Google street view image for 242 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983

Off market aug 1991 for $265K

$1,512,703

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,726/mo

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4.5 ba

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5,567

sq ft

242 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983

About this home

242 Ipswich Rd is a 5,567 square foot house on a 2 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 16, 1991 for $265,000. Based on Redfin's Topsfield data, we estimate the home's value is $1,512,703.

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

2 acresLot Size

$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,512,703

$1.2M since sold in August 1991$109K since October

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This home's estimate is 25.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.21M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,375,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,756 sq ft
22 Timber Ln, Topsfield, MA 01983
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,600,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,944 sq ft
28 Howlett St, Topsfield, MA 01983
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,300,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,235 sq ft
5 Blueberry Ln, Topsfield, MA 01983
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,129,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,301 sq ft
34 Roberts Rd, Boxford, MA 01921
SOLD DEC 2, 2025
$1,040,000
E
4 beds4 baths2,642 sq ft
40 East St, Topsfield, MA 01983
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$790,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,070 sq ft
29 Canterbury Hill Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983

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Market trends in 01983, MA

Last updated October 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

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$359,900
1 bed1 bath837 sq ft
37 Main St #2, Topsfield, MA 01983
$994,000
2 beds3 baths2,949 sq ft
470 Boston St #21, Topsfield, MA 01983
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Sale history for 242 Ipswich Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,772 (+5.6%)

$379,000 + $856,000

$1,235,000

2022

$17,784 (+3.3%)

$379,000 + $689,100

$1,068,100

2021

$17,210 (+2.9%)

$313,600 + $646,800

$960,400

2020

$16,730 (+5.0%)

$313,600 + $646,800

$960,400

2019

$15,939 (+1.0%)

$313,600 + $624,000

$937,600

2018

$15,782 (+6.1%)

$313,600 + $595,500

$909,100

2017

$14,875 (+7.0%)

$283,100 + $595,500

$878,600

2016

$13,898 (−4.4%)

$265,700 + $575,600

$841,300

2015

$14,534 (+2.7%)

$250,900 + $632,600

$883,500

2013

$14,152 (+7.1%)

$254,400 + $632,900

$887,300

2012

$13,214 (+2.9%)

$274,400 + $580,900

$855,300

2011

$12,838 (+7.2%)

$286,600 + $579,100

$865,700

2010

$11,980 (−4.1%)

$289,200 + $574,500

$863,700

2009

$12,490

$306,700 + $663,000

$969,700

Tax history for 242 Ipswich Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,772 (+5.6%)

$379,000 + $856,000

$1,235,000

2022

$17,784 (+3.3%)

$379,000 + $689,100

$1,068,100

2021

$17,210 (+2.9%)

$313,600 + $646,800

$960,400

2020

$16,730 (+5.0%)

$313,600 + $646,800

$960,400

2019

$15,939 (+1.0%)

$313,600 + $624,000

$937,600

2018

$15,782 (+6.1%)

$313,600 + $595,500

$909,100

2017

$14,875 (+7.0%)

$283,100 + $595,500

$878,600

2016

$13,898 (−4.4%)

$265,700 + $575,600

$841,300

2015

$14,534 (+2.7%)

$250,900 + $632,600

$883,500

2013

$14,152 (+7.1%)

$254,400 + $632,900

$887,300

2012

$13,214 (+2.9%)

$274,400 + $580,900

$855,300

2011

$12,838 (+7.2%)

$286,600 + $579,100

$865,700

2010

$11,980 (−4.1%)

$289,200 + $574,500

$863,700

2009

$12,490

$306,700 + $663,000

$969,700

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,708

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 13

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: TOPSFIELD
Living Sq. Ft: 5,567
Gross Sq. Ft: 9,543
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,120
Municipality Name: TOPSFIELD
Acres: 2
Zoning Code: ORA
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,567
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 3693670

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 19, 2023

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Steward Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Masconomet Regional Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

6/10

Masconomet Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi

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 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

65% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Topsfield, MA • 01983

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Sun exposure

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

$1.44M – $1.74M

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Home values near 242 Ipswich Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
234 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2734 Sq. Ft.	$1,054,496
250 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$590,601
16 Willowdale Rd, Topsfield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2568 Sq. Ft.	$1,166,343
28 Willowdale Rd, Topsfield, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3661 Sq. Ft.	$1,369,702
59 Willowdale Rd, Topsfield, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2408 Sq. Ft.	$1,058,771
35 Willowdale Rd, Topsfield, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2548 Sq. Ft.	$1,056,881
17 Willowdale Rd, Topsfield, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2438 Sq. Ft.	$1,090,175

Address	Redfin Estimate
238 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2462 Sq. Ft.	$898,943
254 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$663,121
20 Willowdale Rd, Topsfield, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2159 Sq. Ft.	$947,106
54 Willowdale Rd, Topsfield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1128 Sq. Ft.	$788,716
53 Willowdale Rd, Topsfield, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2253 Sq. Ft.	$1,060,550
29 Willowdale Rd, Topsfield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3354 Sq. Ft.	$1,147,592
76 Campmeeting Rd, Topsfield, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 7894 Sq. Ft.	$2,794,474

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2279 Sq. Ft.	$880,595
260 Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2073 Sq. Ft.	$762,441
24 Willowdale Rd, Topsfield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3024 Sq. Ft.	$1,221,391
60 Willowdale Rd, Topsfield, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3150 Sq. Ft.	$926,872
51 Willowdale Rd, Topsfield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1872 Sq. Ft.	$831,701
21 Willowdale Rd, Topsfield, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2950 Sq. Ft.	$1,205,435
80 Campmeeting Rd, Topsfield, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1837 Sq. Ft.	$719,643

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