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$835,329$334 / 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 97How 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
Last sold for $450,000 on Oct 12, 2004

79 FRANKLIN ST

PEABODY, MA 01960
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,498 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$835K
$811K low$860K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Oct 12, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,316 (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.$790,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$227,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$562,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$729,885

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
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.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(12)

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 · 0.4 mi
E
Center Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Peabody Veterans Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 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%

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How this home compares

79 Franklin 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 97% of homes in Peabody Town Center
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Peabody Town Center
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Peabody Town Center

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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$363K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 87% 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$835,329
CheaperTypical $660,767Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$334
CheaperTypical $397Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area2,498 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,696 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 79 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePeabody Town CenterPeabody 01960Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$835,32997% of homes87% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33413% of homes19% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than2,498 ft²82% of homes84% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac60% of homes24% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than196071% of homes56% of homes54% of homes

About 79 Franklin St

How much is 79 Franklin St, Peabody, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Franklin St, Peabody, MA is $835,329 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $810,956 to $859,702. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Franklin St, Peabody, MA last sell?

79 Franklin St, Peabody, MA last sold on Oct 12, 2004 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Franklin St, Peabody, MA?

79 Franklin St, Peabody, MA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,498 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 79 Franklin St, Peabody, MA built?

79 Franklin St, Peabody, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 79 Franklin St, Peabody, MA?

79 Franklin 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 79 Franklin St, Peabody, MA compare to other homes in Peabody 01960?

Among the 14,494 homes in Peabody 01960, it is worth more than 87% of them ($835,329 against a typical $660,767), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($334 against a typical $397), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,498 ft² against a typical 1,696 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1960 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 68% 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 79 Franklin St, Peabody, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Franklin St, Peabody, MA was $7,316. The county assessed it at $790,100.

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