Essex County and Peabody City property record for 5 Melody Rd, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,398 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $342,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,050 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0065 B:0053 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0065 B:0053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,398 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7690 |
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| Street Address | 5 MELODY RD |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-3202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 210900 |
5 Melody Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2020.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 MELODY RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-3202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ROSS MTG CO INC |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI ROSS MTG CO INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 37181 / 572 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 39152-350 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5 MELODY RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-3202 |
| Document Number | 39152-350 |
| Book / Page | 039152 / 000350 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6004150 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 MELODY RD PEABODY MA 019603202, PEABODY, MA 01960-3202 |
| Document Number | 39152-352 |
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| Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 039152/000352 |
| Instrument | 6004160 |
| Name | ROSS MTG CO INC |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 5, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5 MELODY RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-3202 |
| Document Number | 37181-572 |
| Book / Page | 037181 / 000572 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1129002300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,559.52 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 MELODY RD PEABODY MA 019603202, PEABODY, MA 01960-3202 |
| Document Number | 37181-574 |
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| Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Book Page | 037181/000574 |
| Instrument | 1129002310 |
| Name | ROSS MTG CO INC |
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| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 28, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Melody Rd was $5,050, up 2.9% 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 | $5,050.00 (+2.87%) | $533,300 (+0.6%) Land $262,600 Building $270,700 | $601,550 (+21.61%) |
| 2025 | $4,909.00 (+6.81%) | $530,100 (+5.2%) Land $243,100 Building $287,000 | $494,665 |
| 2024 | $4,596.00 (+3.05%) | $503,900 (+7.56%) Land $243,100 Building $260,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,460.00 | $468,500 Land $217,100 Building $251,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Melody Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 Claims | 2 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Melody Rd 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 836 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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