Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 53 Brookside Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,269 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (45,128 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (May 1976) |
| Tax Bill | $12,827 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer Jun 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0034 B:0041 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0034 B:0041 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 | 2,269 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 875 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 875 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 45,128 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 948 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 BROOKSIDE RD |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-1543 |
| 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 | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BROOKSIDE RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Jul 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage CITIZENS BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 1976 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 1976 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6242 / 288 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0041693-72 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 53 BROOKSIDE RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1543 |
| Document Number | 0041693-72 |
| Book / Page | 41693 / 72 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230801001540 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 BROOKSIDE RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1543 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 53 BROOKSIDE RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1543 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039993-285 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39993/285 |
| Instrument | 20210618001690 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 53 BROOKSIDE RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1543 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 40360-552 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40360/552 |
| Instrument | 20211008000760 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 53 BROOKSIDE RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1543 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37652-30 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37652/30 |
| Instrument | 20190710000030 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,827.00 (+3.47%) | $855,700 (+1.4%) Land $385,700 Building $470,000 |
| 2024 | $12,397.00 (+9.28%) | $843,900 (+13.08%) Land $373,900 Building $470,000 |
| 2023 | $11,344.00 | $746,300 Land $354,200 Building $392,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 at the parcel |
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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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