Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Topsfield, MA
$995,000Median listing price
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About Topsfield
Topsfield is best known for America's oldest agricultural fair, with rolling hills, a classic common, and the Masconomet schools. Housing is mostly single-family colonials and capes on generous lots.
Home prices in Topsfield
The median listing price in Topsfield is $995,000.
Top places in Topsfield
- The Topsfield Fairgrounds — home of America's oldest agricultural fair.
- Topsfield Town Hall and the town common.
- The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary — boardwalks through marsh.
- Downtown Topsfield — Main Street shops.
- The Proctor and Steward school campuses.
- Willowdale State Forest trails (nearby).
Commuting from Topsfield
- No in-town Commuter Rail; nearest Newburyport Line at Hamilton-Wenham (approximate).
- Typical drive-plus-rail trip to North Station: roughly 55–75 minutes door to door (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~35–45 minutes via Route 128/I-95 (longer at rush hour).
Topsfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Topsfield, MA?
The median listing price in Topsfield is $995,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Topsfield, MA?
No in-town Commuter Rail; nearest Newburyport Line at Hamilton-Wenham (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.