Essex County and Peabody City property record for 43 Forest St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Feb 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $5,689 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0073 B:0051 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0073 B:0051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,220 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,220 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 6,499 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 8540 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 43 FOREST ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-4139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Block | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 210402 |
43 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1994.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 43 FOREST ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-4139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12445 / 100 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 43 Forest St was $5,689, up 6.2% 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 | $5,689.00 (+6.2%) | $600,700 (+3.84%) Land $225,000 Building $375,700 | $677,919 (+17.5%) |
| 2025 | $5,357.00 (+9.39%) | $578,500 (+7.73%) Land $208,300 Building $370,200 | $576,935 |
| 2024 | $4,897.00 (+10.52%) | $537,000 (+15.38%) Land $208,300 Building $328,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,431.00 | $465,400 Land $186,000 Building $279,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 43 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 43 Forest 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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