Essex County and Peabody City property record for 42 Russell St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,866 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.356 acres (15,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $411,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,441 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0016 B:0128 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0016 B:0128 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,866 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,242 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 15,499 sqft (0.356 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2602 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 RUSSELL ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-1125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 128 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 210100 |
42 Russell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2004.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 RUSSELL ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-1125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23415 / 173 |
| Transfer Doc | 2341000173 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Russell St was $6,441, up 2.8% 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 | $6,441.00 (+2.78%) | $680,100 (+0.49%) Land $327,500 Building $352,600 | $717,404 (+0.89%) |
| 2025 | $6,267.00 (+12.9%) | $676,800 (+11.19%) Land $303,300 Building $373,500 | $711,075 |
| 2024 | $5,551.00 (-3.02%) | $608,700 (+1.23%) Land $303,300 Building $305,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,724.00 | $601,300 Land $252,700 Building $348,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Russell St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 42 Russell 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% 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 187 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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