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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 12 Rita Road — a beautiful 3-bedroom ranch on a quiet West Peabody cul-de-sac in the Burke Elementary district, a 2025 Massachusetts School of Recognition. Single-level living at its best. The updated kitchen opens to a living room and sunlit dining area. Three comfortable bedrooms, a full bath, and a convenient half bath complete the main floor. The full partially-finished basement adds bonus space for a family room, office, playroom, or gym. Central AC and gas heat provide year-round comfort. The private 15,098 sq ft lot offers a part fenced backyard, storage shed (with electricity) and mature landscaping - space to garden, entertain, and relax. Town sewer and water, updated systems, and off-street parking. Minutes to Brooksby Farm, North Shore Mall, and Routes 1/95/128, Meticulously cared for and set on one of West Peabody's most desirable streets — move-in ready. OH - Thursday, 7/23 5-7pm, SATURDAY 7/25 11-1pm, SUNDAY 7/26 11-1 pm— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty

Key details

  • 1,291 sq ft
  • 15,098 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1962 built
  • $561 / sq ft
  • $4,944 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠2⁠3⁠8⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
12 Rita Rd
Town
Peabody, MA
ZIP
01960
Deed (Bk/Pg)
16779 / 467

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Neighborhood: West Peabody

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.