Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 236 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,270 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.936 acres (40,763 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $12,355 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0035 B:0003 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0035 B:0003 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,270 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,630 sqft |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,763 sqft (0.936 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1682 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 236 PERKINS ROW |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-1533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IRA |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
236 Perkins Row is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 236 PERKINS ROW, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 34261 / 308 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 236 PERKINS ROW, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37896-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37896/1 |
| Instrument | 20191001003840 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 236 Perkins Row was $12,355, up 3.5% 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 | $12,355.00 (+3.51%) | $824,200 (+1.44%) Land $381,500 Building $442,700 | $898,415 |
| 2024 | $11,936.00 (+1%) | $812,500 (+13.81%) Land $369,800 Building $442,700 | |
| 2023 | $10,851.00 | $713,900 Land $350,300 Building $363,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 236 Perkins Row in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 236 Perkins Row is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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