Essex County and Peabody City property record for 2 Brown St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,418 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,580 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $249,900 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $7,225 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0109 B:0140 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0109 B:0140 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,418 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,418 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,580 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14131 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2 BROWN ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-5214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Block | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 210500 |
2 Brown St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1999.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 BROWN ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-5214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15846 / 511 |
| Transfer Doc | 35626-369 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 2 BROWN ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-5214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39735-20 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39735/20 |
| Instrument | 20210405006000 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2 BROWN ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-5214 |
| Document Number | 35626-369 |
| Book / Page | 035626 / 000369 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1701200413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2 BROWN ST PEABODY MA 019605214, PEABODY, MA 01960-5214 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2 Brown St was $7,225, up 9.7% 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 | $7,225.00 (+9.69%) | $762,900 (+7.25%) Land $242,400 Building $520,500 | $777,266 |
| 2025 | $6,587.00 (+6.19%) | $711,300 (+4.59%) Land $224,400 Building $486,900 | |
| 2024 | $6,203.00 (+9.73%) | $680,100 (+14.53%) Land $224,400 Building $455,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,653.00 | $593,800 Land $200,400 Building $393,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2 Brown St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2001–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 2 Brown 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 |
|---|
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 587 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 |
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