Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 21 Forrest Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,902 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.471 acres (20,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $10,784 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0039 B:0057 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0039 B:0057 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,902 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,504 sqft |
| Basement Area | 661 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 661 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,499 sqft (0.471 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1384 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 FORREST RD |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-1606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IRA |
| Legal Block | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
21 Forrest Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2010.
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 FORREST RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 29562 / 212 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Forrest Rd was $10,784, up 4.7% 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 | $10,784.00 (+4.72%) | $719,400 (+2.62%) Land $350,500 Building $368,900 | $801,230 |
| 2024 | $10,298.00 (+0.63%) | $701,000 (+4.11%) Land $332,100 Building $368,900 | |
| 2023 | $10,234.00 | $673,300 Land $313,600 Building $359,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Forrest Rd 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 21 Forrest Rd 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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