Essex County and Peabody City property record for 31 James St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,563 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,568 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Aug 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $5,460 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0084 B:0030 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0084 B:0030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,563 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,563 sqft |
| Basement Area | 16 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 16 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,568 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 10202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 JAMES ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-5328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 210402 |
31 James St is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 1990.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 DONOVAN DR, WEST NEWBURY, MA 01985-1931 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 James St was $5,460, up 7.8% 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 | $5,460.00 (+7.78%) | $576,600 (+5.39%) Land $225,900 Building $350,700 | $624,787 (-2.47%) |
| 2025 | $5,066.00 (+11.93%) | $547,100 (+10.24%) Land $209,200 Building $337,900 | $640,585 |
| 2024 | $4,526.00 (-0.66%) | $496,300 (+3.7%) Land $209,200 Building $287,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,556.00 | $478,600 Land $186,700 Building $291,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 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 31 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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