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Last sold for $140,300 on Aug 16, 2022

285 BOSTON ST

TOPSFIELD, MA 01983
0
Baths
3.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$140,300 · Aug 16, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,011 (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.$534,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$487,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$744,610

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.14
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(3)

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 · 1.0 mi
M
Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Masconomet Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

285 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Topsfield 01983

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

Lot size3.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.99 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

How 285 Boston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTopsfield 01983Essex County
Lot sizebigger than3.14 ac93% of homes95% of homes

About 285 Boston St

When did 285 Boston St, Topsfield, MA last sell?

285 Boston St, Topsfield, MA last sold on Aug 16, 2022 for $140,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 285 Boston St, Topsfield, MA?

285 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.

What are the property taxes on 285 Boston St, Topsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Boston St, Topsfield, MA was $8,011. The county assessed it at $534,400.

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