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$611,750$479 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026

252 FOREST ST

PEABODY, MA 01960
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,276 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.
6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$612K
$514K low$710K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$611,750
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$489,400

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,681 (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.$505,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$372,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$132,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$571,805

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 1.0 mi
E
South Memorial Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi
M
J. Henry Higgins Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

252 Forest St 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.

  • Worth less than 90% of homes in West Peabody
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in West Peabody
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in West Peabody
  • Among the largest lots in West Peabody
  • Older than 97% of homes in West Peabody

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
$353K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 31% 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$611,750
CheaperTypical $674,347Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$479
CheaperTypical $406Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,276 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,690 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 252 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest PeabodyPeabody 01960Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$611,75010% of homes31% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47985% of homes81% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,276 ft²9% of homes22% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6 acalmost all homesalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than19463% of homes26% of homes39% of homes

About 252 Forest St

How much is 252 Forest St, Peabody, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 252 Forest St, Peabody, MA is $611,750 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $513,870 to $709,630. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 252 Forest St, Peabody, MA last sell?

252 Forest St, Peabody, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 252 Forest St, Peabody, MA?

252 Forest St, Peabody, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,276 square feet of living space and a 6.00-acre lot.

When was 252 Forest St, Peabody, MA built?

252 Forest St, Peabody, MA was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 252 Forest St, Peabody, MA?

252 Forest St, Peabody, MA is assigned to Peabody Veterans Memorial High School (high), rated D+; South Memorial Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 252 Forest St, Peabody, MA compare to other homes in Peabody 01960?

Among the 14,494 homes in Peabody 01960, it is worth more than 31% of them ($611,750 against a typical $674,347), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($479 against a typical $406), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,276 ft² against a typical 1,690 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (6 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1946 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 35% 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 252 Forest St, Peabody, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Forest St, Peabody, MA was $4,681. The county assessed it at $505,500.

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