Essex County and Peabody City property record for 78 Summit St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,390 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.432 acres (18,818 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $329,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,818 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0072 B:0057 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0072 B:0057 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,390 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,390 sqft |
| Basement Area | 240 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 18,818 sqft (0.432 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8298 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 SUMMIT ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-5102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN H ELLIS |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 210402 |
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records · APN PEAB M:0072 B:0057
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 SUMMIT ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-5102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance METRO CU |
| Aug 27, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance METRO CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 31485 / 373 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 040216-506 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 78 SUMMIT ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-5102 |
| Document Number | 40216-504 |
| Book / Page | 40216 / 504 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210827001230 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 SUMMIT ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-5102 |
| Document Number | 40216-506 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40216/506 |
| Instrument | 20210827001240 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 78 SUMMIT ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-5102 |
| Document Number | 040216-504 |
| Book / Page | 40216 / 504 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210827001230 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 SUMMIT ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-5102 |
| Document Number | 20210827001240 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210827001240 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Peabody City |
| Unified School District | Peabody School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,818.00 (+7.44%) | $628,300 (+5.83%) Land $226,600 Building $401,700 | $605,815 |
| 2024 | $5,415.00 (+10.06%) | $593,700 (+14.88%) Land $226,600 Building $367,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,920.00 | $516,800 Land $202,400 Building $314,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 409 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | PEABODY WATER DEPT. serves 54,481 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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