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$935,000$389 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $680,000 on May 1, 2020

96A HIGH ST

TOPSFIELD, MA 01983
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,402 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.
3.1 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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$935K
$897K low$973K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$680,000 · May 1, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,698 (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.$847,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$408,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$438,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$881,125

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.Colonial
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.10
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(9)

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 · 1.2 mi
M
Masconomet Regional Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Masconomet Regional High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

96a 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.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Topsfield 01983
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% 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.

This home
$508K$2M

This home is worth more than 49% 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$935,000
CheaperTypical $941,500Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$389
CheaperTypical $420Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area2,402 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,298 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size3.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.99 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 96a High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTopsfield 01983Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$935,00049% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38931% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than2,402 ft²56% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.1 ac93% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than197872% of homes70% of homes

About 96a High St

How much is 96a High St, Topsfield, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 96a High St, Topsfield, MA is $935,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $897,435 to $972,565. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 96a High St, Topsfield, MA last sell?

96a High St, Topsfield, MA last sold on May 1, 2020 for $680,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 96a High St, Topsfield, MA?

96a High St, Topsfield, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,402 square feet of living space and a 3.10-acre lot.

When was 96a High St, Topsfield, MA built?

96a High St, Topsfield, MA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 96a High St, Topsfield, MA?

96a 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 96a High St, Topsfield, MA compare to other homes in Topsfield 01983?

Among the 2,104 homes in Topsfield 01983, it is worth more than 49% of them ($935,000 against a typical $941,500), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($389 against a typical $420), it is bigger than 56% of them (2,402 ft² against a typical 2,298 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (3.1 ac against a typical 0.99 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 76% 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 96a High St, Topsfield, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 96a High St, Topsfield, MA was $12,698. The county assessed it at $847,100.

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