Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 78 High St, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,280 sqft · built 1848 |
| Lot Size | 1.77 acres (77,101 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Sep 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $11,359 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0041 B:0085 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0041 B:0085 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,156 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,178 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,178 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1848 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1848 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 77,101 sqft (1.77 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1636 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 HIGH ST |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-1924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Legal Block | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
78 High St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1994.
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 HIGH ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12764 / 170 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 High St was $11,359, up 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 | $11,359.00 (+2.04%) | $757,800 (-) Land $344,700 Building $413,100 | $919,169 |
| 2024 | $11,132.00 (-0.36%) | $757,800 (+3.1%) Land $344,700 Building $413,100 | |
| 2023 | $11,172.00 | $735,000 Land $333,200 Building $401,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 High St 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 risk around 78 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 | 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 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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