Essex County and Peabody City property record for 2 Howard Ave, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,866 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,003 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0104 B:0053 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0104 B:0053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,866 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,866 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 13024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2 HOWARD AVE |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-6117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PEABODY |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 210700 |
2 Howard Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 167 OLD SACHEMS HEAD RD, GUILFORD, CT 06437-3136 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2 Howard Ave was $4,003, up 9.9% 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 | $4,003.00 (+9.91%) | $422,700 (+7.48%) Land $217,500 Building $205,200 | $509,177 (-19.01%) |
| 2025 | $3,642.00 (+3.41%) | $393,300 (+1.84%) Land $201,400 Building $191,900 | $628,710 |
| 2024 | $3,522.00 (-3.35%) | $386,200 (+0.89%) Land $201,400 Building $184,800 | |
| 2023 | $3,644.00 | $382,800 Land $175,200 Building $207,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2 Howard Ave 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 56 units insured incl. 44 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1986–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 2 Howard Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 665 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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