12 Buford Rd, Peabody, MA 01960 Property Records

Essex County and Peabody City property record for 12 Buford Rd, Peabody, MA 01960

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,463 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	0.33 acres (14,375 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$345,000 (Feb 2007)
Tax Bill	$6,126 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`PEAB M:0009 B:0015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`PEAB M:0009 B:0015`
Alternative APN	`1688`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,463 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,463 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1967
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area	14,375 sqft (0.33 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1688
Street Address	12 BUFORD RD
City	PEABODY
State	MA
Zip	01960-2108
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Subdivision	RICHARDSON FARMS SEC 03
Legal Block	15
Jurisdiction	PEABODY MA
Township / Civil Division	PEABODY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	210100

Owner

12 Buford Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2026.

Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	12 BUFORD RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-2108
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 9, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 9, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2007
Deed Book / Page	26552 / 532
Last Transfer Date	Jun 30, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000002670
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PEABODY MA
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2026
Property Address	12 BUFORD RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-2108
Document Number	0000002670
Book / Page	43482 / 472
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2026
Instrument	20262670
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Buford Rd was $6,126, up 6.8% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Peabody City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Peabody City
Unified School District	Peabody School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,126.00 (+6.78%)	$646,900 (+4.42%) Land $341,400 Building $305,500	$687,801 (+13.09%)
2025	$5,737.00 (+13.38%)	$619,500 (+11.66%) Land $316,100 Building $303,400	$608,190
2024	$5,060.00 (+0.86%)	$554,800 (+5.28%) Land $316,100 Building $238,700
2023	$5,017.00	$527,000 Land $263,400 Building $263,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12 Buford Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 12 Buford Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	PEABODY WATER DEPT. serves 54,481 people · EPA ID MA3229000
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	May 2026
Lead	4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 334 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20