Turn key updated cape on a quiet dead-end street, just a short walk from historic downtown Peabody. This sun-filled cape offers an open layout with solid wood floors throughout the first floor, and a flexible floor plan designed for comfortable living. Thoughtfully renovated kitchen with granite countertops and a kitchen island with seating for four. The first floor features a primary bedroom and full bath for one level living. An additional room ideal for a home office, guest room, or dining room opens up to the deck. The recent addition of a mudroom with heated floors completes the first floor. The second floor offers two additional bedrooms. The partially finished lower level completed in 2024 is perfect for a family room, playroom, or media space. Entertain outside on the large deck, gather around the fire on the newer stone patio, or enjoy the spacious yard. Recent updates includes a new gas furnace in 2026 and hot water heater. Make this beautifully updated, move-in-ready Peabody home yours today! Showings begin with open house Thursday, August 13th from 5-7. Additional open houses Friday 8/14 5:30-7:30, Saturday 8/15 1:00-3:00, Sunday 8/16 11:00-1:00. Offers due by Tuesday at 12:00.
Peabody Town Center, located between Main Street and Lowell Street, is a civic and commercial Peabody neighborhood with a walkable downtown grid and a classic New England streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street and Lowell Street junction, where storefronts, cafés, and municipal buildings set a steady, daytime bustle. The George Peabody House Museum, Peabody Institute Library, and The Cabot anchor local culture with history, reading rooms, and live performances. Brick civic blocks mix with older wood-frame homes on side streets, giving the area a layered architectural feel. Independence Greenway threads nearby, adding a linear route for walking and biking. Sidewalk-scale blocks and frequent crosswalks support errands on foot.
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Market insights
3 Washington Pl · $629,900
DAYS ON MARKET
9 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.5%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$629,900
Median sale price in this area is $802,782. (27% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Mud room
Insulated windows
Storm windows
Total of 7 rooms
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor (approx. 14 x 11)
Second bedroom on the second floor (approx. 14 x 11)
Third bedroom on the second floor (approx. 15 x 11)
Fourth bedroom on the first floor (approx. 11 x 11)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Master bathroom present
Kitchen
Kitchen on the first floor
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in the basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Wood flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Composite deck
Patio
Level lot
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
White exterior
Parking
Off-street parking with 4 spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built year per public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electrical service
Electricity and solar
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Affordable living in this Cape beaming with sunlight. Located on a deadend st. An opportunity for a 1st time or downsizing buyer.First floor features two BRS with two more on the second floor. First floor rooms just painted. Bring your decorating makeover ideas. Needs work- electric panel& HW tank due for updating. Build sweat equity updating the kitchen, bath, 2nd floor BRS over time. HW floors with refinishing would gleam. Private level yard for relaxing or playing. Taxes under $200/month.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$3,811 (+4.2%)
$185,500 + $235,800
$421,300
2021
$3,658 (−1.1%)
$150,600 + $198,100
$348,700
2020
$3,700 (+5.8%)
$150,600 + $193,900
$344,500
2019
$3,496 (+8.5%)
$150,600 + $166,900
$317,500
2018
$3,221 (+7.2%)
$142,000 + $139,100
$281,100
2017
$3,004 (+1.0%)
$142,000 + $113,400
$255,400
2016
$2,973 (+0.5%)
$142,000 + $107,400
$249,400
2015
$2,959 (+1.2%)
$142,000 + $98,600
$240,600
2014
$2,925 (+1.8%)
$150,700 + $85,200
$235,900
2013
$2,874 (+2.7%)
$150,700 + $89,200
$239,900
2012
$2,798 (+2.1%)
$150,700 + $86,000
$236,700
2011
$2,741 (+20.4%)
$150,700 + $86,000
$236,700
2010
$2,276 (−0.2%)
$131,000 + $85,800
$216,800
2009
$2,281
$149,300 + $96,000
$245,300
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,344
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2106805
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
72% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Peabody, MA • 01960
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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84
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74
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63
46
52
37
38
24
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Feb
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Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3 Washington Pl
$652,598
$23K over list price of $630K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $640K to $735K.