Essex County and Peabody City property record for 97 Birch St, Peabody, MA 01960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.11 acres (48,395 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,161 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PEAB M:0004 B:0057 |
| Primary APN | PEAB M:0004 B:0057 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 48,395 sqft (1.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1141 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 BIRCH ST |
| City | PEABODY |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01960-1061 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | PEABODY MA |
| Township / Civil Division | PEABODY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 210100 |
97 Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Essex County and Peabody City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 BIRCH ST, PEABODY, MA 01960-1061 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Birch St was $7,161, up 4.8% 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 | $7,161.00 (+4.83%) | $756,200 (+2.51%) Land $338,600 Building $417,600 | $769,090 (-0.31%) |
| 2025 | $6,831.00 (+7.88%) | $737,700 (+6.25%) Land $313,500 Building $424,200 | $771,495 |
| 2024 | $6,332.00 (+6.24%) | $694,300 (+10.89%) Land $313,500 Building $380,800 | |
| 2023 | $5,960.00 | $626,100 Land $261,500 Building $364,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 97 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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