5 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA 01960 Property Records

Essex County and Peabody City property record for 5 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA 01960

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,301 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.235 acres (10,228 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$142,000 (Feb 1986)
Tax Bill	$6,711 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Transfer Sep 2021 Refinance + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`PEAB M:0059 B:0036`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`PEAB M:0059 B:0036`
Alternative APN	`6655`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,301 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,061 sqft
Basement Area	300 sqft
Unfinished Basement	300 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	10,228 sqft (0.235 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	6655
Street Address	5 RUTH AVE
City	PEABODY
State	MA
Zip	01960-2608
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1B
Legal Block	36
Jurisdiction	PEABODY MA
Township / Civil Division	PEABODY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	210302

Owner

5 Ruth Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2023.

Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	5 RUTH AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-2608
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 14, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Sep 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP
Dec 18, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP
May 26, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 1, 1986 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 1, 1986 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	8134 / 572
Last Transfer Date	Mar 11, 2023
Transfer Doc	041474-594
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PEABODY MA
Recording Date	Mar 14, 2023
Property Address	5 RUTH AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-2608
Document Number	041474-594
Book / Page	41474 / 594
Instrument Date	Mar 11, 2023
Instrument	20230314000880
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 31, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5 RUTH AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-2608

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PEABODY MA
Property Address	5 RUTH AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-2608
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 24, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	40255-229
Date	Sep 8, 2021
Book Page	40255/229
Instrument	20210908001250

Lender

Name	SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2036

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PEABODY MA
Property Address	5 RUTH AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-2608
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	37224-84
Date	Dec 18, 2018
Book Page	37224/84
Instrument	20181218001390

Lender

Name	SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	373 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2050

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PEABODY MA
Property Address	5 RUTH AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-2608
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	38545-402
Date	May 26, 2020
Book Page	38545/402
Instrument	20200526001200

Lender

Name	SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Ruth Ave was $6,711, up 7.3% from the year before.

Source: Essex County and Peabody City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Essex County
Municipality	Peabody City
Unified School District	Peabody School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,711.00 (+7.32%)	$708,700 (+4.95%) Land $322,400 Building $386,300	$800,667 (+5.75%)
2025	$6,253.00 (+9.8%)	$675,300 (+8.15%) Land $298,500 Building $376,800	$757,150
2024	$5,695.00 (+1.15%)	$624,400 (+5.58%) Land $298,500 Building $325,900
2023	$5,630.00	$591,400 Land $248,800 Building $342,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5 Ruth Ave 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2010–2021)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri

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

Wildfire risk around 5 Ruth Ave 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 166 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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