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$495,292$554 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $129,900 on May 29, 1998

4 JAMES ST

PEABODY, MA 01960
2
Beds
1
Baths
894 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.
3,642 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$495K
$465K low$525K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$129,900 · May 29, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,973 (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.$429,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$209,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$219,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$482,695

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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(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.

M
J. Henry Higgins Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Center Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Peabody Veterans Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 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%

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How this home compares

4 James 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 89% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Peabody Town Center
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Older than 81% 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.

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$360K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 11% 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$495,292
CheaperTypical $668,045Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$554
CheaperTypical $400Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area894 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,692 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size3,642 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 4 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePeabody Town CenterPeabody 01960Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$495,29236% of homes11% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$55495% of homes93% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than894 ft²8% of homes3% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,642 ft²13% of homes3% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than192950% of homes19% of homes33% of homes

About 4 James St

How much is 4 James St, Peabody, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4 James St, Peabody, MA is $495,292 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $465,223 to $525,361. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4 James St, Peabody, MA last sell?

4 James St, Peabody, MA last sold on May 29, 1998 for $129,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4 James St, Peabody, MA?

4 James St, Peabody, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 894 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 4 James St, Peabody, MA built?

4 James St, Peabody, MA was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4 James St, Peabody, MA?

4 James St, Peabody, MA is assigned to J. Henry Higgins Middle School (middle), rated C-; Center Elementary School (elementary); 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 4 James St, Peabody, MA compare to other homes in Peabody 01960?

Among the 14,494 homes in Peabody 01960, it is worth more than 11% of them ($495,292 against a typical $668,045), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($554 against a typical $400), it is bigger than 3% of them (894 ft² against a typical 1,692 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (3,642 ft² against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1929 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 18% 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 4 James St, Peabody, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4 James St, Peabody, MA was $3,973. The county assessed it at $429,100.

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