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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $455,000 on Aug 1, 2016

8 COTTAGE ST

PEABODY, MA 01960
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,160 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$455,000 · Aug 1, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,503 (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.$702,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$205,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$496,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.2009
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
William A. Welch Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
J. Henry Higgins Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Peabody Veterans Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 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

8 Cottage 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.

  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Peabody Town Center
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Older than 82% 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.

Living area2,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,694 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 8 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePeabody Town CenterPeabody 01960Essex County
Living areabigger than2,160 ft²73% of homes73% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac53% of homes18% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than192046% of homes18% of homes30% of homes

About 8 Cottage St

When did 8 Cottage St, Peabody, MA last sell?

8 Cottage St, Peabody, MA last sold on Aug 1, 2016 for $455,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Cottage St, Peabody, MA?

8 Cottage St, Peabody, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,160 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 8 Cottage St, Peabody, MA built?

8 Cottage St, Peabody, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 Cottage St, Peabody, MA?

8 Cottage St, Peabody, MA is assigned to William A. Welch Elementary School (elementary), rated C; 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 8 Cottage St, Peabody, MA compare to other homes in Peabody 01960?

Among the 14,494 homes in Peabody 01960, it is bigger than 73% of them (2,160 ft² against a typical 1,694 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1920 against a typical 1960). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 Cottage St, Peabody, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Cottage St, Peabody, MA was $6,503. The county assessed it at $702,300.

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