Essex County and Peabody City property record for 8 Birch St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.946 acres (41,221 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $605,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,442 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0014 B:0161 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0014 B:0161 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 41,221 sqft (0.946 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 2260 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 BIRCH ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-3324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 161 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4019 |
| Census Tract | 210100 |
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BERKSHIRE BANK |
| Dec 2, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 39249 / 162 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3924000162 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 8 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0040092-79 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40092/79 |
| Instrument | 20210719000160 |
| Name | BERKSHIRE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3324 |
| Document Number | 39249-162 |
| Book / Page | 39249 / 162 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201202002830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-3324 |
| Document Number | 201202002840 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 201202002840 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $7,442.00 (+10.93%) | $785,900 (+8.47%) Land $352,700 Building $433,200 | $847,473 (+11.78%) |
| 2025 | $6,709.00 (+2.57%) | $724,500 (+1.02%) Land $326,500 Building $398,000 | $758,195 |
| 2024 | $6,541.00 (+9.58%) | $717,200 (+14.39%) Land $326,500 Building $390,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,969.00 | $627,000 Land $272,100 Building $354,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 328 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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