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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $85,000 on Jul 2, 2003

17 SWAMPSCOTT AVE

PEABODY, MA 01960
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,340 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,999 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$85,000 · Jul 2, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,240 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$673,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$194,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$479,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(20)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
William A. Welch Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
J. Henry Higgins Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Peabody Veterans Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Peabody School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01960These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.86

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.55,508
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,314 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,909
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,402
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

17 Swampscott Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Older than 95% of homes in Peabody 01960

How it measures up in Peabody 01960

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Peabody 01960.

Living area2,340 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,693 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size3,999 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 17 Swampscott Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePeabody Town CenterPeabody 01960Essex County
Living areabigger than2,340 ft²78% of homes80% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,999 ft²16% of homes5% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than189015% of homes5% of homes10% of homes

About 17 Swampscott Ave

When did 17 Swampscott Ave, Peabody, MA last sell?

17 Swampscott Ave, Peabody, MA last sold on Jul 2, 2003 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17 Swampscott Ave, Peabody, MA?

17 Swampscott Ave, Peabody, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,340 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 17 Swampscott Ave, Peabody, MA built?

17 Swampscott Ave, Peabody, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Swampscott Ave, Peabody, MA?

17 Swampscott Ave, Peabody, MA is assigned to William A. Welch Elementary School (elementary), rated C; J. Henry Higgins Middle School (middle), rated C-; Peabody Veterans Memorial High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Peabody School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Swampscott Ave, Peabody, MA compare to other homes in Peabody 01960?

Among the 14,494 homes in Peabody 01960, it is bigger than 80% of them (2,340 ft² against a typical 1,693 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (3,999 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1890 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Swampscott Ave, Peabody, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Swampscott Ave, Peabody, MA was $6,240. The county assessed it at $673,900.

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