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$629,838$331 / 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 96How 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

271 FOREST ST

PEABODY, MA 01960
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,904 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.
1.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$630K
$602K low$658K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,389 (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.$474,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$283,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$190,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$672,030

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.Colonial
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.55
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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(6)

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.

E
John E. McCarthy Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Peabody Veterans Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
J. Henry Higgins Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 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

271 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 85% of homes in West Peabody
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Among the largest lots in West Peabody
  • Among the oldest 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.

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$375K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 36% 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$629,838
CheaperTypical $675,156Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$331
CheaperTypical $406Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,904 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,696 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size1.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 271 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest PeabodyPeabody 01960Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$629,83815% of homes36% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33123% of homes15% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,904 ft²45% of homes61% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.55 acalmost all homesalmost all homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than1917almost no homes14% of homes26% of homes

About 271 Forest St

How much is 271 Forest St, Peabody, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 271 Forest St, Peabody, MA is $629,838 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $601,824 to $657,852. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 271 Forest St, Peabody, MA last sell?

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

How big is 271 Forest St, Peabody, MA?

271 Forest St, Peabody, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,904 square feet of living space and a 1.55-acre lot.

When was 271 Forest St, Peabody, MA built?

271 Forest St, Peabody, MA was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 271 Forest St, Peabody, MA?

271 Forest St, Peabody, MA is assigned to John E. McCarthy Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Peabody Veterans Memorial High School (high), rated D+; 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 271 Forest St, Peabody, MA compare to other homes in Peabody 01960?

Among the 14,494 homes in Peabody 01960, it is worth more than 36% of them ($629,838 against a typical $675,156), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($331 against a typical $406), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,904 ft² against a typical 1,696 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1.55 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1917 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 39% 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 271 Forest St, Peabody, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 271 Forest St, Peabody, MA was $4,389. The county assessed it at $474,000.

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