Essex County and Topsfield Town property record for 9 River Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,455 sqft · built 1769 |
| Lot Size | 2.25 acres (98,010 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $17,244 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale May 2023 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | TOPS M:0057 B:0002 L |
| Primary APN | TOPS M:0057 B:0002 L |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,455 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,858 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,184 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1769 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1769 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 98,010 sqft (2.25 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9 RIVER RD |
| City | TOPSFIELD |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01983-2108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOPSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 214100 |
Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records · APN TOPS M:0057 B:0002 L
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| May 04, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
| May 01, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 01, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20242200 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42092 / 380 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 04, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0041549-66 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 9 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2108 |
| Document Number | 042092-380 |
| Book / Page | 42092 / 380 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240430002200 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 9 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2108 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Recording Date | May 04, 2023 |
| Property Address | 9 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2108 |
| Document Number | 0041549-66 |
| Book / Page | 41549 / 66 |
| Instrument Date | May 04, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230504001090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2108 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 9 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38223-180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38223/180 |
| Instrument | 20200129001130 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Feb 01, 2025 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOPSFIELD MA |
| Property Address | 9 RIVER RD, TOPSFIELD, MA 01983-2108 |
| Document Number | 35875-19 |
| Book / Page | 035875 / 000019 |
| Instrument Date | May 01, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 09, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 35875-19 |
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| Date | May 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035875/000019 |
| Instrument | 1705180003 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Essex County and Topsfield Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,244.00 (+2.04%) | $1,150,400 (-) Land $570,100 Building $580,300 | $1,120,430 |
| 2024 | $16,899.00 (+29.36%) | $1,150,400 (+33.85%) Land $570,100 Building $580,300 | |
| 2023 | $13,064.00 | $859,500 Land $482,200 Building $377,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Essex County (25009C), updated July 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the River Road-Cross Street Historic District listed 2005 · 52 contributing resources · NRIS 05000465 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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