Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 18 Valley Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,727 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.656 acres (28,575 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Oct 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $10,554 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0065 B:0035 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0065 B:0035 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,727 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,860 sqft |
| Basement Area | 863 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 863 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,575 sqft (0.656 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Account Number | 2040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 VALLEY RD |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-2206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RUSSELL S JAMES |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records · APN TOPS M:0065 B:0035 L
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 VALLEY RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 7563 / 372 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 18 VALLEY RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041510-307 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 07, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41510/307 |
| Instrument | 20230407001050 |
| Name | HANSCOM FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,554.00 (+4.57%) | $704,100 (+2.47%) Land $339,300 Building $364,800 | $1,173,820 |
| 2024 | $10,093.00 (+7.56%) | $687,100 (+11.29%) Land $339,300 Building $347,800 | |
| 2023 | $9,384.00 | $617,400 Land $328,000 Building $289,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), updated July 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250092141001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 58% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
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