1 Seneca Rd, Peabody MA 01960

Peabody, MA 01960
$255,000
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,296
Sq Ft
$197
Price/Sq Ft
0.16
Acres
1953
Year Built
1
Garage Space
56
Days on Market
Sold 2009 Listed Nov 20, 2008 • MLS# 70848996 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $275,000
Final Sale Price: $255,000
Difference: $20,000 (-7.3%)
Performance Metrics
92.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
56
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $212
Sale $/sq ft: $197
This property sold for $197 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 56 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$197/sq ft
Area Median
$422/sq ft
Difference
53.3%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Outstanding opportunity with this 4 bedroom cape! Great location, corner lot, hardwood floors, 1 car garage and much more. Home needs some updating along with some fresh paint but the property is priced well below assessed value!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

59.5%
Price Range
58
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73598002
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Nov 3, 2026
$629,000
MLS #73598002 - Active
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Sold
Feb 25, 2009
$255,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 58
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Listed for Sale
Nov 20, 2008
$275,000
Original listing
Agent: John F. Channell Office: Coldwell Banker Signature Homes

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $2,520 $290,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,520
Tax Year 2008
Assessed Value
$290,600

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1953
Living Area 1,296 sq ft
Lot Size 0.16 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl
Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric Fuses
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax $2,520
Assessed Value $290,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures All Appliances Remain As Gifts.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Essex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 58 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1953
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,296 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1953
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage: 185.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Covenant Christian Academy
4.1 mi
Grades PK-12
The Recreational Education Center, LLC
4.1 mi
Grades PK-12
F
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program (Peabody P.R.E.P.)
5.3 mi | #345 of 346 | Score: 14.4
Improved 33 spots from last year
-43.8 below state avg
117 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-12
C
Thomas Carroll School
0.3 mi | #604 of 825 | Score: 40.6
Improved 135 spots from last year
-17.6 below state avg
562 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
C-
Center School
1.2 mi | #687 of 825 | Score: 36.5
Dropped 307 spots from last year
-21.7 below state avg
281 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
C
William A Welch Sr School
1.3 mi | #660 of 825 | Score: 37.8
Improved 130 spots from last year
-20.4 below state avg
400 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
B+
South Memorial School
1.9 mi | #272 of 825 | Score: 51.7
Improved 233 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
446 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-05
B-
Captain Samuel Brown School
2.4 mi | #493 of 825 | Score: 44.9
Improved 28 spots from last year
-13.3 below state avg
375 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-05
C
John E. McCarthy School
4.0 mi | #612 of 825 | Score: 39.9
Dropped 34 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
323 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
B+
West Memorial School
4.8 mi | #302 of 825 | Score: 50.7
Improved 164 spots from last year
-7.5 below state avg
283 students Moderate
Rising School
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

1 school
C+
J. Henry Higgins Middle School
1.1 mi | #235 of 352 | Score: 37.4
Improved 10 spots from last year
-20.8 below state avg
1,271 students Diverse
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Bishop Fenwick High School
0.5 mi
17 sports • 1,390 athletes
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
C
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
2.7 mi | #259 of 346 | Score: 46.4
Same rank as last year
-11.8 below state avg
1,234 students Diverse
19 sports • 1,614 athletes
Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

1 Seneca Rd, Peabody MA 01960

Peabody, MA 01960

Listing Information

Listing Agent John F. Channell
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Signature Homes
Office Phone 978-535-1955
Agent MLS ID C8001326
Office MLS ID C80008
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 6:55 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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