Peabody House

18 Walnut St, Peabody, MA 01960

Peabody House is a housing for older adults at 18 Walnut St in Peabody, MA 01960, with 140 apartments, built in 1982.

At a glance

• 140 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1982
• Bedrooms: 113 1-bedroom, 26 2-bedroom
• 130,941 sq ft of building area
• 1.6 acre lot
• Assessed at $20,897,800 for fiscal year 2026

No homes in Peabody House are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Peabody House is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 139 HUD-assisted units. Designation: Older adults.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 87 out of 100 (2025-09-16).

Peabody Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 92 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Salem (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line), 1.5 mi
• Beverly (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line), 2.4 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Central St @ Walnut St (MBTA 435), 0.1 mi

Public schools nearby

• Thomas Carroll (elementary, grades PK–5), 0.5 mi
• J Henry Higgins Middle (middle, grades 6–8), 0.8 mi
• Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program (high, grades 2–12), 0.2 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Peabody House

How many units are in Peabody House?

Peabody House has 140 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Peabody House built?

Peabody House was built in 1982.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Peabody House right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Peabody House comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Peabody House?

Salem (MBTA Newburyport/Rockport Line) is 1.5 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Peabody House income-restricted housing?

Yes. Peabody House is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 139 assisted units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Peabody House

• Seeglitz — 75 Central St, 78 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Tannery II — Sawyer St, 173 apartments · built 1890, 0.3 mi
• Tannery Limited — 18 Crowninshield St, 257 apartments · built 1915, 0.4 mi
• Salem Heights — 12 Pope Street, 283 apartments · built 1973 · 10 floors, 1.1 mi
• Fairweather Apartments — 40 Highland Avenue, 127 apartments · built 1969 · 3 floors · 1 listed now, 1.2 mi

More: all 7 large buildings in Peabody · Peabody homes for sale and rent

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Peabody House or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].