Essex County, Massachusetts
Selling a house in Peabody
If you need to sell in Peabody, fast or as-is, you can compare a cash offer, a listing with a local agent, and cleanout and prep first. Here is what we can say about Peabody from public sources, and what we cannot.
Peabody at a glance
- Population: 54,481 (2020 Census).
- Area: 16.81 square miles in Essex County on the North Shore.
Housing and what it means when you sell
Peabody has older neighborhood houses, newer subdivisions and condo communities. We could not find a reliable public city-level median sale price that we are willing to quote, so this page stays general.
For context, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue reports a statewide average single-family assessed value of $742,986 and average single-family tax bill of $8,113 for FY2026 (346 reporting communities as of February 2026). Assessed value is not sale price. Source.
For a real recent-sales picture, ask a local agent for a comparable-sales report from MLS PIN, the multiple listing service used in Massachusetts. We do not publish an estimate of any individual home's value.
Local logistics
Peabody is in Essex County. The Peabody Fire Department issues the smoke and carbon monoxide certificate at sale; request the municipal lien certificate early.
Massachusetts also requires a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm certificate from the local fire department at sale, and a lead paint notification for homes built before 1978.
Your options in Peabody
- Cash or as-is offer. Faster and simpler, usually for less than a listing would bring. See the honest math.
- List with a local agent. Usually the highest price if the house is in decent shape and you can wait.
- Cleanout and prep first. JUNKRUN's estate cleanout serves this area and is a separate business.
Not sure which fits? Start with your situation.