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Listing broker remarks

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Masconomet School District, this charming 4-bedroom Cape is conveniently located 1 mile from Route 95 and 25 minutes to Logan Airport. Set on an expansive double lot, this home truly “lives big.” Freshly painted with refinished hardwood floors (2026), a new roof (2022), and Mass Save insulation (2024), it blends character with modern efficiency. The main level features a fireplaced living room, eat-in kitchen, bonus room with slider to a large deck, two bedrooms (including one with an attached heated greenhouse) and a full bath. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, a skylit ¾ bath, and a spacious walk-in attic, whole-house fan, and wall A/C units for comfort. Added convenience w/a 1.5-car garage with decked storage loft. An expansive walkout basement offers laundry, workshop, and room for a playroom or home gym, plus drive-in storage for recreational equipment. A full foundation under the deck is designed for future addition— Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Key details

  • 1,740 sq ft
  • 28,000 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 1956 built
  • $459 / sq ft
  • $10,094 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠6⁠6⁠9⁠5⁠
Last updated
Address
18 Forrest Road
Town
Topsfield, MA
ZIP
01983
Deed (Bk/Pg)
34750 / 541

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Neighborhood: Topsfield

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.