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$682,555$238 / 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 93How 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 $500,000 on Apr 30, 2024

86 HOWLETT ST

TOPSFIELD, MA 01983
3
Beds
5 / 1
Baths
2,868 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.
4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$683K
$635K low$730K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Apr 30, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,916 (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.$528,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$423,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$105,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$528,100

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.Historical
CountyEssex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.00
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.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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(11)

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(3)

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 · 0.9 mi
M
Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Masconomet Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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%

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

86 Howlett 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 90% of homes in Topsfield 01983
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Topsfield 01983
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Essex County

What homes are worth in Topsfield 01983

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$537K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 10% 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$682,555
CheaperTypical $955,127Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$238
CheaperTypical $424Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,868 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,305 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.99 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

How 86 Howlett St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTopsfield 01983Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$682,55510% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$238almost no homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than2,868 ft²75% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4 ac95% of homes96% of homes

About 86 Howlett St

How much is 86 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 86 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA is $682,555 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $634,612 to $730,498. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 86 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA last sell?

86 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA last sold on Apr 30, 2024 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 86 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA?

86 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2,868 square feet of living space and a 4.00-acre lot.

What schools serve 86 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA?

86 Howlett 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 86 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA compare to other homes in Topsfield 01983?

Among the 2,104 homes in Topsfield 01983, it is worth more than 10% of them ($682,555 against a typical $955,127), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($238 against a typical $424), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,868 ft² against a typical 2,305 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 95% of them (4 ac against a typical 0.99 ac). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 48% 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 86 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 86 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA was $7,916. The county assessed it at $528,100.

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