Essex County and Peabody City property record for 20 Buford Rd, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,284 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0009 B:0019 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0009 B:0019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 16,801 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1692 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 BUFORD RD |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-2108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 210100 |
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 BUFORD RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-2108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13877 / 146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 20 BUFORD RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-2108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39878-476 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39878/476 |
| Instrument | 20210514005630 |
| Name | ALIGN CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
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 | $6,284.00 (+7.42%) | $663,600 (+5.03%) Land $346,100 Building $317,500 | $746,292 (+25.43%) |
| 2025 | $5,850.00 (+12.52%) | $631,800 (+10.82%) Land $320,500 Building $311,300 | $594,985 |
| 2024 | $5,199.00 (+3.24%) | $570,100 (+7.77%) Land $320,500 Building $249,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,036.00 | $529,000 Land $267,100 Building $261,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 334 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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