Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 47 High St, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,531 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,932 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $9,034 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0041 B:0054 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0041 B:0054 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,531 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,391 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,531 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,531 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,932 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1566 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 47 HIGH ST |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-1403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
47 High St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| May 23, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20191100 |
| Deed Book / Page | 37625 / 179 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 37625-179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 47 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1403 |
| Document Number | 37625-179 |
| Book / Page | 37625 / 179 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190628001100 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1403 |
| Document Number | 190628001110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190628001110 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 47 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1403 |
| Document Number | 37531-324 |
| Book / Page | 037531 / 000324 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1905233400 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 HIGH ST TOPSFIELD MA 019831403, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1403 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 47 High St was $9,034, up 4.4% 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 | $9,034.00 (+4.42%) | $602,700 (+2.33%) Land $322,600 Building $280,100 | $646,760 |
| 2024 | $8,652.00 (+8.71%) | $589,000 (+12.49%) Land $322,600 Building $266,400 | |
| 2023 | $7,959.00 | $523,600 Land $311,800 Building $211,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 47 High St 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 47 High St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 131 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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