Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 251 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 22.1 acres (966,596 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,375 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $9,808 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0035 B:0005 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0035 B:0005 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 996 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 966,596 sqft (22.1 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1683 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 PERKINS ROW |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IRA |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
251 Perkins Row is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 61 SHEFFIELD RD, NEWTONVILLE, MA 02460-2120 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12723 / 498 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042947-260 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 251 PERKINS ROW, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983 |
| Document Number | 042947-260 |
| Book / Page | 42947 / 260 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250915002210 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 61 SHEFFIELD RD, NEWTON, MA 02460-2120 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Perkins Row was $9,808, up 3.4% 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 | $9,808.00 (+3.38%) | $654,300 (+1.32%) Land $459,200 Building $195,100 | $727,415 |
| 2024 | $9,487.00 (+5.47%) | $645,800 (+9.12%) Land $450,700 Building $195,100 | |
| 2023 | $8,995.00 | $591,800 Land $400,200 Building $191,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 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 251 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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