7 Birch Ln, Topsfield, MA 01983 Property Records

Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 7 Birch Ln, Topsfield, MA 01983

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.919 acres (40,032 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$469,900 (Jun 2015)
Tax Bill	$9,286 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Refinance Nov 2021 Refinance + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`TOPS M:0024 B:0028 L`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`TOPS M:0024 B:0028 L`
Alternative APN	`307`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,300 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,480 sqft
Basement Area	750 sqft
Unfinished Basement	750 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	40,032 sqft (0.919 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	307
Street Address	7 BIRCH LN
City	TOPSFIELD
State	MA
Zip	01983-1302
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	IRA
Legal Block	28
Jurisdiction	TOPSFIELD MA
Township / Civil Division	TOPSFIELD
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3021
Census Tract	214100

Owner

7 Birch Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2015.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	7 BIRCH LN, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1302
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
Feb 28, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 26, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 26, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 18, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	34166 / 584
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TOPSFIELD MA
Property Address	7 BIRCH LN, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1302
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0040495-31
Date	Nov 17, 2021
Book Page	40495/31
Instrument	20211117004790

Lender

Name	AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TOPSFIELD MA
Property Address	7 BIRCH LN, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1302
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 10, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	40495-31
Date	Nov 17, 2021
Book Page	40495/31
Instrument	20211117004790

Lender

Name	AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TOPSFIELD MA
Property Address	7 BIRCH LN, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1302
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	38295-532
Date	Feb 28, 2020
Book Page	38295/532
Instrument	20200228002090

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE NETWORK INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 7 Birch Ln was $9,286, up 3.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$9,286.00 (+3.29%)	$619,500 (+1.23%) Land $349,700 Building $269,800	$708,700
2024	$8,990.00 (+4.32%)	$612,000 (+7.94%) Land $349,700 Building $262,300
2023	$8,618.00	$567,000 Land $338,000 Building $229,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 7 Birch Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.

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
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

Wildfire risk around 7 Birch Ln 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 88% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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