Essex County and Peabody City property record for 25 Birch St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,693 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.497 acres (21,649 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $7,381 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0014 B:0064 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0014 B:0064 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,693 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,693 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 21,649 sqft (0.497 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2157 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 25 BIRCH ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-3323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 210100 |
25 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2009.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 28658 / 227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 25 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0041131-98 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 41131/98 |
| Instrument | 20220815003820 |
| Name | SAINT JEANS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 25 Birch St was $7,381, up 13.8% 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 | $7,381.00 (+13.76%) | $779,400 (+11.25%) Land $333,500 Building $445,900 | $804,478 (+14.64%) |
| 2025 | $6,488.00 (+2.06%) | $700,600 (+0.52%) Land $308,800 Building $391,800 | $701,765 |
| 2024 | $6,357.00 (+17.94%) | $697,000 (+23.1%) Land $308,800 Building $388,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,390.00 | $566,200 Land $257,400 Building $308,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 25 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 25 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.
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