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$707,020$509 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $485,000 on Oct 24, 2016

159 IPSWICH RD

TOPSFIELD, MA 01983
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,388 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.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$707K
$681K low$733K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$485,000 · Oct 24, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,576 (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.$638,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$350,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$288,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$465,405

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.Ranch
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(11)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Steward Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.4 mi
M
Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Masconomet Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 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%

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How this home compares

159 Ipswich 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 less than 88% of homes in Topsfield 01983
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Topsfield 01983
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Topsfield 01983
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Topsfield 01983

What homes are worth in Topsfield 01983

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

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$543K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 12% 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$707,020
CheaperTypical $941,500Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$509
CheaperTypical $421Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,388 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,305 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.99 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 159 Ipswich Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTopsfield 01983Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$707,02012% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50987% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,388 ft²10% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.93 ac39% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than195627% of homes49% of homes

About 159 Ipswich Rd

How much is 159 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA is $707,020 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $681,047 to $732,993. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA last sell?

159 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA last sold on Oct 24, 2016 for $485,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA?

159 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,388 square feet of living space and a 0.93-acre lot.

When was 159 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA built?

159 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA?

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

How does 159 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA compare to other homes in Topsfield 01983?

Among the 2,104 homes in Topsfield 01983, it is worth more than 12% of them ($707,020 against a typical $941,500), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($509 against a typical $421), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,388 ft² against a typical 2,305 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.93 ac against a typical 0.99 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1956 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 52% 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 159 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA was $9,576. The county assessed it at $638,800.

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