Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 131 River Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
| Square Footage | 2,360 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 40,999 sqft (0.941 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $733,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $15,063.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0047 B:0023 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,360 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,561 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 458 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 458 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 40,999 sqft (0.941 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Account Number | 1241 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 RIVER RD |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-2003 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Minor Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records · APN TOPS M:0047 B:0023 L
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Husband And Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Payment SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Oct 27, 2017 | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States, Transfer SALEM FIVE MTG CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 36288 / 385 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 131 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39292-529 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 39292/529 |
| Instrument | 20201214005830 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 193 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 131 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38462-148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38462/148 |
| Instrument | 20200428005010 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Payment |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Arm's Length for NE States |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 131 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2003 |
| Document Number | 36288-385 |
| Book / Page | 36288 / 385 |
| Instrument | 171027006780 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $86.48 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2003 |
| Document Number | 362880387 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36288/0387 |
| Name | SALEM FIVE MTG CO |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 27, 2037 |
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Topsfield Town |
| Secondary School District | Masconomet School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Topsfield School District (PK - 06) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,063.00 (+4.05%) | $1,004,900 (+1.98%) Land $370,000 Building $634,900 | $485,165 |
| 2024 | $14,476.00 (+11.32%) | $985,400 (+15.18%) Land $350,500 Building $634,900 | |
| 2023 | $13,004.00 | $855,500 Land $331,100 Building $524,400 |
131 River Rd is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Essex County (25009C), updated July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 20th percentile of exposed land nationally · 58th in Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — about 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures