Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 42 Brookside Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,124 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.918 acres (40,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $16,787 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0026 B:0041 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0026 B:0041 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,124 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,712 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,001 sqft (0.918 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 926 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 BROOKSIDE RD |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-1520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IRA |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 BROOKSIDE RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 042424-370 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 42 BROOKSIDE RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 39891-156 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39891/156 |
| Instrument | 20210518006160 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $16,787.00 (+3.11%) | $1,119,900 (+1.05%) Land $380,700 Building $739,200 | $1,317,677 |
| 2024 | $16,281.00 (+12.05%) | $1,108,300 (+15.94%) Land $369,100 Building $739,200 | |
| 2023 | $14,530.00 | $955,900 Land $349,600 Building $606,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 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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