Essex County and Peabody City property record for 5 Basford Ct, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,155 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,924 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $282,500 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,095 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Refinance May 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0085 B:0262 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0085 B:0262 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,155 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,161 sqft |
| Basement Area | 21 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 21 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,924 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10519 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 BASFORD CT |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-5301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Block | 262 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 210700 |
5 Basford Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BASFORD CT, PEABODY, MA 01960-5301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SEMPER HOME LOANS INC |
| May 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SEMPER HOME LOANS INC |
| Sep 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HOME POINT FINL CORP |
| Jan 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HOME POINT FINL CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 33391 / 122 |
| Transfer Doc | 033391-122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 5 BASFORD CT, PEABODY, MA 01960-5301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00039911-5 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39911/5 |
| Instrument | 20210524004670 |
| Name | SEMPER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 5 BASFORD CT, PEABODY, MA 01960-5301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39911-5 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39911/5 |
| Instrument | 20210524004670 |
| Name | SEMPER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 5 BASFORD CT, PEABODY, MA 01960-5301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36190-136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 36190/136 |
| Instrument | 327 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINL CORP |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 5 BASFORD CT, PEABODY, MA 01960-5301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36484-217 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36484/217 |
| Instrument | 180122003240 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINL CORP |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Basford Ct was $5,095, up 10.8% 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 | $5,095.00 (+10.83%) | $538,000 (+8.38%) Land $245,200 Building $292,800 | $595,856 (+21.53%) |
| 2025 | $4,597.00 (+9.66%) | $496,400 (+7.98%) Land $227,100 Building $269,300 | $490,295 |
| 2024 | $4,192.00 (+12.87%) | $459,700 (+17.84%) Land $227,100 Building $232,600 | |
| 2023 | $3,714.00 | $390,100 Land $202,700 Building $187,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Basford Ct 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 64 (1982–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 64 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 5 Basford Ct 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 498 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 |
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