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$748,776$607 / 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 92How 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 $450,000 on Aug 24, 2015

8 PROSPECT ST

TOPSFIELD, MA 01983
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,234 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.
0.51 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$749K
$690K low$807K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Aug 24, 2015
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.$117,776
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$94,221
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.83%
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.$431,000
INST SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT · recorded Nov 30, 2005
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.$200,000
TD BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,099 (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.$607,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$352,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$254,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$737,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.72 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.51
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(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.

M
Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Masconomet Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Steward Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.7 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.Yes

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

8 Prospect 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.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Topsfield 01983
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Topsfield 01983
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Topsfield 01983
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% 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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$523K$2M

This home is worth more than 17% 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$748,776
CheaperTypical $956,441Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$607
CheaperTypical $425Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,234 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,312 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.51 ac
SmallerTypical 0.99 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 8 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTopsfield 01983Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$748,77617% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60797% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,234 ft²5% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.51 ac17% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than196243% of homes56% of homes

About 8 Prospect St

How much is 8 Prospect St, Topsfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Prospect St, Topsfield, MA is $748,776 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $690,358 to $807,194. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Prospect St, Topsfield, MA last sell?

8 Prospect St, Topsfield, MA last sold on Aug 24, 2015 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8 Prospect St, Topsfield, MA?

8 Prospect St, Topsfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,234 square feet of living space and a 0.51-acre lot.

When was 8 Prospect St, Topsfield, MA built?

8 Prospect St, Topsfield, MA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 Prospect St, Topsfield, MA?

8 Prospect St, 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 8 Prospect St, Topsfield, MA compare to other homes in Topsfield 01983?

Among the 2,104 homes in Topsfield 01983, it is worth more than 17% of them ($748,776 against a typical $956,441), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($607 against a typical $425), it is bigger than 5% of them (1,234 ft² against a typical 2,312 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.51 ac against a typical 0.99 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1962 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 57% 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 8 Prospect St, Topsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Prospect St, Topsfield, MA was $9,099. The county assessed it at $607,000.

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