For sale

Price cut: $350K (8/13)

$2,550,000

82 River Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983

7beds

5,280sqft

$16,769/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1909

12.53 Acres Lot

$2,380,900 Zestimate^®

$483/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Gently sloping lawnsClassical symmetry and proportionsStone wallsHandsome detached carriage houseBrick tudor revival-style homeBrick terracesFields and woodlands

Available for the first time in over 50 years, The Margaret Cummings Estate was once part of the original Coolidge Estate. The property is comprised of 12.53± acres including a proud c. 1909 brick Tudor Revival-style home with classical symmetry and proportions and a handsome detached carriage house. The house was designed by architect Charles Cummings for his sister Margaret and built in a pastoral setting that was further enhanced by landscape architects such as Arthur Schurcliff. The house is beautifully sited well-back from the road and at the crest of the property with long views over the gently sloping lawns, formal gardens, brick terraces, stone walls, fields and woodlands. The impeccably maintained 5,280-square foot residence offers 12 rooms, including 7 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 8 fireplaces. The carriage house, formerly used as a barn and garage, is now exclusively used as a garage. It’s hard to believe a special property like this exists just 25 miles from Boston.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 305.04
Dimensions: 18.6 x 16.4

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 224.19
Dimensions: 15.9 x 14.1

Bedroom 3

Features: Fireplace
Level: Second
Area: 242.52
Dimensions: 17.2 x 14.1

Bedroom 4

Level: Second
Area: 148.75
Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.9

Bedroom 5

Area: 190.28
Dimensions: 14.2 x 13.4

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 287.64
Dimensions: 20.4 x 14.1

Family room

Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
Level: First
Area: 241.08
Dimensions: 16.4 x 14.7

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 321.44
Dimensions: 19.6 x 16.4

Living room

Level: First
Area: 382.12
Dimensions: 23.3 x 16.4

Office

Level: Second
Area: 261.8
Dimensions: 17 x 15.4

Heating

Forced Air, Hot Water, Oil, Fireplace

Cooling

None

Appliances

Laundry: First Floor

Features

Home Office, Library, Sitting Room, Bedroom
Basement: Full,Concrete
Number of fireplaces: 8
Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Interior area

Total structure area: 5,280
Total interior livable area: 5,280 sqft
Finished area above ground: 5,280

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 10
Parking features: Detached, Storage, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Paved
Garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 8

Features

Patio & porch: Patio
Exterior features: Patio, Balcony, Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall
Has view: Yes
View description: Scenic View(s)

Lot

Size: 12.53 Acres
Features: Easements, Cleared, Farm, Gentle Sloping

Details

Parcel number: M:0048 B:0011 L:,4250318
Zoning: IRA

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Tudor
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1909

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Topsfield

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $483/sqft
Tax assessed value: $2,300,800
Annual tax amount: $36,030
Date on market: 6/1/2026
Exclusions: See Agent.

Estimated market value

$2,380,900

$2.26M - $2.50M

$7,381/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/13/2026	Price change	$2,550,000-12.1%$483/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73527545 Report a problem
6/1/2026	Listed for sale	$2,900,000+480%$549/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73527545 Report a problem
5/4/2001	Sold	$500,000$95/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$33,084 +2%	$2,207,100
2024	$32,422 +8.4%	$2,207,100 +12.1%
2023	$29,917	$1,968,200
2022	$29,917 -2.5%	$1,968,200 +15%
2021	$30,670 +1.1%	$1,711,500 -1.7%
2020	$30,340 +2.5%	$1,741,700
2019	$29,609 +0.1%	$1,741,700 +2.3%
2018	$29,568 +5.6%	$1,703,200 +3%
2017	$28,006 +4%	$1,654,200 +1.5%
2016	$26,916 -1.5%	$1,629,300 -1.9%
2015	$27,323 -2.7%	$1,661,000 -4.4%
2014	$28,088 +2.4%	$1,738,100 +1%
2013	$27,436 -1.8%	$1,720,100 -4.9%
2012	$27,949 +5%	$1,809,000 +0.8%
2011	$26,627 +4%	$1,795,500 -2.7%
2010	$25,607 +7.2%	$1,846,200 -0.5%
2009	$23,887 +1.4%	$1,854,600 -5.3%
2008	$23,547 +7.4%	$1,959,000 +3.4%
2007	$21,924 +9.4%	$1,894,900 +10.3%
2006	$20,033 -1.7%	$1,718,100 +1.7%
2005	$20,377 +5.9%	$1,689,600 +7.1%
2004	$19,249 +8.8%	$1,577,800 +13.6%
2003	$17,698 +28.9%	$1,389,200 +42.4%
1997	$13,732	$975,300