, walk-in shower & floor-to-ceiling tile. A ½ half bath adds ease for guests. The unfinished walk-up attic & basement provide valuable potential to create add’l living space for today’s needs. The lot provides a blank canvas for an addition, pool, or private outdoor retreat to become a true showstopper. Easy access to Rt 128, 95 & 93. Minutes to MarketStreet. Cash buyers only. Don't miss it!


3 bed
1.5 bath
1,983 sqft
1.68 acres
Single fam
Built 1949
2 car
A/C
Fireplace
Your payment
$3,057/mo at 4.75%
You save $389/year compared to a new mortgage.

FHA loan: $236,629 at 4.75%
Gap loan: $0
Payment details
Home price
$1,099,000

Down payment
$862,370

Total loan (4.75%)
$236,629
FHA loan (4.75%)
$236,629
Gap loan (7.13%)
$0

Term
22 yrs 4 mo

Tax rate

× $1,099,000 = $11,869/yr

Premium

Include loan insurance
Loan insurance on FHA loans is generally permanent. An exception applies when the original down payment was 10% or more, permitting removal after 11 years from origination.
Fees
Water/sewer
Electricity
Internet
Gas
Neighborhood
FAQ

Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.

To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.

When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.

Roam has compiled available listings with low-rate assumable mortgages for you to browse. To get started, enter the city, state, zip code, or school district you’re interested in purchasing in. Utilize the search filters to narrow down your search. Click “Save search” to save your search preferences and activate listing notifications—we’ll email you as soon as new listings match your criteria.

Once you’ve found your dream home and ready to make an offer, schedule a call with a Roam Advisor directly from the listing. Your Roam Advisor will guide you through each step of the process, while also working directly with your agent, the servicer, and the seller to ensure you close on time.

When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.

Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.

Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.

Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.

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Last updated: Jun 24, 2026 05:56 pm
Listing agent: The Apex Team (617) 908-0894
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MLS ID: #73529167
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