Essex County and Peabody City property record for 159 Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,510 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.759 acres (33,079 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $334,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $8,203 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0074 B:0016 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0074 B:0016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,510 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,366 sqft |
| Basement Area | 174 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 174 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 33,079 sqft (0.759 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 391 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 LOWELL ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-4258 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 210402 |
159 Lowell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2001.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 LOWELL ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-4258 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 17486 / 618 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Lowell St was $8,203, up 8.9% 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 | $8,203.00 (+8.88%) | $866,200 (+6.47%) Land $256,300 Building $609,900 | $886,381 (+22.16%) |
| 2025 | $7,534.00 (+11.61%) | $813,600 (+9.93%) Land $237,300 Building $576,300 | $725,610 |
| 2024 | $6,750.00 (+13.89%) | $740,100 (+18.87%) Land $237,300 Building $502,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,927.00 | $622,600 Land $212,100 Building $410,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Lowell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 159 Lowell St 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 |
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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 544 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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