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Manufacturing (Light)Industrial
Last sold for $525,000 on Nov 18, 2005

249 BOSTON ST

TOPSFIELD, MA 01983
2
Baths
22,700 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.
2.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$525,000 · Nov 18, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,482 (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.$1,499,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$505,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$994,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Manufacturing (Light)
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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.

E
Steward Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.3 mi
M
Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Masconomet Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

249 Boston St 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Topsfield 01983
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 67% 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.

Living area22,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,302 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2.31 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 249 Boston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTopsfield 01983Essex County
Living areabigger than22,700 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2.31 ac87% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than197467% of homes66% of homes

About 249 Boston St

When did 249 Boston St, Topsfield, MA last sell?

249 Boston St, Topsfield, MA last sold on Nov 18, 2005 for $525,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 249 Boston St, Topsfield, MA?

249 Boston St, Topsfield, MA has 2 bathrooms, 22,700 square feet of living space and a 2.31-acre lot.

When was 249 Boston St, Topsfield, MA built?

249 Boston St, Topsfield, MA was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 249 Boston St, Topsfield, MA?

249 Boston St, 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 249 Boston St, Topsfield, MA compare to other homes in Topsfield 01983?

Among the 2,104 homes in Topsfield 01983, it is bigger than almost all of them (22,700 ft² against a typical 2,302 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (2.31 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1974 against a typical 1966). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 249 Boston St, Topsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Boston St, Topsfield, MA was $22,482. The county assessed it at $1,499,800.

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