Seller's Agent in 2016
Deborah Vivian
J. Barrett & Company
(978) 836-7451
1 in this area
19 Total Sales
117 Main St Topsfield, MA 01983
Estimated Value: $1,044,608 - $1,245,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,706
Sq Ft
$412/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of May 2016Handsome 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
Last Buyer's Agent
Northshorist Group
RE/MAX 360
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1872
Lot Details
- 2.08
Utilities
- Private Sewer
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 12, 2021
Sold by
Frew James H and Wolf Spencer H
Bought by
Wolf-Frew Ft
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 25, 2015
Closed on
May 31, 2016
Sold by
Steinbrecher Christoph M and Floyd Jennifer E
Bought by
Wolf Spencer H and Frew James H
Seller's Agent
Deborah Vivian
J. Barrett & Company
Buyer's Agent
Northshorist Group
RE/MAX 360
List Price
$658,500
Sold Price
$655,200
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,300
-0.5%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.60%
Original Mortgage
$522,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 6, 2014
Closed on
Oct 24, 2014
Sold by
Ward Timothy J and Ward Susan E
Bought by
Steinbrecher Christoph M and Floyd Jennifer E
Seller's Agent
Karen Evans
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Vivian
J. Barrett & Company
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$692,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-1.13%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.34%
Original Mortgage
$553,600
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 13, 1992
Sold by
Drake Carol H and Drake David R
Bought by
Ward Timothy J and Ward Susan E
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 2, 1988
Sold by
Baxter James V
Bought by
Drake David R
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf-Frew Ft | -- | None Available | |
| Wolf Spencer H | $655,200 | -- | |
| Steinbrecher Christoph M | $692,000 | -- | |
| Ward Timothy J | $212,000 | -- | |
| Drake David R | $285,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Wolf Spencer H | $522,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Steinbrecher Christoph M | $553,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Drake David R | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Drake David R | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Drake David R | $150,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/31/2016 05/31/16 | Sold | $655,200 | -0.5% | $242 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/13/2016 04/13/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/06/2016 04/06/16 | For Sale | $658,500 | 0.0% | $243 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/01/2016 04/01/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/29/2016 03/29/16 | Price Changed | $658,500 | -2.4% | $243 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/29/2016 02/29/16 | Price Changed | $674,500 | -1.5% | $249 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/17/2015 08/17/15 | Price Changed | $685,000 | -2.1% | $253 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/25/2015 05/25/15 | For Sale | $699,900 | +1.1% | $259 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/23/2014 10/23/14 | Sold | $692,000 | 0.0% | $241 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/12/2014 10/12/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/31/2014 08/31/14 | Off Market | $692,000 | -- | -- | |
| 06/06/2014 06/06/14 | For Sale | $699,900 | -- | $244 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,665 | $978,300 | $393,200 | $585,100 |
| 2024 | $14,371 | $978,300 | $393,200 | $585,100 |
| 2023 | $12,624 | $830,500 | $380,000 | $450,500 |
| 2022 | $12,256 | $736,100 | $380,000 | $356,100 |
| 2021 | $11,745 | $655,400 | $314,600 | $340,800 |
| 2020 | $11,417 | $655,400 | $314,600 | $340,800 |
| 2019 | $10,940 | $643,500 | $314,600 | $328,900 |
| 2018 | $10,907 | $628,300 | $314,400 | $313,900 |
| 2017 | $10,092 | $596,100 | $283,900 | $312,200 |
| 2016 | $9,388 | $568,300 | $266,500 | $301,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Deborah Vivian
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N
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Northshorist Group
RE/MAX
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Karen Evans
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Seller's Agent in 2014
Karen Evans
Keller Williams Realty Evolution
(978) 887-3995
11 in this area
34 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71842565
APN: METH-000812-000059-A003015
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