Essex County and Peabody City property record for 278 Forest St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 8.29 acres (361,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jul 1994) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0069 B:0011 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0069 B:0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 361,112 sqft (8.29 acres) |
|---|---|
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 386 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 FOREST ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-3834 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DDD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 210302 |
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 FOREST ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3834 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 278 FOREST ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3834 |
| Document Number | 041357-366 |
| Book / Page | 41357 / 366 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221216003930 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 278 FOREST ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3834 |
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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,499,400 (+6.3%) Land $3,996,700 Building $1,502,700 |
| 2024 | $5,173,600 (+15.15%) Land $3,689,300 Building $1,484,300 |
| 2023 | $4,493,100 Land $3,074,400 Building $1,418,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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