116 Hill Street

Taxes: $10,121 (2026)

About this home

This charming Arts & Crafts cottage on 13+ acres was built in 1911 by J.D.Phillips (Salem merchant family) as chronicled in C.L.Bond's "The Houses of Topsfield". Extra-tall ceilings elevate the sense of space of the 8-room residence blending period details with an airy layout. At the heart of the cottage is an eat-in kitchen featuring large original built-in cabinets, rich butcher block countertops, and a classic farmer's sink. With 2 comfortable bedrooms, 1 full bath, and flexible living space, this home offers endless potential for a quiet country homestead with possible development opportunities. Abuts the Greenbelt's Donibristle Reservation (44-acre of wooded trails) with nearby amenities such as Masconomet Regional Schools, the Topsfield Fair, the Linear Common Rail Trail, Zumi’s Espresso, the Bagel Bin, the Essex Co-Op and newly opened Alfalfa Farm Cellars - craft brews & wines. A rare property of this scale, history, and character in Topsfield is a once-in-a-lifetime find!

Property details

Sewer

Inspection Required for Sale, On-Site

Style

Cottage, Bungalow, Craftsman

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Common

Heating

Forced Air, Individual

Type

Detached

Flooring

Wood

Road type

Public

Appliances

Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator - ENERGY STAR, Dryer - ENERGY STAR, Dishwasher - ENERGY STAR, Washer - ENERGY STAR

Construction

Conventional (2x4-2x6)

Roof

Aluminum

Lot

Wooded, Easements, Stream, Cleared, Farmland, Other (See Remarks)

Parking

Stone/Gravel, Unpaved Driveway

Basement

Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement, Exterior Access

Electric

220 Volts, Fuses, 100 Amps

Exterior

Porch, Patio, Storage Shed, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Horses Permitted, Stone Wall

Interior

Cable Available, Finish - Sheetrock, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic