Essex County and Peabody City property record for 15 Forest St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,437 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,121 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $258,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,257 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0073 B:0189 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0073 B:0189 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,437 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,436 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,121 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8679 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 FOREST ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-4137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Subdivision | PEABODY |
| Legal Block | 189 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 210402 |
15 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2010.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 FOREST ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-4137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Forest St was $5,257, up 8.1% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Peabody City |
| Unified School District | Peabody School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,257.00 (+8.12%) | $555,100 (+5.71%) Land $238,500 Building $316,600 | $625,111 (+24.46%) |
| 2025 | $4,862.00 (+10.15%) | $525,100 (+8.49%) Land $220,900 Building $304,200 | $502,265 |
| 2024 | $4,414.00 (+6.28%) | $484,000 (+10.96%) Land $220,900 Building $263,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,153.00 | $436,200 Land $197,200 Building $239,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 15 Forest St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 409 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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