Essex County and Peabody City property record for 16 Nelson Rd, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,702 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $342,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,396 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0065 B:0261 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0065 B:0261 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 18 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 18 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 5,702 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7898 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 NELSON RD |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-1934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Block | 261 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 210900 |
16 Nelson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 NELSON RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-1934 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23175 / 111 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Nelson Rd was $4,396, down 11.9% 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 | $4,396.00 (-11.89%) | $464,200 (-13.85%) Land $243,400 Building $220,800 | $595,930 (+2.42%) |
| 2025 | $4,989.00 (+6.35%) | $538,800 (+4.74%) Land $225,400 Building $313,400 | $581,875 |
| 2024 | $4,691.00 (+3.74%) | $514,400 (+8.29%) Land $225,400 Building $289,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,522.00 | $475,000 Land $201,200 Building $273,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Nelson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 Claims | 2 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 16 Nelson 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 |
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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 836 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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