Essex County and Rockport Town property record for 20 Highview Rd, Rockport, MA 01966
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.513 acres (22,346 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,343 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ROCK M:25 B:119 |
| Primary APN | ROCK M:25 B:119 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,072 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,346 sqft (0.513 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3321 |
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| Street Address | 20 HIGHVIEW RD |
| City | ROCKPORT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01966-2209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHVIEW ROAD |
| Legal Block | 119 |
| Legal Lot Number | 119 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 220101 |
20 Highview Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2017.
Source: Essex County and Rockport Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 HIGHVIEW RD, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-2209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017299 |
| Deed Book / Page | 35877 / 118 |
| Transfer Doc | 35877-118 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROCKPORT MA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 20 HIGHVIEW RD, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-2209 |
| Document Number | 35877-118 |
| Book / Page | 035877 / 000118 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1705180299 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 20 HIGHVIEW RD ROCKPORT MA 019662209, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-2209 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Highview Rd was $8,343, up 5.8% 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 | $8,343.00 (+5.75%) | $952,400 (+1.65%) Land $336,300 Building $616,100 | $910,140 |
| 2024 | $7,889.00 (+4.84%) | $936,900 (+17.41%) Land $320,800 Building $616,100 | |
| 2023 | $7,525.00 | $798,000 Land $296,600 Building $501,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Highview Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1987–1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1993 · Blizzards, High Winds & Record Snowfall |
| Claims by Event |
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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 20 Highview Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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