For sale

$1,100,000

116 Hill St, Topsfield, MA 01983

2beds

860sqft

$7,673/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1915

13.7 Acres Lot

$1,085,200 Zestimate^®

$1,279/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Eat-in kitchenRich butcher block countertopsArts and crafts cottageLarge original built-in cabinetsExtra-tall ceilingsFlexible living space

This charming Arts & Crafts cottage on 13+ acres was built in 1911 by J.D.Phillips (Salem merchant family) as chronicled in C.L.Bond's "The Houses of Topsfield". Extra-tall ceilings elevate the sense of space of the 8-room residence blending period details with an airy layout. At the heart of the cottage is an eat-in kitchen featuring large original built-in cabinets, rich butcher block countertops, and a classic farmer's sink. With 2 comfortable bedrooms, 1 full bath, and flexible living space, this home offers endless potential for a quiet country homestead with possible development opportunities. Abuts the Greenbelt's Donibristle Reservation (44-acre of wooded trails) with nearby amenities such as Masconomet Regional Schools, the Topsfield Fair, the Linear Common Rail Trail, Zumi’s Espresso, the Bagel Bin, the Essex Co-Op and newly opened Alfalfa Farm Cellars - craft brews & wines. A rare property of this scale, history, and character in Topsfield is a once-in-a-lifetime find!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Oil

Cooling

Other

Appliances

Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
Laundry: Washer Hookup

Features

Finish - Sheetrock, Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet
Flooring: Wood
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 860
Total interior livable area: 860 sqft
Finished area above ground: 860
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Stone/Gravel, Unpaved
Uncovered spaces: 5

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Storage, Fruit Trees, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
Waterfront features: Stream
Frontage length: 440.00

Lot

Size: 13.7 Acres
Features: Wooded, Easements, Cleared, Farm, Other

Details

Parcel number: 3695208
Zoning: ORA
Horses can be raised: Yes

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cottage,Bungalow,Craftsman
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 220 Volts, Fuses, 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Inspection Required for Sale, Private Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Washer Hookup

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Topsfield

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,279/sqft
Tax assessed value: $646,300
Annual tax amount: $10,121
Date on market: 8/15/2026

Estimated market value

$1,085,200

$1.03M - $1.14M

$2,827/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/21/2026	Listed for sale	$1,100,000+388.9%$1,279/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73552629 Report a problem
9/13/1996	Sold	$225,000$262/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$9,109 +5.4%	$607,700 +3.3%
2024	$8,639 +4.5%	$588,100 +8.1%
2023	$8,266	$543,800
2022	$8,266 +2.1%	$543,800 +20.3%
2021	$8,098 +3.5%	$451,900 +0.6%
2020	$7,825 +2.5%	$449,200
2019	$7,636 +1.1%	$449,200 +3.2%
2018	$7,553 +12%	$435,100 +9.3%
2017	$6,742 +4.2%	$398,200 +1.7%
2016	$6,468 -2.5%	$391,500 -2.9%
2015	$6,633 +10.5%	$403,200 +8.5%
2014	$6,003 -2.5%	$371,500 -3.8%
2013	$6,160 -4.9%	$386,200 -7.9%
2012	$6,475 +1%	$419,100 -3%
2011	$6,410 +2%	$432,200 -4.6%
2010	$6,286 +3.4%	$453,200 -4%
2009	$6,082 -6.5%	$472,200 -12.7%
2008	$6,504 +9.6%	$541,100 +5.5%
2007	$5,935 +4.1%	$513,000 +4.9%
2006	$5,703 +0.1%	$489,100 +3.6%
2005	$5,695 -16.4%	$472,200 -15.4%
2004	$6,810 +11.2%	$558,200 +16.1%
2003	$6,125 +38.6%	$480,800 +49.1%
2002	$4,418 +18.4%	$322,500 +28.9%
2000	$3,731 -16.6%	$250,100 -21.3%
1997	$4,473	$317,700