Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 79 Salem Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,009 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 8.06 acres (351,486 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $20,404 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0064 B:0001 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0064 B:0001 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,009 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,756 sqft |
| Basement Area | 825 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 825 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 351,486 sqft (8.06 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 2112 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 SALEM RD |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-2503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ORA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 SALEM RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 24, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 32939 / 131 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 79 SALEM RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2503 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040810-339 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40810/339 |
| Instrument | 20220323002340 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.38% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2029 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 79 SALEM RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2503 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36389-348 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 36389/348 |
| Instrument | 171208000500 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2042 |
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 | $20,404.00 (+3.03%) | $1,361,200 (+0.97%) Land $517,900 Building $843,300 | $1,542,705 |
| 2024 | $19,804.00 (+3.12%) | $1,348,100 (+6.7%) Land $504,800 Building $843,300 | |
| 2023 | $19,205.00 | $1,263,500 Land $464,800 Building $798,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 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.
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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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