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$1,669,342$285 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,100,000 on Mar 1, 2021

85 HILL ST

TOPSFIELD, MA 01983
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
5,863 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.
1.99 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.5M low$1.9M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,100,000 · Mar 1, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21,497 (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.$1,434,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$413,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,020,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$612,085

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.Cape Cod
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.99
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(13)

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.

M
Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Masconomet Regional High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Steward Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 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

85 Hill 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 more than 96% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Topsfield 01983
  • Among the largest homes in Topsfield 01983
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Essex County
  • Newer than 72% 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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$555K$2M

This home is worth more than 95% 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$1,669,342
CheaperTypical $939,587Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$285
CheaperTypical $421Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area5,863 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.99 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 85 Hill St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTopsfield 01983Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,669,34295% of homes96% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2852% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than5,863 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.99 ac71% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than197872% of homes69% of homes

About 85 Hill St

How much is 85 Hill St, Topsfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 Hill St, Topsfield, MA is $1,669,342 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,480,918 to $1,857,766. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 Hill St, Topsfield, MA last sell?

85 Hill St, Topsfield, MA last sold on Mar 1, 2021 for $1,100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Hill St, Topsfield, MA?

85 Hill St, Topsfield, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 5,863 square feet of living space and a 1.99-acre lot.

When was 85 Hill St, Topsfield, MA built?

85 Hill St, Topsfield, MA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 Hill St, Topsfield, MA?

85 Hill St, Topsfield, MA is assigned to Masconomet Regional Middle School (middle), rated A-; 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 85 Hill St, Topsfield, MA compare to other homes in Topsfield 01983?

Among the 2,104 homes in Topsfield 01983, it is worth more than 95% of them ($1,669,342 against a typical $939,587), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($285 against a typical $421), it is bigger than almost all of them (5,863 ft² against a typical 2,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (1.99 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1978 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 96% 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 85 Hill St, Topsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Hill St, Topsfield, MA was $21,497. The county assessed it at $1,434,100.

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