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$476,215$523 / 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 90How 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 $155,000 on Aug 2, 1999

273 FOREST ST

PEABODY, MA 01960
2
Beds
1
Baths
910 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.
0.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

$476K
$429K low$523K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Aug 2, 1999
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.$274,965
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$219,972
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.42%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$116,250
EQUITY ONE INC · recorded Aug 2, 1999
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$85,000
METRO CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,479 (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.$375,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$235,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$140,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$484,215

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.0.70
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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 · 1.0 mi
M
J. Henry Higgins Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

273 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in West Peabody
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in West Peabody
  • Among the smallest homes in West Peabody
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Older than 96% 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 8% 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$476,215
CheaperTypical $674,347Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$523
CheaperTypical $406Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area910 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,690 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 273 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest PeabodyPeabody 01960Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$476,215almost no homes8% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$52392% of homes89% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than910 ft²almost no homes4% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.7 ac94% of homes96% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than19504% of homes32% of homes43% of homes

About 273 Forest St

How much is 273 Forest St, Peabody, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 273 Forest St, Peabody, MA is $476,215 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $429,167 to $523,263. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 273 Forest St, Peabody, MA last sell?

273 Forest St, Peabody, MA last sold on Aug 2, 1999 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 273 Forest St, Peabody, MA?

273 Forest St, Peabody, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 910 square feet of living space and a 0.70-acre lot.

When was 273 Forest St, Peabody, MA built?

273 Forest St, Peabody, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 273 Forest St, Peabody, MA?

273 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 273 Forest St, Peabody, MA compare to other homes in Peabody 01960?

Among the 14,494 homes in Peabody 01960, it is worth more than 8% of them ($476,215 against a typical $674,347), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($523 against a typical $406), it is bigger than 4% of them (910 ft² against a typical 1,690 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.7 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1950 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 14% 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 273 Forest St, Peabody, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 273 Forest St, Peabody, MA was $3,479. The county assessed it at $375,700.

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