Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 26 Bare Hill Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,342 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,586 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $17,622 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage Jan 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0017 B:0055 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0017 B:0055 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 | 3,342 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,662 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,540 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 52,586 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 421 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 BARE HILL RD |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-1002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IRA |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND TOPSFIELD |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
26 Bare Hill Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2014.
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 BARE HILL RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Jan 11, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201442300105 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33231 / 589 |
| Transfer Doc | 33231-589 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 26 BARE HILL RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1002 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35868-146 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 35868/146 |
| Instrument | 486 |
| Name | INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 26 BARE HILL RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1002 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36465-425 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36465/425 |
| Instrument | 180111002210 |
| Name | INST SVGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Bare Hill Rd was $17,622, up 2% 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 | $17,622.00 (+2.04%) | $1,175,600 (-) Land $342,900 Building $832,700 | $689,700 |
| 2024 | $17,270.00 | $1,175,600 Land $342,900 Building $832,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Bare Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · other causes |
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 26 Bare Hill Rd is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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