Essex County and Peabody City property record for 42 Murray St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,625 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.376 acres (16,374 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,179 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0025 B:0095 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0025 B:0095 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,625 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,625 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 16,374 sqft (0.376 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3464 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 MURRAY ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-2327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | JORDAN ACRES PEABODY SEC 03 |
| Legal Block | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 210100 |
42 Murray St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 MURRAY ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-2327 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 31101 / 128 |
| Transfer Doc | 031101-128 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Murray St was $6,179, up 11.3% 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 | $6,179.00 (+11.27%) | $652,500 (+8.8%) Land $328,400 Building $324,100 | $702,421 (-7.91%) |
| 2025 | $5,553.00 (-1.02%) | $599,700 (-2.5%) Land $304,100 Building $295,600 | $762,755 |
| 2024 | $5,610.00 (+0.48%) | $615,100 (+4.89%) Land $304,100 Building $311,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,583.00 | $586,400 Land $253,400 Building $333,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Murray St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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.
Wildfire risk around 42 Murray 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 200 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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