Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 159 River Rd, #161, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,062 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 3.62 acres (157,687 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,503 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | TOPS |
| Primary APN | TOPS |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,062 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,833 sqft |
| Basement Area | 817 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 817 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 157,687 sqft (3.62 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|
| Account Number | 985 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 RIVER RD, 161 |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | IRA |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
159 River Rd, #161, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2010 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 River Rd, #161 was $15,503.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,503.00 | $1,034,200 Land $435,700 Building $598,500 | $414,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 River Rd, #161 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 River Rd, #161 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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