Charming Cozy Cape home offers 3+ bedrooms and 1 full bath.To fully appreciate this beautifully finished home, step into a sun-filled living space that flows seamlessly into the updated kitchen,with abundant cabinet storage, granite countertops, tiled backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. 2 bedrooms (1 being used as a den/childs playroom) a renovated bathroom and 1st floor laundry complete the 1st floor. The 2nd floor will wow you with two newly finished bedrooms straight out of HGTV. Just off the kitchen, a mudroom leads to a spacious, fenced-in level backyard complete with a patio, shed and gazebo—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Notable updates include a fully finished 2nd floor (2024), kitchen remodel and new flooring (2018), heating system, Roth oil tank (2021), vinyl fencing (2017) and a paver patio with gazebo (2019). All of this is in a super convenient area close to shopping, dining, schools, the rail trail, and major highways for easy commuting.
Sold for $555,000
$555,000
21 Forest St, Peabody, MA 01960
3beds
1,050sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
8,599 Square Feet Lot
$556,200 Zestimate®
$529/sqft
$2,979 Estimated rent
Home value
$556,200
$506,000 - $606,000
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Paver patio with gazeboUpdated kitchenSun-filled living spaceNewly finished bedroomsGranite countertopsStainless steel appliancesRenovated bathroom
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Listed by:
Sheri Ayers Trocchi 617-852-4051,
J. Barrett & Company 978-468-0046,
Erica Veilleux 978-430-9286
Bought with:
Kevin Stromski
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73475701
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: Second
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Remodeled
- Level: Second
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features
- Closet, Mud Room, Den
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,050
- Total interior livable area: 1,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,050
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Exterior features: Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,599 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2103882
- Zoning: R1A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
- Subdivision: Emerson Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Peabody
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $529/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $416,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,854
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Sold | $555,000+5.7%$529/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73475701 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2026 | Contingent | $525,000$500/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73475701 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000+33.2%$500/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73475701 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2020 | Sold | $394,000+6.8%$375/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2020 | Pending sale | $369,000$351/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Advantage Real Estate #72646554 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $369,000+19.3%$351/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Advantage Real Estate #72646554 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2017 | Sold | $309,400+3.5%$295/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2017 | Pending sale | $299,000$285/sqft |
Source: Assurance Real Estate, LLC #72196643 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $299,000$285/sqft |
Source: Assurance Real Estate, LLC #72196643 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,854 +9.2% | $416,200 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $3,529 -4.4% | $387,000 -0.2% |
| 2023 | $3,690 | $387,600 |
| 2022 | $3,690 +10% | $387,600 +21.2% |
| 2021 | $3,356 +1.1% | $319,900 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $3,319 +1.5% | $309,000 +4% |
| 2019 | $3,270 +9.3% | $297,000 +13.7% |
| 2018 | $2,993 +25.4% | $261,200 +28.7% |
| 2017 | $2,386 -3.4% | $202,900 -2% |
| 2016 | $2,469 -6.5% | $207,100 -3.6% |
| 2015 | $2,642 +12.6% | $214,800 +13.5% |
| 2014 | $2,346 +6.6% | $189,200 +3.1% |
| 2013 | $2,200 +1.5% | $183,600 +0.2% |
| 2012 | $2,167 +2.1% | $183,300 |
| 2011 | $2,123 +11.4% | $183,300 +1% |
| 2010 | $1,906 -1.4% | $181,500 -12.7% |
| 2009 | $1,933 +1.5% | $207,800 -5.4% |
| 2008 | $1,904 | $219,600 -10.5% |
| 2007 | $1,904 +1% | $245,300 -1.1% |
| 2006 | $1,886 +1.7% | $248,100 +11.1% |
| 2005 | $1,854 +2.6% | $223,400 |
| 2004 | $1,807 +10.8% | $223,400 +29.4% |
| 2003 | $1,631 +25.4% | $172,600 +10% |
| 2001 | $1,301 +9.8% | $156,900 +28.8% |
| 1999 | $1,185 | $121,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01960
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10South Memorial Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10J Henry Higgins Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Peabody Veterans Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Center
- Middle: Higgins
- High: Pmvhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Essex County
- Peabody
- 01960
- 21 Forest St
