Dimensions15 x 9
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Laminate, Remodeled
LevelSecond
21 Forest St, Peabody MA 01960
Peabody, MA 01960 • Emerson Park
$555,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$525,000
Final Sale Price:
$555,000
Difference:
+$30,000 (+5.7%)
Performance Metrics
105.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
20
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$500
Sale $/sq ft:
$529
This property sold for $529 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 20 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$529/sq ft
Area Median
$418/sq ft
Difference
+26.6%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
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.
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Property History
Market Insights
41.1%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Feb 18, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Feb 17, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Feb 10, 2026
$525,000
Original listing
Office: J. Barrett & Company
Previous Transaction - MLS #72196643
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Sep 8, 2017
$309,400
MLS #72196643
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 02/17/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 02/10/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $525,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 09/08/2017 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $309,400 | - | - | MLS #72196643 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,854 | $416,200 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$3,854
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$416,200
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1945
Living Area
1,050 sq ft
Lot Size
0.20 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Laminate
Appliances
Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Basement
None
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features
Closet, Mud Room, Den
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Features
Fenced Yard
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$3,854
Assessed Value
$416,200
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Upstairs Bedrooms Are Heated With Electric Baseboard And Mudroom Is Unheated. Information Presented To The Best Of The Sellers Ability. Buyers And Their Agents Should Verify Any Information Important To Their Decision Making.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
White
Sq Ft Source
Owner
Sq Ft Disclosures
see attached floor plan
Documents
None
County
Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
22 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1945
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,050 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,050 sq ft above grade
0 sq ft below grade
Dimensions16 x 15
FeaturesSkylight, Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 9
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Laminate
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 8
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
LevelMain,First
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Laminate
Appliances:
Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Closet, Mud Room, Den
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cape
Year Built:
1945
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Nearby Schools
School District
Peabody School District local
C
School Safety
2024-25
2.1%
Average
1.9%
Suspensions
1.7%
In-School
0.2%
Emergency
3.4% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Covenant Christian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades PK-12
The Recreational Education Center, LLC
2.9 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program (Peabody P.R.E.P.)
4.2 mi
|
#346 of 346
|
Score: 14.3
Improved 32 spots from last year
-43.9 below state avg
97 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-12
C-
Center School
0.2 mi
|
#731 of 824
|
Score: 33.7
Dropped 351 spots from last year
-24.6 below state avg
123 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
A-
South Memorial School
1.0 mi
|
#235 of 824
|
Score: 53.0
Improved 270 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
506 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-05
C-
William A Welch Sr School
1.3 mi
|
#666 of 824
|
Score: 37.6
Improved 124 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
408 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
C
Thomas Carroll School
1.6 mi
|
#611 of 824
|
Score: 40.2
Improved 128 spots from last year
-18 below state avg
645 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
B-
Captain Samuel Brown School
1.6 mi
|
#482 of 824
|
Score: 45.3
Improved 39 spots from last year
-12.9 below state avg
369 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
C
John E. McCarthy School
2.8 mi
|
#612 of 824
|
Score: 40.0
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-18.2 below state avg
385 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B+
West Memorial School
3.6 mi
|
#284 of 824
|
Score: 51.2
Improved 182 spots from last year
-7 below state avg
294 students
Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
1 school
C+
J. Henry Higgins Middle School
0.5 mi
|
#240 of 352
|
Score: 37.2
Improved 5 spots from last year
-21 below state avg
1,320 students
Diverse
Grades 06-08
High Schools
2 schools
C
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
1.7 mi
|
#251 of 346
|
Score: 45.9
Improved 8 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
1,333 students
Diverse
19 sports
• 1,614 athletes
Career Tech Programs
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Bishop Fenwick High School
1.8 mi
17 sports
• 1,390 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Emerson Park
21 Forest St, Peabody MA 01960
Peabody, MA 01960
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Sheri Ayers Trocchi
Listing Office
J. Barrett & Company
Office Phone
978-468-0046
Agent MLS ID
CT006681
Office MLS ID
C95243
Listing Data Updated
Mar 21, 2026 10:49 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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