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$782,352$347 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

686 LOWELL ST

PEABODY, MA 01960
4
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
2,252 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$782K
$752K low$813K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,491 (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.$701,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$289,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$411,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$833,435

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.Split Foyer
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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(3)

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
West Memorial Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Peabody Veterans Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
J. Henry Higgins Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 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

686 Lowell 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 more than 80% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Newer than 78% 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
$355K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 80% 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$782,352
CheaperTypical $660,490Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$347
CheaperTypical $397Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area2,252 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,700 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 686 Lowell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest PeabodyPeabody 01960Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$782,35267% of homes80% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34734% of homes24% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than2,252 ft²68% of homes77% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac65% of homes84% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than197978% of homes75% of homes70% of homes

About 686 Lowell St

How much is 686 Lowell St, Peabody, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Lowell St, Peabody, MA is $782,352 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $751,822 to $812,882. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Lowell St, Peabody, MA last sell?

686 Lowell St, Peabody, MA last sold on Nov 18, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 686 Lowell St, Peabody, MA?

686 Lowell St, Peabody, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,252 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 686 Lowell St, Peabody, MA built?

686 Lowell St, Peabody, MA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 686 Lowell St, Peabody, MA?

686 Lowell St, Peabody, MA is assigned to West Memorial Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; 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 686 Lowell St, Peabody, MA compare to other homes in Peabody 01960?

Among the 14,494 homes in Peabody 01960, it is worth more than 80% of them ($782,352 against a typical $660,490), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($347 against a typical $397), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,252 ft² against a typical 1,700 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1979 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 62% 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 686 Lowell St, Peabody, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Lowell St, Peabody, MA was $6,491. The county assessed it at $701,000.

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