OFF MARKET

Off market may 2016 for $655K

$1,138,411

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,410/mo

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2,706

sq ft

117 Main St, Topsfield, MA 01983

About this home

Handsome colonial on north Main Street, convenient to Topsfield town center. Sited on 2 acres fronted with striking stone walls, the Gilbert Balch House was rebuilt in 1929 as a Colonial Revival home. This charming house features a large cathedral ceiling family room addition with exposed beams, a wood stove for cozy winter evenings, half bath, and French doors opening to a sunny back porch. The first floor has fir floors throughout a formal front entry with vestibule, fireplaced living room, wainscoted dining room with doors to the pavered side patio, and a spacious eat-in kitchen with granite counters, central island, and mahogany cabinets. A side entry mudroom offers first floor laundry. Upstairs, the second floor includes three bedrooms (one with double closets) and a full bath. The Master Bedroom with dark maple floors and walk-in closet, full tiled bath with clawfoot tub and shower, and an additional bedroom with large closet are on the third floor. Basement with workshop

Single-familyProperty Type

1872Year Built

2.08 acresLot Size

$421Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Deborah Vivian • J. Barrett & Company

Bought with Northshorist Group • RE/MAX Advantage Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #71842565

Redfin Estimate

$1,138,411

$483K since sold in May 2016$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 1% higher than the average sale price ($1.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$755,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,118 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$990,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,441 sq ft
21 Arrowhead Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,001,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,363 sq ft
13 Forrest Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,300,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,235 sq ft
5 Blueberry Ln, Topsfield, MA 01983
SOLD APR 2, 2026
$1,370,001
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,720 sq ft
30 Surrey Ln, Topsfield, MA 01983
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,350,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,988 sq ft
375 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938

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Market trends in 01983, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.9%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$990K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

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8 MoM

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OPEN TODAY, 3:30PM TO 5PM
$598,000
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10 Great Hl #10, Topsfield, MA 01983
OPEN TODAY, 1PM TO 3PM
$929,000
4 beds2 baths2,416 sq ft
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Sale history for 117 Main St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71842565

May 31, 2016

Sold

$655,200

$242/sq ft

Apr 13, 2016

Pending

—

Apr 6, 2016

Relisted

—

Apr 1, 2016

Pending

—

Mar 29, 2016

Price Changed

$658,500

$243/sq ft

Feb 29, 2016

Price Changed

$674,500

$249/sq ft

Aug 17, 2015

Price Changed

$685,000

$253/sq ft

May 25, 2015

Listed

$699,900

$259/sq ft

MLS PIN #71694205

Oct 23, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Oct 23, 2014

Sold

$692,000

$256/sq ft

Aug 31, 2014

Contingent

—

Jun 6, 2014

Listed

$699,900

$259/sq ft

+10

Pride of ownership! Behind the beautiful New England Stone Walls is this meticulously renovated Colonial with quality and detail throughout. The flexible floor plan allows for a variety of room uses. Cathedral ceiling family room , Dining room with french doors to patio, large custom kitchen, master bedroom with walk in custom closet. Beautifully landscaped yard surrounded by perennials and mature plantings. Located in the highly rated Masconomet school system with easy access to Topsfield Village, trails and commuter routes. Detached 2+ car 2 story garage complete this property!

Public Records

Aug 13, 1992

Sold

$212,000

$78/sq ft

Public Records

May 2, 1988

Sold

$285,000

$105/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,624 (+3.0%)

$380,000 + $450,500

$830,500

2022

$12,256 (+4.4%)

$380,000 + $356,100

$736,100

2021

$11,745 (+2.9%)

$314,600 + $340,800

$655,400

2020

$11,417 (+4.4%)

$314,600 + $340,800

$655,400

2019

$10,940 (+0.3%)

$314,600 + $328,900

$643,500

2018

$10,907 (+8.1%)

$314,400 + $313,900

$628,300

2017

$10,092 (+7.5%)

$283,900 + $312,200

$596,100

2016

$9,388 (+8.3%)

$266,500 + $301,800

$568,300

2015

$8,672 (+7.7%)

$251,700 + $275,500

$527,200

2013

$8,052 (+3.7%)

$255,200 + $249,600

$504,800

2012

$7,768 (+1.5%)

$275,400 + $227,400

$502,800

2011

$7,654 (+5.7%)

$287,600 + $228,500

$516,100

2010

$7,242 (−0.2%)

$290,200 + $231,900

$522,100

2009

$7,253

$307,700 + $255,400

$563,100

Tax history for 117 Main St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,624 (+3.0%)

$380,000 + $450,500

$830,500

2022

$12,256 (+4.4%)

$380,000 + $356,100

$736,100

2021

$11,745 (+2.9%)

$314,600 + $340,800

$655,400

2020

$11,417 (+4.4%)

$314,600 + $340,800

$655,400

2019

$10,940 (+0.3%)

$314,600 + $328,900

$643,500

2018

$10,907 (+8.1%)

$314,400 + $313,900

$628,300

2017

$10,092 (+7.5%)

$283,900 + $312,200

$596,100

2016

$9,388 (+8.3%)

$266,500 + $301,800

$568,300

2015

$8,672 (+7.7%)

$251,700 + $275,500

$527,200

2013

$8,052 (+3.7%)

$255,200 + $249,600

$504,800

2012

$7,768 (+1.5%)

$275,400 + $227,400

$502,800

2011

$7,654 (+5.7%)

$287,600 + $228,500

$516,100

2010

$7,242 (−0.2%)

$290,200 + $231,900

$522,100

2009

$7,253

$307,700 + $255,400

$563,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.08 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,639

Year built

1872

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

3694196

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 187
Length: 11
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 240
Length: 12
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 220
Length: 11
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Family Room Information
Area: 350
Length: 14
Width: 25
Level: Second
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 253
Length: 11
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

Office Room Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Third

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,706
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.08
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,672
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Rte 97 or Ipswich Road to Main St.. Diagonal from Normandy Row.
UnparsedAddress: 117 Main St, Topsfield MA 01983

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,639
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2.08 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1872
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 3694196

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer, Fr Bath & Dr Chandeliers, Gates Around Wood Stove, And Baby Cameras.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Proctor Elementary School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Masconomet Regional Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

6/10

Masconomet Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

61% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Topsfield, MA • 01983

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.08M – $1.31M

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Home values near 117 Main St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
118 Main St, Topsfield, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4400 Sq. Ft.	$1,291,292
130 Main St, Topsfield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1014 Sq. Ft.	$588,725

Address	Redfin Estimate
124 Main St, Topsfield, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2209 Sq. Ft.	$896,512
132 Main St, Topsfield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1569 Sq. Ft.	$719,469

Address	Redfin Estimate
126 Main St, Topsfield, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1023 Sq. Ft.	$550,737
129 Main St, Topsfield, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1418 Sq. Ft.	$789,025

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