Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 132 River Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.918 acres (40,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $524,500 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,622 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0047 B:0039 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0047 B:0039 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 852 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 852 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,001 sqft (0.918 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1225 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 132 RIVER RD |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IRA |
| Legal Subdivision | TOPSFIELD |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
132 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2004.
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 132 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 18, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 23687 / 520 |
| Transfer Doc | 30020-18 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 132 River Rd was $5,622, down 45.2% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,622.00 (-45.21%) | $540,600 (-21.02%) Land $209,900 Building $330,700 | $619,030 (+3.27%) |
| 2025 | $10,261.00 (+5.04%) | $684,500 (+2.93%) Land $369,100 Building $315,400 | $599,450 |
| 2024 | $9,769.00 (+10.77%) | $665,000 (+14.62%) Land $349,600 Building $315,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,819.00 | $580,200 Land $330,200 Building $250,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 132 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1996–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 132 River Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOPSFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 5,435 people · EPA ID MA3298000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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