Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 70 Salem Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 7 ba · 7,008 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 40.1 acres (1,748,934 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,080,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $46,640 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0064 B:0007 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0064 B:0007 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 13,530 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,763 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,763 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,748,934 sqft (40.1 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Geothermal |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Account Number | 2090 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 SALEM RD |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-2504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ORA |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
70 Salem Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 SALEM RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| May 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213410 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40444 / 444 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 40444-444 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 70 SALEM RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2504 |
| Document Number | 40444-444 |
| Book / Page | 40444 / 444 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211102003410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 70 SALEM RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2504 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 70 SALEM RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2504 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36711-305 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 36711/305 |
| Instrument | 180514000300 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Salem Rd was $46,640, up 3.2% 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 | $46,640.00 (+3.19%) | $3,111,421 (+1.12%) Land $555,521 Building $2,555,900 | $3,333,598 |
| 2024 | $45,198.00 (+3.2%) | $3,076,812 (+6.79%) Land $540,112 Building $2,536,700 | |
| 2023 | $43,795.00 | $2,881,258 Land $509,558 Building $2,371,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Salem Rd 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 70 Salem Rd 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 86% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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