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$637,605$569 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $37,775 on Nov 12, 1998

5 FOREST ST

PEABODY, MA 01960
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,120 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
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

$638K
$598K low$677K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,775 · Nov 12, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,072 (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.$547,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$221,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$326,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$456,000

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.Cape Cod
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(7)

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
Center Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
J. Henry Higgins Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Peabody Veterans Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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

5 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Proctor
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Proctor

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 38% 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$637,605
CheaperTypical $676,153Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$569
CheaperTypical $407Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,696 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 5 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeProctorPeabody 01960Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$637,60544% of homes38% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56995% of homes94% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²16% of homes14% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac63% of homes57% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than199093% of homes88% of homes82% of homes

About 5 Forest St

How much is 5 Forest St, Peabody, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Forest St, Peabody, MA is $637,605 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $598,467 to $676,743. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Forest St, Peabody, MA last sell?

5 Forest St, Peabody, MA last sold on Nov 12, 1998 for $37,775, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Forest St, Peabody, MA?

5 Forest St, Peabody, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 5 Forest St, Peabody, MA built?

5 Forest St, Peabody, MA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Forest St, Peabody, MA?

5 Forest St, Peabody, MA is assigned to Center Elementary School (elementary); J. Henry Higgins Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 5 Forest St, Peabody, MA compare to other homes in Peabody 01960?

Among the 14,494 homes in Peabody 01960, it is worth more than 38% of them ($637,605 against a typical $676,153), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($569 against a typical $407), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,696 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (1990 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 40% 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 5 Forest St, Peabody, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Forest St, Peabody, MA was $5,072. The county assessed it at $547,700.

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