56 Forest St, Peabody, MA 01960 Property Records

Essex County and Peabody City property record for 56 Forest St, Peabody, MA 01960

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,047 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,501 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on Record
Last Sale	$311,000 (Jun 2004)
Tax Bill	$6,380 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Transfer Oct 2017 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`PEAB M:0073 B:0127`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`PEAB M:0073 B:0127`
Alternative APN	`8619`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,047 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,125 sqft
Basement Area	216 sqft
Unfinished Basement	216 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1992
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	7,501 sqft (0.172 acres)
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	8619
Street Address	56 FOREST ST
City	PEABODY
State	MA
Zip	01960-4133
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R1A
Legal Block	127
Jurisdiction	PEABODY MA
Township / Civil Division	PEABODY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	210402

Owner

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 Record
Mailing Address	56 FOREST ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-4133
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 18, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Oct 31, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jul 16, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 7, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 7, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	22959 / 148
Last Transfer Date	May 11, 2023
Transfer Doc	041568-405
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PEABODY MA
Recording Date	May 18, 2023
Property Address	56 FOREST ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-4133
Document Number	041568-405
Book / Page	41568 / 405
Instrument Date	May 11, 2023
Instrument	20230518001170
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 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	56 FOREST ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-4133

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PEABODY MA
Property Address	56 FOREST ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-4133
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	36294-100
Date	Oct 31, 2017
Book Page	36294/100
Instrument	171031001240

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2037

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	PEABODY MA
Recording Date	Jul 16, 2018
Property Address	56 FOREST ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-4133
Document Number	36864-271
Book / Page	036864 / 000271
Instrument Date	Feb 20, 2018
Instrument	1807161120
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	56 FOREST ST PEABODY MA 019604133, PEABODY, MA 01960-4133

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$6,380.00 (+8.61%)	$673,700 (+6.21%) Land $232,300 Building $441,400	$654,047
2025	$5,874.00 (+0.86%)	$634,300 (-0.67%) Land $215,100 Building $419,200
2024	$5,824.00 (+14.04%)	$638,600 (+19.03%) Land $215,100 Building $423,500
2023	$5,107.00	$536,500 Land $192,100 Building $344,400

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

Flood

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	2 in force

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

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.

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 409 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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