Essex County and Peabody City property record for 5 Barr Rd, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,704 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.387 acres (16,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,048 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Transfer Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0044 B:0040 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0044 B:0040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,704 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 16,840 sqft (0.387 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4949 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 BARR RD |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-4609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 210200 |
5 Barr Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2022.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BARR RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-4609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTH SHORE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012530191 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000641631 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5 BARR RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-4609 |
| Document Number | 0000641631 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 641631 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 BARR RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-4609 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 5 BARR RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-4609 |
| Document Number | 0000619937 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 BARR RD PEABODY MA 019604609, PEABODY, MA 01960-4609 |
| Document Number | 0000619937 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 619937 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 21, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Barr Rd was $6,048, up 11.4% 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 | $6,048.00 (+11.4%) | $638,700 (+8.94%) Land $346,200 Building $292,500 | $700,716 (+8.29%) |
| 2025 | $5,429.00 (-1.11%) | $586,300 (-2.61%) Land $320,500 Building $265,800 | $647,045 |
| 2024 | $5,490.00 (+17.89%) | $602,000 (+23.06%) Land $320,500 Building $281,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,657.00 | $489,200 Land $267,100 Building $222,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Barr Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · Coastal Storms, Flood, Ice & Snow |
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 5 Barr Rd 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 182 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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