Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 8 Forrest Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,009 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.466 acres (20,299 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $10,042 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0039 B:0050 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0039 B:0050 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,009 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,155 sqft |
| Basement Area | 945 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 945 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,299 sqft (0.466 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1377 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 FORREST RD |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-1607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IRA |
| Legal Subdivision | FORREST ROAD |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 FORREST RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 2015293 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34163 / 43 |
| Transfer Doc | 30596-141 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 8 FORREST RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37418-20 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37418/20 |
| Instrument | 20190402001610 |
| Name | NORTH SHORE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $10,042.00 (+4.92%) | $669,900 (+2.82%) Land $350,300 Building $319,600 | $796,005 |
| 2024 | $9,571.00 | $651,500 Land $331,900 Building $319,600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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