153 High St, Topsfield, MA 01983 Property Records

Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 153 High St, Topsfield, MA 01983

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,176 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.534 acres (23,274 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$923,600 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill$11,419 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Sale
May 2018 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNTOPS M:0058 B:0012 L

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNTOPS M:0058 B:0012 L
Alternative APN
  • 2069

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,176 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,776 sqft
Basement Area144 sqft
Unfinished Basement144 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGambrel
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area23,274 sqft (0.534 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number2069
Street Address153 HIGH ST
CityTOPSFIELD
StateMA
Zip01983-2201
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCR
Legal Block12
JurisdictionTOPSFIELD MA
Township / Civil DivisionTOPSFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2019
Census Tract214100

Owner

Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address153 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2201
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 23, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
May 18, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT
Jul 28, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 23, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 23, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20261100
Deed Book / Page43345 / 30
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionTOPSFIELD MA
Recording DateApr 23, 2026
Property Address153 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2201
Document Number0043345-30
Book / Page43345 / 30
Instrument DateApr 23, 2026
Instrument20261100
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTOPSFIELD MA
Property Address153 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2201
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number36724-198
DateMay 18, 2018
Book Page36724/198
Instrument180518001560
Lender
NameINST SVGS NEWBURYPORT
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueMay 1, 2038

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionTOPSFIELD MA
Recording DateJul 28, 2020
Property Address153 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2201
Document Number38757-12
Book / Page38757 / 12
Instrument DateJul 24, 2020
Instrument20200728001020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address153 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2201

Mortgage

Document Number200728001030
DateJul 28, 2020
Instrument200728001030
Lender
NameSALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionTopsfield Town
Secondary School DistrictMasconomet School District (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictTopsfield School District (PK - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$11,419.00 (+2.04%)$761,800 (-) Land $334,600 Building $427,200$833,055
2024$11,191.00 (+8.7%)$761,800 (+12.48%) Land $334,600 Building $427,200
2023$10,295.00$677,300 Land $323,400 Building $353,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims10 (1978–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 10
Most Recent ClaimMar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2006 · 5 claims
  • Flooding, Apr 2004 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOPSFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 5,435 people · EPA ID MA3298000
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fiber
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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