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$943,517$304 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $220,000 on Aug 31, 1992

121 RIVER RD

TOPSFIELD, MA 01983
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,102 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$944K
$835K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$220,000 · Aug 31, 1992
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$640,917
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$512,734
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.32%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$200,000
SALEM FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK · R · recorded Oct 31, 2011
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$102,600
SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,806 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$787,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$369,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$418,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$748,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyEssex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.93
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Masconomet Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Steward Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 2.5 mi

District: Topsfield School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01983These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.22
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.94

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,698
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.515 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$166,678
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$169,053
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

121 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Topsfield 01983
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Topsfield 01983

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$537K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Topsfield 01983.

How it measures up in Topsfield 01983

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Topsfield 01983.

Estimated value$943,517
CheaperTypical $956,036Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$304
CheaperTypical $425Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area3,102 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,302 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.99 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 121 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTopsfield 01983Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$943,51748% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3043% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than3,102 ft²81% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.93 ac39% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than196039% of homes54% of homes

About 121 River Rd

How much is 121 River Rd, Topsfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 121 River Rd, Topsfield, MA is $943,517 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $834,842 to $1,052,192. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 121 River Rd, Topsfield, MA last sell?

121 River Rd, Topsfield, MA last sold on Aug 31, 1992 for $220,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 121 River Rd, Topsfield, MA?

121 River Rd, Topsfield, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,102 square feet of living space and a 0.93-acre lot.

When was 121 River Rd, Topsfield, MA built?

121 River Rd, Topsfield, MA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 121 River Rd, Topsfield, MA?

121 River Rd, Topsfield, MA is assigned to Masconomet Regional Middle School (middle), rated C; Masconomet Regional High School (high), rated A; Steward Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Topsfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 121 River Rd, Topsfield, MA compare to other homes in Topsfield 01983?

Among the 2,104 homes in Topsfield 01983, it is worth more than 48% of them ($943,517 against a typical $956,036), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($304 against a typical $425), it is bigger than 81% of them (3,102 ft² against a typical 2,302 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.93 ac against a typical 0.99 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1960 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 76% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 121 River Rd, Topsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 121 River Rd, Topsfield, MA was $11,806. The county assessed it at $787,600.

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