Essex County and Peabody City property record for 56 Russell St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,168 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $72,900 (Sep 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $7,104 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0016 B:0027 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0016 B:0027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,168 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,168 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2505 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 RUSSELL ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-1118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESIDENTIAL HILL PEABODY |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 210100 |
56 Russell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1983.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 RUSSELL ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-1118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7218 / 595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Russell St was $7,104, up 6.3% 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 | $7,104.00 (+6.25%) | $750,200 (+3.91%) Land $327,000 Building $423,200 | $808,289 (+16.86%) |
| 2025 | $6,686.00 (+6.72%) | $722,000 (+5.11%) Land $302,800 Building $419,200 | $691,695 |
| 2024 | $6,265.00 (+10.36%) | $686,900 (+15.19%) Land $302,800 Building $384,100 | |
| 2023 | $5,677.00 | $596,300 Land $252,400 Building $343,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Russell St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 56 Russell St 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 119 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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