Essex County and Rockport Town property record for 16 Summit Ave, Rockport, MA 01966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,770 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,538 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Nov 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $6,990 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROCK M:11 B:46 |
| Primary APN | ROCK M:11 B:46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,770 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,780 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,180 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,538 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 881 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 SUMMIT AVE |
| City | ROCKPORT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01966-1428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 46 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 220102 |
16 Summit Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1984.
Source: Essex County and Rockport Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 SUMMIT AVE, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7579 / 364 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Property Address | 16 SUMMIT AVE, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-1428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041117-155 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 41117/155 |
| Instrument | 20220808002170 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Summit Ave was $6,990, up 9.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Rockport Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Rockport Town |
| Unified School District | Rockport School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,990.00 (+9.82%) | $798,000 (+5.57%) Land $349,000 Building $449,000 | $798,475 |
| 2024 | $6,365.00 (+2.56%) | $755,900 (+14.86%) Land $332,300 Building $423,600 | |
| 2023 | $6,206.00 | $658,100 Land $277,000 Building $381,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Summit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2022 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 16 Summit Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ROCKPORT WATER DEPT serves 10,000 people · EPA ID MA3252000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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