Essex County and Peabody City property record for 7 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,034 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,228 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,227 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0059 B:0035 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0059 B:0035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,034 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,434 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 10,228 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 6654 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7 RUTH AVE |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-2608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 210302 |
7 Ruth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 RUTH AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-2608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 7 RUTH AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-2608 |
| Document Number | 37105-431 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 RUTH AVE PEABODY MA 019602608, PEABODY, MA 01960-2608 |
| Document Number | 37105-431 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 037105/000431 |
| Instrument | 26000720 |
| Name | ALIGN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 7 Ruth Ave was $6,227, up 4.9% 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 | $6,227.00 (+4.92%) | $657,500 (+2.59%) Land $322,400 Building $335,100 | $713,547 (-6.28%) |
| 2025 | $5,935.00 (+6.84%) | $640,900 (+5.22%) Land $298,500 Building $342,400 | $761,330 |
| 2024 | $5,555.00 (+3%) | $609,100 (+7.52%) Land $298,500 Building $310,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,393.00 | $566,500 Land $248,800 Building $317,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 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 risk around 7 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.
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 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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