Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 17 High St, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,580 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $11,995 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0041 B:0063 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0041 B:0063 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,580 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1574 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 HIGH ST |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-1403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 12703 / 106 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,995.00 (+2.04%) | $800,200 (-) Land $335,200 Building $465,000 |
| 2024 | $11,755.00 (+13%) | $800,200 (+16.92%) Land $335,200 Building $465,000 |
| 2023 | $10,403.00 | $684,400 Land $324,000 Building $360,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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