37 River Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983 Property Records

Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 37 River Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details5.5 ba · 6,891 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size0.532 acres (23,159 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$850,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$39,949 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Transfer
Apr 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN100152

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN100152
Alternative APN
  • TOPS M:0048 B:0013 L

Interior

Full Baths5.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area6,891 sqft Living Area
Gross Area15,720 sqft
Basement Area5,042 sqft
Unfinished Basement5,042 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2022
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area23,159 sqft (0.532 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number100152
Street Address37 RIVER RD
CityTOPSFIELD
StateMA
Zip01983-2108
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Local Zoning CodeIRA
Legal Block13
JurisdictionTOPSFIELD MA
Township / Civil DivisionTOPSFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract214100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the River Road-Cross Street Historic District
listed 2005 · 52 contributing resources · NRIS 05000465

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address37 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2108
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 30, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Apr 30, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Dec 18, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionTOPSFIELD MA
Recording DateApr 30, 2021
Property Address37 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2108
Document Number0000624554
Instrument DateMar 4, 2021
Instrument624554
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address28 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1404

April 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionTOPSFIELD MA
Recording DateApr 30, 2021
Property Address37 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2108
Document Number0039829-66
Book / Page39829 / 66
Instrument DateMar 4, 2021
Instrument20210430007210
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address28 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1404

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionTOPSFIELD MA
Recording DateDec 18, 2020
Property Address37 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2108
Document Number39311-236
Book / Page039311 / 000236
Instrument DateDec 15, 2020
Instrument18002570
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,876.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 402 TOPSFIELD MA 019830602, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-0602

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyEssex County
County SubdivisionTopsfield Town
Secondary School DistrictMasconomet School District (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictTopsfield School District (PK - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$39,949.00 (+62.14%)$2,665,015 (+58.9%) Land $587,615 Building $2,077,400$2,272,115
2024$24,638.00 (+106.63%)$1,677,200 (+113.79%) Land $947,900 Building $729,300
2023$11,924.00$784,500 Land $784,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 14 policies
Nearby Flood Policies14 in force
Nearby Flood Claims10 (1978–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 10
Most Recent ClaimMar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2006 · 5 claims
  • Flooding, Apr 2004 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOPSFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 5,435 people · EPA ID MA3298000
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting4
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fiber
980 / 880

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