Essex County and Peabody City property record for 5 Helen Dr, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,958 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.571 acres (24,877 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $297,000 (Oct 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $11,946 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0012 B:0010 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0012 B:0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,958 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,958 sqft |
| Basement Area | 102 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 102 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 24,877 sqft (0.571 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2031 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 HELEN DR |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-1235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOODALE STREET REALITY TRUST |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 210100 |
5 Helen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1987.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 HELEN DR, PEABODY, MA 01960-1235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Helen Dr was $11,946, up 0.4% 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 | $11,946.00 (+0.4%) | $1,261,500 (-1.82%) Land $354,400 Building $907,100 | $1,170,322 (-7.1%) |
| 2025 | $11,898.00 (+10.82%) | $1,284,900 (+9.15%) Land $328,100 Building $956,800 | $1,259,795 |
| 2024 | $10,736.00 (+18.47%) | $1,177,200 (+23.67%) Land $328,100 Building $849,100 | |
| 2023 | $9,062.00 | $951,900 Land $273,500 Building $678,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Helen Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Helen Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 564 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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