Essex County and Peabody City property record for 40 Forest St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,794 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,771 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,787 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0073 B:0120 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0073 B:0120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,794 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,794 sqft |
| Basement Area | 89 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 89 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 9,771 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8612 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 FOREST ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-4132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Block | 120 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 210402 |
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 FOREST ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-4132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20252230 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,787.00 (+8.53%) | $611,100 (+6.13%) Land $237,500 Building $373,600 | $619,786 (+9.48%) |
| 2025 | $5,332.00 (+6.9%) | $575,800 (+5.28%) Land $219,800 Building $356,000 | $566,105 |
| 2024 | $4,988.00 (+19.79%) | $546,900 (+25.03%) Land $219,800 Building $327,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,164.00 | $437,400 Land $196,300 Building $241,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 in force |
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.
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 409 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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