Essex County and Peabody City property record for 76 Birch St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,540 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.398 acres (17,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $426,120 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $7,186 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0004 B:0049 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0004 B:0049 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,540 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,484 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 17,350 sqft (0.398 acres) |
| Tennis Court | Tennis Court |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1129 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 76 BIRCH ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-2059 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 210100 |
76 Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 76 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-2059 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34428 / 426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 76 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-2059 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38993-583 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38993/583 |
| Instrument | 20200929003230 |
| Name | ALIGN CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 76 Birch St was $7,186, up 4% 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 | $7,186.00 (+3.98%) | $758,800 (+1.67%) Land $329,300 Building $429,500 | $857,214 (+5.89%) |
| 2025 | $6,911.00 (+5.71%) | $746,300 (+4.1%) Land $304,900 Building $441,400 | $809,495 |
| 2024 | $6,538.00 (+6.27%) | $716,900 (+10.94%) Land $304,900 Building $412,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,152.00 | $646,200 Land $254,100 Building $392,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 76 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 4 (1979–1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1991 · Hurricane Bob |
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 76 Birch St 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 334 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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