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$519,552$454 / 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 93How 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 $314,900 on Dec 29, 2003

8 HOWARD AVE

PEABODY, MA 01960
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,144 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1931
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

$520K
$483K low$556K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$314,900 · Dec 29, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,804 (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.$410,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$201,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$209,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$535,895

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.Bungalow
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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 · 0.1 mi
M
J. Henry Higgins Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Peabody Veterans Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 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 Howard Ave 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 86% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Peabody Town Center
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Peabody 01960
  • Older than 78% 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 14% 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$519,552
CheaperTypical $668,045Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$454
CheaperTypical $400Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,144 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,692 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1931
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 8 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePeabody Town CenterPeabody 01960Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$519,55242% of homes14% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45478% of homes74% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,144 ft²25% of homes15% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac32% of homes10% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than193155% of homes22% of homes36% of homes

About 8 Howard Ave

How much is 8 Howard Ave, Peabody, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Howard Ave, Peabody, MA is $519,552 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $483,130 to $555,974. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Howard Ave, Peabody, MA last sell?

8 Howard Ave, Peabody, MA last sold on Dec 29, 2003 for $314,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Howard Ave, Peabody, MA?

8 Howard Ave, Peabody, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,144 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 8 Howard Ave, Peabody, MA built?

8 Howard Ave, Peabody, MA was built in 1931, making it 95 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 Howard Ave, Peabody, MA?

8 Howard Ave, 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 Howard Ave, Peabody, MA compare to other homes in Peabody 01960?

Among the 14,494 homes in Peabody 01960, it is worth more than 14% of them ($519,552 against a typical $668,045), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($454 against a typical $400), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,144 ft² against a typical 1,692 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1931 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 21% 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 8 Howard Ave, Peabody, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Howard Ave, Peabody, MA was $3,804. The county assessed it at $410,800.

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