Essex County and Peabody City property record for 87 Fairview Ave, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,733 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (May 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $5,724 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0124 B:0031 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0124 B:0031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,733 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Basement Area | 108 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 108 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 15394 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 FAIRVIEW AVE |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-6538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 210500 |
87 Fairview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1978.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 87 FAIRVIEW AVE, PEABODY, MA 01960-6538 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 87 Fairview Ave was $5,724, up 2.4% 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 | $5,724.00 (+2.42%) | $604,400 (+0.13%) Land $237,600 Building $366,800 | $650,776 (+5.13%) |
| 2025 | $5,589.00 (+9.76%) | $603,600 (+8.11%) Land $220,000 Building $383,600 | $619,020 |
| 2024 | $5,092.00 (+9.48%) | $558,300 (+14.29%) Land $220,000 Building $338,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,651.00 | $488,500 Land $196,500 Building $292,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 87 Fairview Ave 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 87 Fairview Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 472 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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