Essex County and Peabody City property record for 5 Wahtera Rd, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,631 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,470 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,268 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0063 B:0107 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0063 B:0107 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,631 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,631 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 9,470 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 7270 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 WAHTERA RD |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-3175 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 107 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 210401 |
5 Wahtera Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2003.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 WAHTERA RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-3175 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20628 / 25 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 WAHTERA RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-3175 |
| Document Number | 0000001020 |
| Book / Page | 43628 / 490 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 WAHTERA RD, PEABODY, MA 01960-3175 |
| Document Number | 0000001020, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43628/490 |
| Instrument | 20261020 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Wahtera Rd was $6,268, up 15.1% 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 | $6,268.00 (+15.11%) | $661,900 (+12.57%) Land $263,600 Building $398,300 | $639,709 (+3.69%) |
| 2025 | $5,445.00 (+3.52%) | $588,000 (+1.94%) Land $244,000 Building $344,000 | $616,930 |
| 2024 | $5,260.00 (+8.7%) | $576,800 (+13.48%) Land $244,000 Building $332,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,839.00 | $508,300 Land $217,900 Building $290,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Wahtera Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5 Wahtera 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 256 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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