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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $265,000 on Sep 29, 1994

78 HIGH ST

TOPSFIELD, MA 01983
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,280 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.
1.77 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1848
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Sep 29, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,359 (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.$757,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$344,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$413,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$757,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyEssex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.77
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(4)

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

78 High 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.

  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 98% 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.

Living area3,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,298 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size1.77 ac
SmallerTypical 0.99 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1848
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 78 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTopsfield 01983Essex County
Living areabigger than3,280 ft²85% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.77 ac70% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than18483% of homes2% of homes

About 78 High St

When did 78 High St, Topsfield, MA last sell?

78 High St, Topsfield, MA last sold on Sep 29, 1994 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 High St, Topsfield, MA?

78 High St, Topsfield, MA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,280 square feet of living space and a 1.77-acre lot.

When was 78 High St, Topsfield, MA built?

78 High St, Topsfield, MA was built in 1848, making it 178 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 High St, Topsfield, MA?

78 High 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 78 High St, Topsfield, MA compare to other homes in Topsfield 01983?

Among the 2,104 homes in Topsfield 01983, it is bigger than 85% of them (3,280 ft² against a typical 2,298 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (1.77 ac against a typical 0.99 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1848 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 78 High St, Topsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 High St, Topsfield, MA was $11,359. The county assessed it at $757,800.

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