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$661,263$597 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $432,000 on Aug 8, 2017

20 RUTH AVE

PEABODY, MA 01960
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,107 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$661K
$610K low$712K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$432,000 · Aug 8, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,134 (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.$554,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$297,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$256,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$591,755

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyESSEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1987
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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

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

H
Peabody Veterans Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
John E. McCarthy Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
J. Henry Higgins Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

20 Ruth 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Proctor
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Peabody 01960

What homes are worth in Peabody 01960

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$382K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 45% 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.

Estimated value$661,263
CheaperTypical $676,230Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$597
CheaperTypical $407Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,107 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,699 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 20 Ruth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeProctorPeabody 01960Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$661,26353% of homes45% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$59796% of homes96% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,107 ft²16% of homes13% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac42% of homes48% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than196049% of homes56% of homes54% of homes

About 20 Ruth Ave

How much is 20 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA is $661,263 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $610,111 to $712,415. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA last sell?

20 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA last sold on Aug 8, 2017 for $432,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA?

20 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,107 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 20 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA built?

20 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA?

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

How does 20 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA compare to other homes in Peabody 01960?

Among the 14,494 homes in Peabody 01960, it is worth more than 45% of them ($661,263 against a typical $676,230), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($597 against a typical $407), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,107 ft² against a typical 1,699 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1960 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 44% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Ruth Ave, Peabody, MA was $5,134. The county assessed it at $554,400.

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