Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 159 Washington St, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,410 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.924 acres (40,228 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,272 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0039 B:0019 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0039 B:0019 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,410 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,086 sqft |
| Basement Area | 478 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 478 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,228 sqft (0.924 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1026 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-1631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IRA |
| Legal Subdivision | TOPSFIELD |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
159 Washington St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2017.
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 35600 / 410 |
| Transfer Doc | 35297-171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1631 |
| Document Number | 35600-410 |
| Book / Page | 035600 / 000410 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2016 |
| Instrument | 1701090466 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Washington St was $14,272, up 4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,272.00 (+4%) | $952,100 (+1.92%) Land $349,800 Building $602,300 | $949,430 |
| 2024 | $13,723.00 (-1.12%) | $934,200 (+2.32%) Land $349,800 Building $584,400 | |
| 2023 | $13,878.00 | $913,000 Land $338,200 Building $574,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 10 |
| 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 159 Washington St 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 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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