Essex County and Peabody City property record for 2 Palmer Ave, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,374 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,395 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $555,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,442 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0084 B:0092 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0084 B:0092 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,374 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,374 sqft |
| Basement Area | 86 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 86 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 6,395 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10268 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2 PALMER AVE |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-5332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 92 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 210402 |
2 Palmer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 PALMER AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-5332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232500 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41791 / 323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2 PALMER AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-5332 |
| Document Number | 041791-323 |
| Book / Page | 41791 / 323 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231003002500 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 PALMER AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-5332 |
| Document Number | 231003002510 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 231003002510 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 041791-347 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41791/347 |
| Instrument | 20231003002520 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
|---|
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2 Palmer Ave was $5,442, up 10.3% 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 | $5,442.00 (+10.32%) | $574,700 (+7.88%) Land $249,100 Building $325,600 | $609,668 (+3.36%) |
| 2025 | $4,933.00 (+6.61%) | $532,700 (+4.99%) Land $230,600 Building $302,100 | $589,855 |
| 2024 | $4,627.00 (+8.72%) | $507,400 (+13.49%) Land $230,600 Building $276,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,256.00 | $447,100 Land $205,900 Building $241,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2 Palmer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 2 Palmer 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 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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