Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 21 Central St, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.696 acres (30,313 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $680,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $12,929 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance Jul 2019 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0041 B:0020 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0041 B:0020 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,448 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,504 sqft |
| Basement Area | 420 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 420 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,313 sqft (0.696 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1553 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 CENTRAL ST |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-1801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 CENTRAL ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jul 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
| Sep 25, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 36978 / 297 |
| Transfer Doc | 37035-498 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 21 CENTRAL ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38483-275 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38483/275 |
| Instrument | 20200504005830 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 21 CENTRAL ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1801 |
| Document Number | 37673-47 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 21 CENTRAL ST TOPSFIELD MA 019831801, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1801 |
| Document Number | 37673-47 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 037673/000047 |
| Instrument | 1907172810 |
| Name | FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 16, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 21 CENTRAL ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1801 |
| Document Number | 37035-498 |
| Book / Page | 037035 / 000498 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1809252080 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 21 CENTRAL ST TOPSFIELD MA 019831801, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1801 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 21 CENTRAL ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1801 |
| Document Number | 36978-297 |
| Book / Page | 036978 / 000297 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1808304950 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,100.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 21 CENTRAL ST TOPSFIELD MA 019831801, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1801 |
| Document Number | 36978-299 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036978/000299 |
| Instrument | 1808304960 |
| Name | FIRST CHOICE LN SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 29, 2048 |
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 | $12,929.00 (+2.04%) | $862,500 (-) Land $340,900 Building $521,600 | $472,530 |
| 2024 | $12,670.00 (+12.97%) | $862,500 (+16.9%) Land $340,900 Building $521,600 | |
| 2023 | $11,215.00 | $737,800 Land $329,600 Building $408,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 500 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 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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