Wonderfully renovated 8 room, 5 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the heart of Peabody’s historic district. The house sits on a 17,000 s.f. plus lot. Just move in and enjoy. All new kitchen appliances. New Navien forced hot water heating system with hot water, and a back-up 40 gallon gas water heater. All new electric service and wiring throughout, including all light fixtures and outlets. New kitchen cabinets and quartz countertops. New 6 car driveway. There is an antique two story, barn/garage adjacent to the house containing about 1,400 s.f. Great space for a home workshop, contractor storage or recreation. Also detached gardner's shed. This home is a short drive to Rt. 128 and the North Shore Mall. St. Mary's school is across the street and Emerson park is one block away. The first floor has one bedroom, ideal for multi-generational living. You will be hard pressed to find a home in central Peabody with this much land. Potential for expansion.
Sold for $789,900
$789,900
42 Franklin St, Peabody, MA 01960
5beds
1,748sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
0.4 Acres Lot
$808,900 Zestimate®
$452/sqft
$4,087 Estimated rent
Home value
$808,900
$768,000 - $849,000
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Listed by:
Edward Scialdoni 781-771-9729,
Churchill Properties 978-258-5211,
David DiLisio 978-210-7361
Bought with:
Scialdoni & Dilisio Group
Churchill Properties
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73279850
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Laminate
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Laminate
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminate
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,748
- Total interior livable area: 1,748 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Exterior features: Storage
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 2105741
- Zoning: R2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
- Subdivision: Downtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Peabody
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $452/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $537,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,900
- Date on market: 12/21/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2024 | Sold | $789,900$452/sqft |
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| 9/17/2024 | Contingent | $789,900$452/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73279850 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $789,900+42.2%$452/sqft |
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| 3/20/2023 | Sold | $555,555+23.7%$318/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73072033 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2023 | Contingent | $449,000$257/sqft |
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| 1/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $449,000+156.6%$257/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73072033 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2006 | Sold | $175,000$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,475 +11.7% | $591,200 +10% |
| 2024 | $4,901 +25.6% | $537,400 +31.1% |
| 2023 | $3,903 | $410,000 |
| 2022 | $3,903 +3% | $410,000 +13.5% |
| 2021 | $3,789 -0.5% | $361,200 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $3,807 +6.9% | $354,500 +9.7% |
| 2019 | $3,560 -0.6% | $323,300 +3.5% |
| 2018 | $3,580 +10.9% | $312,400 +13.8% |
| 2017 | $3,229 +2.8% | $274,600 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $3,142 +2.1% | $263,600 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $3,076 +7.3% | $250,100 +8.2% |
| 2014 | $2,866 +4.9% | $231,100 +1.4% |
| 2013 | $2,731 +2.1% | $228,000 +0.7% |
| 2012 | $2,676 +2.1% | $226,400 |
| 2011 | $2,622 +8.2% | $226,400 -1.9% |
| 2010 | $2,423 -5.2% | $230,800 -16% |
| 2009 | $2,556 +2.1% | $274,800 -4.8% |
| 2008 | $2,503 +1.5% | $288,700 -9.2% |
| 2007 | $2,466 +0.5% | $317,800 -1.6% |
| 2006 | $2,454 +2.5% | $322,900 +11.9% |
| 2005 | $2,395 +2.6% | $288,600 |
| 2004 | $2,335 +3.4% | $288,600 +20.7% |
| 2003 | $2,259 +24.9% | $239,100 +9.6% |
| 2001 | $1,808 +19.3% | $218,100 +40.1% |
| 1999 | $1,515 | $155,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01960
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10William A Welch Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10J Henry Higgins Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Peabody Veterans Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Thomas Caroll
- Middle: Higgins
- High: Peabody
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
- 42 Franklin St
