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157 High St, Topsfield, MA 01983 Property Records

Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 157 High St, Topsfield, MA 01983

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,592 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.574 acres (25,025 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$450,900 (Nov 2009)
Tax Bill$11,012 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNTOPS M:0058 B:0011 L

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNTOPS M:0058 B:0011 L
Alternative APN
  • 2068

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,592 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,864 sqft
Basement Area624 sqft
Unfinished Basement624 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area25,025 sqft (0.574 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number2068
Street Address157 HIGH ST
CityTOPSFIELD
StateMA
Zip01983-2201
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCR
Legal Block11
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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address157 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2201
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 18, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 18, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 8, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page29077 / 32
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$11,012.00 (+3.65%)$734,600 (+1.58%) Land $336,200 Building $398,400$840,845
2024$10,624.00 (+5.26%)$723,200 (+8.92%) Land $336,200 Building $387,000
2023$10,093.00$664,000 Land $325,000 Building $339,000

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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