Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 86 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA 01983
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,868 sqft |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,916 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale Nov 2022 Foreclosure + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0034 B:0002 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0034 B:0002 L |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,868 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,708 sqft |
| Basement Area | 4,060 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 4,060 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Architectural Style | Historical |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 1653 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 86 HOWLETT ST |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-1917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IRA |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2108 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Mar 12, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 8, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ROBERT F KNOWLES |
| Dec 11, 2017 | Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20244060 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42093 / 574 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 042093-574 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 86 HOWLETT ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1917 |
| Document Number | 042093-574 |
| Book / Page | 42093 / 574 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240430004060 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 9 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2108 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 86 HOWLETT ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1917 |
| Document Number | 041278-489 |
| Book / Page | 41278 / 489 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221101001000 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 146 FLORENCE ST, EVERETT, MA 02149-4907 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 86 HOWLETT ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1917 |
| Document Number | 37375-246 |
| Book / Page | 037375 / 000246 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190312220 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 86 HOWLETT ST TOPSFIELD MA 019831917, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1917 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 86 HOWLETT ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1917 |
| Document Number | 37320-247 |
| Book / Page | 37320 / 247 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190208002810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 86 HOWLETT ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1917 |
| Document Number | 190208002820 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190208002820 |
| Name | ROBERT F KNOWLES |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 86 HOWLETT ST, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-1917 |
| Document Number | 36396-339 |
| Book / Page | 036396 / 000339 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1712113730 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,411.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 1800 TAPO CANYON RD SIMI VALLEY CA 930636712, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063-6712 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $7,916.00 (-41.31%) | $528,100 (-42.49%) Land $423,100 Building $105,000 | $983,432 |
| 2024 | $13,488.00 (+3.02%) | $918,200 (+6.59%) Land $402,400 Building $515,800 | |
| 2023 | $13,093.00 | $861,400 Land $375,700 Building $485,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 72 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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