159-161 River Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983 Property Records

Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 159-161 River Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Lot Size3.61 acres (157,687 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$14,487 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APNTOPS M:0046 B:0013 L

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNTOPS M:0046 B:0013 L
Alternative APN
  • 985

Interior

Units2 Units

Exterior

Lot Area157,687 sqft (3.61 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number985
Street Address159-161 RIVER RD
CityTOPSFIELD
StateMA
Zip01983
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeIRA
Legal DescriptionBLK:13 DIST:298 CITY/MUNI/TWP:TOPSFIELD
Legal Block13
JurisdictionTOPSFIELD MA
Township / Civil DivisionTOPSFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract214100

Owner

Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of April 24, 2024

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address161 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2010
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 4, 2002
Deed SaleJan 4, 2002
Deed Document Number0018143483
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town assessment roll, as of January 1, 2024

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 Value
2024$14,487.00$986,200 Land $413,900 Building $572,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayYes
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fiber
980 / 880

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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