Essex County and Peabody City property record for 6 Colfax St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1879 |
| Lot Size | 0.296 acres (12,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,039 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0094 B:0181 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0094 B:0181 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,268 sqft |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 806 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1879 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1879 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 12,881 sqft (0.296 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 10937 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6 COLFAX ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-5812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Block | 181 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 210600 |
6 Colfax St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 COLFAX ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-5812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 31289 / 26 |
| Transfer Doc | 0031289-26 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 6 COLFAX ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-5812 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042360-488 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Book Page | 42360/488 |
| Instrument | 20241004002160 |
| Name | MASS BAY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 6 Colfax St was $6,039, up 36.3% 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 | $6,039.00 (+36.26%) | $637,700 (+33.24%) Land $266,600 Building $371,100 | $594,565 (+15.41%) |
| 2025 | $4,432.00 (+5.2%) | $478,600 (+3.62%) Land $246,900 Building $231,700 | $515,185 |
| 2024 | $4,213.00 (+10.23%) | $461,900 (+15.04%) Land $246,900 Building $215,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,822.00 | $401,500 Land $220,500 Building $181,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6 Colfax 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 113 units insured incl. 100 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2006–2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 |
| 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.
The area around 6 Colfax 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 377 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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