Essex County and Peabody City property record for 21 Birch St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.431 acres (18,770 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $328,500 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,785 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0014 B:0066 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0014 B:0066 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 724 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 724 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 18,770 sqft (0.431 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2159 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 BIRCH ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-3323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LESTER A BROWN ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 210100 |
21 Birch St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2025.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 5, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21120 / 405 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 043060-235 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 21 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3323 |
| Document Number | 043060-235 |
| Book / Page | 43060 / 235 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251110002890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3323 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Birch St was $6,785, up 11.6% 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 | $6,785.00 (+11.56%) | $716,500 (+9.09%) Land $330,700 Building $385,800 | $729,003 (+8.43%) |
| 2025 | $6,082.00 (-1.76%) | $656,800 (-3.24%) Land $306,200 Building $350,600 | $672,315 |
| 2024 | $6,191.00 (+22.55%) | $678,800 (+27.91%) Land $306,200 Building $372,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,052.00 | $530,700 Land $255,200 Building $275,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And Flooding |
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 21 Birch St 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 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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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