Essex County and Peabody City property record for 88 Birch St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,194 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.635 acres (27,639 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $9,604 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Jul 2017 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0004 B:0054 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0004 B:0054 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,194 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 976 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 976 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 27,639 sqft (0.635 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1135 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 88 BIRCH ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-1060 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 210100 |
88 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-1060 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Jul 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIBANK NA |
| Jul 11, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIBANK NA |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Oct 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NTWK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 22799 / 491 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042730-161 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 88 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-1060 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39580-570 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39580/570 |
| Instrument | 20210226004930 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 88 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-1060 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36044-521 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 36044/521 |
| Instrument | 284 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 88 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-1060 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36854-18 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36854/18 |
| Instrument | 180711001450 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 88 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-1060 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38682-343 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38682/343 |
| Instrument | 20200706000820 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Property Address | 88 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-1060 |
| Document Number | 37982-521 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 BIRCH ST PEABODY MA 019601060, PEABODY, MA 01960-1060 |
| Document Number | 37982-521 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 037982/000521 |
| Instrument | 1030002740 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NTWK |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 29, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 88 Birch St was $9,604, up 9.8% 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 | $9,604.00 (+9.77%) | $1,014,100 (+7.33%) Land $339,400 Building $674,700 | $1,190,258 (+41.24%) |
| 2025 | $8,749.00 (+4.18%) | $944,800 (+2.61%) Land $314,200 Building $630,600 | $842,745 |
| 2024 | $8,398.00 (+17.05%) | $920,800 (+22.17%) Land $314,200 Building $606,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,175.00 | $753,700 Land $261,900 Building $491,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 88 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 88 Birch St 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 | 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 199 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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