Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds7,180 sqft
70 Salem Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983
Single FamilyProperty Type
48 acresLot Size
1907Year Built
$429/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rivertop, a luxurious estate, on 48 private acres surrounded by panoramic views, acres of manicured trails & conservation land. Built in 1907, the home underwent a masterful renovation, restoring historic details while transforming into modern home for today's living. Expansive chef's kitchen, w/high end appliances, 2 islands, butler's pantry & eat-in dining area w/sweeping views. Sun drenched FR w/12' ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows overlook east hills. French doors open to magnificent bluestone...Rivertop, a luxurious estate, on 48 private acres surrounded by panoramic views, acres of manicured trails & conservation land. Built in 1907, the home underwent a masterful renovation, restoring historic details while transforming into modern home for today's living. Expansive chef's kitchen, w/high end appliances, 2 islands, butler's pantry & eat-in dining area w/sweeping views. Sun drenched FR w/12' ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows overlook east hills. French doors open to magnificent bluestone patio & deck w/majestic views. Formal LVRM, DR & 2 home offices, round off 1st fl. Master w/en suite & dressing room, plus 3 add’l bdrms, 2 full baths & media room complete 2nd floor. Full bath, 5th bdrm or game room on 3rd fl. Ideal for entertaining & active lifestyle…Heated gunite pool, trails for ATV, hiking, horseback riding, over 700’ frontage on Ipswich River for kayaking & fishing, sweeping lawns & campground in woods. Apt over 3 car garage, ideal for guests. This home is perfect!
  • Listed by: Lauren O'Brien • Leading Edge Real Estate
Listing closed: 11/02/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72883850

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,700,000

Avg days on market

113

Sale-to-list ratio

93.3%

Topsfield, MA

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Property Information for 70 Salem Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $40,674 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Essex County
  • Town: Topsfield
  • Area: MA-Topsfield
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Shingle
  • Style: Garden, Colonial, Shingle
  • Garage Spaces: 7
  • Parking Spaces Total: 10
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Lot Size: 48.00 AC / 2,090,880 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 7180.0
  • Color: Natural
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Steward/Proctor
  • High School: Masco
  • Middle School: Masco
  • Neighborhood: Rivertop
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Electric Water Heater, Geothermal/GSHP Hot Water, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer, Utility Connections Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 8.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors, Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, High Speed Internet Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting, Cable Hookup, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Attic Access, Open Floor Plan, Bathroom, Office, Study, Media Room, Accessory Apt., Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground Heated, Screens, Cabana, Guest House, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Cleared, Farm, Gentle Sloping, Level, Sloped
  • Other Structures: Cabana, Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 7.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Barn, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Barn, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Geothermal Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator, Generator Connection
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Geothermal, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 306.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Double Vanity,Dressing Room,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 221.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Remodeled,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 406.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 29.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 54.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom1 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 160.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Beadboard
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 16.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 91.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 255.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled,Wainscoting,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 713.0
  • Family Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Family Room Length: 31.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 23.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 432.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Second Dishwasher,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 24.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 8X7
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 408.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 143.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: Main
  • Room Office Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Listing agent related to sellers. All measurements are for marketing purposes. Acreage includes 64 Salem Road,an 8 acre conserved parcel. Fireplace in bedroom #3 is non-functioning.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0064 B:0007 L:,3694986
  • Assessments: $2,269,741
  • Book: 27391
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: ORA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Other
  • Cooling Zones: 12
  • Heat Zones: 12
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Horse: Yes
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2% nsp
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2% nsp

Property History for 70 Salem Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 2, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72883850

$3,080,000
Aug 27, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72883850

Aug 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72883850

$2,850,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/02/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72883850

$3,080,000
08/27/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72883850

08/19/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72883850

$2,850,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 70 Salem Road

Taxable ValueLand$555,521Additions$2,555,900Total$3,111,421
Tax Record2025$46,640 ($3,887 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths7Total Finished SqFt7,008 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,008 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,763 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,748,934 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1907Year Renovated1907ZoningORACountyESSEXAPNTOPS M:0064 B:0007 L:

Schools near 70 Salem Road

This home is within Topsfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Steward Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Proctor Elementary School
Public4 to 6

Masconomet Regional Middle School
Public7 to 8

Masconomet Regional High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

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This home: 70 Salem Road, Topsfield, MA 01983
$3,080,000
6
7,180
2,090,880
360,677
5
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