Essex County and Peabody City property record for 44 Central St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,884 sqft · built 1830 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,701 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $149,900 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,080 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0075 B:0246 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0075 B:0246 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,884 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 160 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 160 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1830 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,701 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9514 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 44 CENTRAL ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-4342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | & JACOBS ST |
| Legal Block | 246 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 210800 |
44 Central St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2009.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 CENTRAL ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-4342 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 28505 / 593 |
| Transfer Doc | 28072-135 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 44 Central St was $5,080, down 0.8% 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 | $5,080.00 (-0.8%) | $536,400 (-3%) Land $180,200 Building $356,200 | $427,092 |
| 2025 | $5,121.00 (+13.05%) | $553,000 (+11.33%) Land $166,900 Building $386,100 | |
| 2024 | $4,530.00 (+12.55%) | $496,700 (+17.48%) Land $166,900 Building $329,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,025.00 | $422,800 Land $145,100 Building $277,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 44 Central 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 39 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 39 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 44 Central 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 485 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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