Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 78C Alderbrook Dr, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,875 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 3.63 acres (158,123 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $319,900 (May 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $15,239 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0067 B:0003 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0067 B:0003 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,875 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,987 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,339 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,339 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 158,123 sqft (3.63 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2169 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78C ALDERBROOK DR |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-2314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ORA |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
78C Alderbrook Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 1994.
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 ALDERBROOK DR, C, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2314 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12593 / 417 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 78C ALDERBROOK DR, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041711-539 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Book Page | 41711/539 |
| Instrument | 20230815000070 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 78C Alderbrook Dr was $15,239, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,239.00 (+2.04%) | $1,016,600 (-) Land $373,000 Building $643,600 |
| 2024 | $14,934.00 (+11.35%) | $1,016,600 (+15.21%) Land $373,000 Building $643,600 |
| 2023 | $13,412.00 | $882,400 Land $347,200 Building $535,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 78C Alderbrook Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1996–2010) |
| 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 78C Alderbrook Dr 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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