Essex County and Peabody City property record for 48 Emerson Ave, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,101 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jun 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $5,720 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0109 B:0363 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0109 B:0363 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 128 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 128 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,101 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14330 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 EMERSON AVE |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-6402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Block | 363 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 210600 |
48 Emerson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1994.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 EMERSON AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-6402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 48 EMERSON AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-6402 |
| Document Number | 35871-131 |
| Book / Page | 035871 / 000131 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 35871-131 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035871/000131 |
| Instrument | 1705160402 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Emerson Ave was $5,720, up 5.3% 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 | $5,720.00 (+5.32%) | $604,000 (+2.98%) Land $238,500 Building $365,500 | $669,900 (-8.99%) |
| 2025 | $5,431.00 (+7.4%) | $586,500 (+5.77%) Land $220,800 Building $365,700 | $736,060 |
| 2024 | $5,057.00 (+11.36%) | $554,500 (+16.25%) Land $220,800 Building $333,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,541.00 | $477,000 Land $197,100 Building $279,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Emerson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · 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.
The area around 48 Emerson Ave 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 224 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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