Essex County and Peabody City property record for 29 James St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,936 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,758 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $331,000 (Mar 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $8,100 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0084 B:0031 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0084 B:0031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 7,758 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10203 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 29 JAMES ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-5328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Subdivision | NORWOOD AVE |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 210402 |
29 James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2000.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 JAMES ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-5328 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 29 JAMES ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-5328 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000628456 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 628456 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 29 JAMES ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-5328 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000631394 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 631394 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 29 James St was $8,100, up 9.9% 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 | $8,100.00 (+9.86%) | $855,300 (+7.42%) Land $260,300 Building $595,000 | $859,203 (-8.63%) |
| 2025 | $7,373.00 (+8.7%) | $796,200 (+7.04%) Land $241,000 Building $555,200 | $940,310 |
| 2024 | $6,783.00 (+11.43%) | $743,800 (+16.33%) Land $241,000 Building $502,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,087.00 | $639,400 Land $215,200 Building $424,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29 James St 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.
The area around 29 James St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 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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